Sudan: Associate Facilities Management Officer

Post Title: Associate Facilities Management Officer

Post Level_: NO-B

Salary (Annual): Range from US$53,214.00 to US$71,408.00

Location: Zalingei

Job Opening Number: UNAMID-JO-ZLG-16-006

Job Opening Deadline: 16 September 2016

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located in Zalingei, within the Engineering Section, Facilities Management Unit of the Africa Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The incumbent will report to the Sector Engineer.

Duties and responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Facilities Management Officer will responsible for the following duties:

• Analyzes project proposals and provides inputs to ensure technical feasibility. • Liaises with Planning and Design Officers and Engineers to discuss drawings and plans • Applies commonly used calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or maintenance of major systems and facilities. • Supports the preparation and implementation of guidance materials and instructions aimed at achieving the objectives of the Unit. • Implements and monitors minor ongoing projects and maintenance schedules. • Undertakes research to gather information related to engineering projects. • Conducts technical studies on engineering topics, drafting guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of systems and facilities. • Ensures the coordination and provision of materials and logistic support is provided. • Supports the assignments of duties to technical staff and contracted project personnel under his/her supervision ensuring technical guidance. • Participates in the production of cost data for mission related engineering activities. • Liaises with Facilities Management Officers, Engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems through exchange and comparison of data. • Follows-up on work orders. • Prepares presentations as required. • Performs other duties as required;

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Ability to provide technical and procedural advice on a broad range of Engineering Design and Project Planning; demonstrated excellent design, drawing, and technical specification writing knowledge and skills; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations.

• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) or a first-level university degree, in combination with other relevant academic qualifications and/or additional experience preferably in the field of in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, Contract Administration, or related fields, is recommended.

Experience: At least two (02) years of progressively responsible experience in technical, administrative and supervisory areas in the maintenance, and operation of facilities, especially in the field.

Language: Fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application together with the United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and/or CV along with copies of own Birth Certificate, Sudanese Resident Certificate, Academic/University Diploma and previous employment certificates by one of the following methods:

By Hand: to UNAMID Regional Office in Zalingei or at Super Camp Security Gate. By Email: unamidjo-zlg@un.org

Note: All applicants must indicate the JO No., Post Title and Duty Station to which they are applying on the subject line (by email) and/or on the sealed envelope (by hand delivery). E.g. UNAMID-JO-ZLG-16-006 Associate Engineer (Mechanical), NO-B.

Please do not submit original certificate(s) with the applications.

In line with the UN policy on gender balance, female candidates are encouraged to apply

POSITIONS OPEN FOR SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY

Important Consideration for Applicants: This position is locally recruited. UNAMID will not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff.

WARNING TO APPLICANTS:

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.