Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you.
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Mechanical Engineer-Construction/Maintenance
Location: Gaza Field
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term
Deadline for Application: 22 November 2017
Vacancy Announcement Number: 02-11-2017
Grade: 12
Department/Division: Infrastructure & Camp Improvement Programme
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
Is responsible for the day to day activities of the Construction site, related to mechanical works, including supervising and monitoring the site contractors labourers and the work of subcontractors, ensuring quality, Health and safety measures on site;
Reviews locations of existing utilities for possible conflict and resolves any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise in consultation with supervisor;
Checks mechanical working drawing related to electricity, shop drawing and as-built drawings, compared with the actual level and details of sub-structures, ensuring accuracy;
Prepares technical, financial and any such related technical reports and information as may be required by the Agency or the donor; particularly, detailed time schedules, cost and calculates time requirements and provide recommendation as appropriate;
Prepares daily, weekly and monthly progress reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends;
Reviews and checks project documents and reports about any discrepancies and deviation from site conditions’ ensures that “as-built” drawings are prepared properly; raises related matters to the supervisor;
Keeps site records, inspection forms, measurement trackers; monitors projects progress and identifies and resolves problems that may affect project’s completion;
Valuates contractors executed mechanical works, reviews payment requests and verifies interim and final payment certificates according to measurement of completed works; makes recommendation to supervisor accordingly;
Monitors the quality of materials used in the project; ensures that the supplied or coordinated materials by UNRWA are strictly used for the intend project and purpose; keeps accurate record of material delivered to the site per type’ quantity and date;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A university degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
At least two years working experience in mechanical of which at least two years should have been in site supervision and technical administration.
Good command of English and Arabic.
Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines;
Ability to work in a team environment;
Good communication skills and ability to effectively deal with stakeholder;
Knowledge of the latest developments in the field of new materials and methods and their impact on design and constructions of mechanical works.
Good knowledge of computer applications as related to the field of mechanicals;
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Good knowledge of project management
Knowledge of financial principles.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,160.50; and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
Employment for this post might be either on full-time or part-time basis based on the needs.
Announcing this modality does not mean that it would definitely be used. It would rather give the
Agency the flexibility to use both full time and part time contracts based on the work needs and the
personal circumstances or preferences of the staff member.
Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week.
Pension: Provident Fund contribution
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
EQUIVALENCY
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources; in consultation with the Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
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