Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Posting Title: Engineer, P-4
Job Code Title: ENGINEER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties: (These duties are not all inclusive nor are all duties carried out by all Engineers)
• Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of electrical power generation and distribution systems, and other related activities in the field.
• Plans and designs specifications for projects.
• Conducts preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as power requirements/capacity demands, fuel requirements and cost implication, technical potential and other related information.
• Prepares design layout for buildings and facilities.
• Develops technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.
• Develop scope of works/requirements, specifications for electrical and mechanical systems contracts.
• Liaises with other engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data.
• Conducts investigations to develop improved designs and power related techniques.
• Produces cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions.
• Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.
• Conducts research on development of new technical systems, and follow development to identify improved methods and equipment.

Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
Planning& 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.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering is required. Experience in project management including planning, design, budget and execution of electrical projects is desirable. Experience in system contracts for electrical power generation, distribution, switching and controls is desirable. Experience in overseeing complex engineering works is required. Experience in the area of Renewable Energy is required.
Languages: English and French are the working languages for the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

REMUNERATION
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. Annual salary ranges from US$110,000.00 to US$250,000.00 for respective positions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). This is an online recruitment process; applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience.
Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruit@uncrd.org as soon as possible.

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