Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is in Kabul with frequent travel to regions. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Engineer of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

Under the direct supervision of Electromechanical unit, Engineering and facility maintenance Section. The Electrician at this level will be responsible for the following general duties: Assists with the installation, repair, adjustment and service of electric motors, pumps, switchgear, and electric control devices. Performs routine maintenance of all types of electrical service devices, programmable logic controllers and digital solid-state control devices, Kitchen & laundry Equipment Washing Machine, Microwave, Electrical Oven, Heating & ventilation system, Air-Conditioners, Electric panel Heaters. Receives approved electrical work requests and instructions from the Electrical Unit Supervisor. Execute Work Order, prepare weekly & monthly maintenance report. Periodically inspects and report on electrical work defects for low and high voltage installation at the field mission electrical equipment & facilities. Assists the supervising engineer with installation, maintenance and repair of power distribution systems including distribution of main and sub panels, earth connections, switchgear, circuit breakers, building wiring, Kitchen & laundry Equipment, Washing Machine, Microwave, Electrical Oven, Heating & ventilation system, Air-Conditioners, Electric panel Heaters. Perimeter & street lightning. Carryout technical inspection of incoming electrical materials in the field mission. Prepare Works from various manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop/building drawings and sketches and schematics. Access the field office electrical material requirement and prepare commodity movement request. Perform regular field visit, prepare electrical infrastructure condition report. Provide training and supervise the work of the outsourced national Electricians and AC Technician in the Engineering Unit. Assists the team in operating a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, multi meters, energy meter, Temperature meter, thermal scanner, Refrigerant Charging Gauge, soldering equipment and other tools equipment of the trade. Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data representations and reports for information sharing, responding to quires, knowledge management, planning and decision making. Assist with visualizations and updating information materials such as webpages or brochures. Performs other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor.

Professionalism: 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

High school diploma or electrical engineering or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

Certificate in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent is desirable.

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Generator mechanics or electrician or related area is required with a High School Certificate; the minimum year of experience is reduced to one (1) year with relevant first level/bachelors university degree.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in oral and written Pashto and Dari is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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