Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in El Fasher. The Chief Engineer is responsible for providing civilian and military engineering support such as planning, designing, constructing, repairing, maintaining and liquidating structures, facilities and systems to meet mission requirements. The Chief Engineer normally reports to the Chief Supply Chain Management Service, and renders advice to chiefs of administration, integrated support services and/or the head of logistics operations in the mission.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief Engineer will perform following duties
- Manages, coordinates and plans resources for Engineering projects of the civilian and military engineering support operations for African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
- Reviews and approves the design and supervises the construction or repair, by contractors or UN staff, of major structures, facilities, systems and activities such as buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, electrical power generation and distribution systems, environmental control systems, field defenses, mine detection and clearance, and related structures and activities in the field needed for the logistics support African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
- Provides expert technical advice on overall policies, procedures and guidelines for African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID).
- Analyzes mission budget proposals, ensuring that the funds proposed are adequate for engineering requirements. Provides data for internal and external audits.
- Participates in and provides expert advice on long-range development planning relating to engineering support requirements and related aspects of peacekeeping and other UN missions.
- Manages a Section of engineering staff.
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. Ability to manage resources, coordinate and monitor project budget and funds. 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.
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.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related area, including experience in planning and design of projects and facilities.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our Careers website: https://careers.un.org
You can find this job opening by searching for "Management and Operations Support" under the Job Network menu, then by selecting "Engineering" under Job Family. You can sort the results by job level (bottom right of the results table).
Arabic- and French-speakers, as well as qualified women, are particularly encouraged to apply.
All applicants are kindly requested to make reference to "outreachforpeace" in their cover letter, to ensure appropriate follow-up.