Mechanical Engineer, Multiple positions

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

The UNOPS Hub in Amman implements projects on behalf of UN agencies and bilateral donors and in close coordination with the Government and national authorities. With an established presence across the region, the office runs operations including large-scale procurement, project development and technical management, and provides financial, human resources and infrastructure-related services. The functional objective of UNOPS Hub in Amman is to deliver its projects in an efficient and effective manner and in line with the principles, rules and regulations of UNOPS, so as to achieve the outcomes sought by the clients.

The current conflict in Yemen has resulted in wide-spread humanitarian crisis, and has left 80 per cent of the population (21.1 million people) in need of assistance .  Also the conflict has caused widespread damage to Infrastructure all over Yemen. Recovery and reconstruction is crucial for the people of Yemen, its neighbors, and the global security.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

UNOPS is committed to achieving a fully diverse workforce.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

The Mechanical Design Engineer shall work under the direct supervision of the Senior Engineer and the Project Manager. The Mechanical Engineer will give his/her technical expertise as required to manage and coordinate any designs assigned, supervision, commissioning and related documentation works. He/she is responsible for managing staff under his/her supervision (when applicable) and ensure high quality design documentation and site works are carried out on time and on or under budget.  The tasks would involve the following but not limited to:

• Coordination and supervision of installation of the mechanical and plumbing services of projects;
• Assist the project team and logistics division in procurement of mechanical machineries and equipment;
• Design and review mechanical installation and services in buildings; Ventilations, fire fighting & safety, Air Conditioning, HVAC and ducting systems, Hot and Cold Water, sanitary, drainage and waste management mechanical systems;
• Assist contract division in preparing and evaluation of tender documents of mechanical/plumbing engineering services (specifications, BOQs, rates, test reports, etc.) ;
• Design and produce mechanical and plumbing systems design calculations, drawings and scope of works;
• Review the design of mechanical and plumbing services of projects;
• Review and approve Submittals of Technical Material and Shop Drawings submitted by the Contractors for mechanical and plumbing services of projects;
• Manage testing, commission, training and handover of mechanical and plumbing deliverables to clients.

Specifically, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following substantive tasks:

Technical tasks:

• Prepare design briefs and the design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder  requirements and specifications as and when necessary,
• Preparation of comprehensive design documentation, specifications and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing as stipulated by the Operations Lead/Resource Pool Manager,
• Work closely with other Architects, Engineers, Draftsperson and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design,
• Review and ensure the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
• Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs,
• Carry out design of services for projects according to the Client’s Design requirement and as per international standards and codes of practices,
• Monitor delivery of services design documents. Highlight possible late delivery prior to the event,
• Carry out site inspections and assessments as required and prepare reports only when required,
• Proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNOPS, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints,
• Liaise with international clients and address requirements,
• Coordinate the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural and Structural Design Engineers and Quantity Surveyors (QS),
• Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design,
• Carry out technical reviews as appropriate,
• Review and certify Building Services design documentations as a third party independent body when required,
• Co-ordinate the team effort to complete any task as would be required and appropriate if assigned,
• Ability to use drawings software such as Autodesk –AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to use standard mechanical & plumbing engineering systems design softwares.

Administrative tasks:

• Manage mechanical and plumbing engineering related material archiving,
• Assist in scheduling requested tasks related to mechanical works,
• Perform any other tasks relevant to the Infrastructure and Engineering Unit when required.

·          Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. A first-level university degree with additional two years of relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in construction may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

·          A minimum of two years of relevant experience in Mechanical and Plumbing systems design, supervision and construction for medium to large scale construction projects in Yemen.

·          Comprehensive knowledge in computer software, particularly “AutoCAD” (latest Versions – 2009 and higher).

·          Work Experience with an international Organization and/or UN Agencies is an asset.

·          Fluency in English and Arabic language is required.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.