Mechanical Engineer-Field Office Jerusalem-FOR ROSTER PURPOSES

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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF & WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

WEST BANK VACANCY NOTICE VN/WB/086/2017/X

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 25 November 2017

FOR ROSTER PURPOSES

POSITION TITLE

Mechanical Engineer

Grade

12

PROJECT FUNDED POSITION

DUTY STATION

Field Office Jerusalem

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION

Infrastructure and Camp Improvement / Electro Mechanical Division

1. •••PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The incumbent is responsible the Head Electro-Mechanical Division.

2.•• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the• incumbent:

•     Assists in the design and development of Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning system (HVAC), fire alarm and extinguishing systems,• water and sewage pumping stations or systems and/or components to high specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability.

•     Provides technical supervision during the implementation of projects, and maintenance works; receives the completed projects from• contractors; ensures contractors' adherence to drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and the set time schedule and exercises quality control.

•     Arranges for testing of materials and maintains a measurement book.

•     Keeps a diary, recording day to day on progress of construction.

•     Modifies the contracts' documents to meet the work requirements.

•     Prepares interim and final payments based on the signed contracts.

•     Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

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3.• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and professional qualifications

A university degree in mechanical engineering.

Experience:

At least two years working experience in design, maintenance or construction and technical administration.

Language:

Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Competencies:

•     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team environment.

•     Good communication skills.

•     Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor and control repair works.

•     Ability to develop clear goals and prioritize activities and assignments.

•     Ability to manage projects.

•     Proven team leadership skills and commercial awareness.

•     Proven ability to perform at the supervisory level with minimal direct supervision.

4.• DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

•     Possession of a valid driving license.

•     Good Knowledge of AutoCAD and computer skills.

5.• EQUIVALENCY:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, should less than two qualified candidates are found.

6. ••HOW TO APPLY

•    Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered.• Deadline for submitting applications is 25 November 2017. No applications will be considered beyond this date.

•     للبدء بعملية التقدم للوظيفة يطلب من المتقدمين التسجيل عبر الموقع الإلكتروني المذكور أعلاه، و ذلك لإنشاء حساب شخصي مستخدماً الرابط Register as a new user" " و الذي ينقلك إلى شاشة أخرى تقوم خلالها بالخطوات التالية:

1- إدخال بريدك الإلكتروني، الاسم ا؟لأول، أسم العائلة، كلمة السر و من ثم التأكيد على كلمة السر.•

2- الضغط على زر"Register" لينقلك إلى شاشة جديدة تتضمن طلب التوظيف الخاص بالأنروا.

3- يقوم المتقدم بتعبئة كامل الحقول كما هو مطلوب و في الأمكنة المخصصة لها.

4- الذهاب إلى الرابط الوظائف المحلية"Local vacancies" ، قم باختيار اسم الإقليم• "West Bank" ثم اسم الوظيفة و من ثم الضغط على كلمة" "Apply.

5- عند الانتهاء من تقديم الطلب و الضغط على•• "Submit Application" ، تأكد من أنك تقدمت للوظيفة المطلوبة.

6- فور انتهائك من تقديم الطلب وفق الإجراءات المنصوص عليها ، يقوم البرنامج بشكل آلي بإرسال رسالة الكترونية إلى بريدك الإلكتروني و يعطي رقم رمزي ، عليك طباعة الرسالة و الاحتفاظ بها للمراجعة عند الحاجة.••••

•    Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period and the continued need of the post, appointment will be confirmed.

•    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.

•    UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.

•   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.

• REMUNERATION'S••••

•GRADE•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : 12•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

•MONTHLY BASE SALARY•••••••• : 821.6• JD + An allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate + Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

•DEPENDENCY• ALLOWANCE•• : Payable to spouse and up to seven children

•DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY••• : As soon as possible

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.• UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.•

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc).• The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

UNRWA – WEST BANK FIELD OFFICE• /• PERSONNEL DIVISION JERUSALEM – SHEIKH JARRAH / P.O.

BOX 19149