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Organizational Context

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in developing countries and economies in transition. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. UNIDO’s mandate in SDG-9, calls for the need to "Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation". Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in three thematic priorities: * Creating shared prosperity * Advancing economic competitiveness * Safeguarding the environment. UNIDO delivers its services through the following four complementary and mutually supportive core functions: (a) technical cooperation activities; (b) analytical and policy advisory services; (c ) standard- setting and compliance and (d) convening and partnership role. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

This position is located in the Buildings Management Services Division (CMO/OSS/BMS). As part of the common services, on behalf of and financed by the VBOs, UNIDO is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of the Vienna International Centre (VIC) buildings and associated installations according to the local building codes and standards, and according to the VIC operating license conditions. To this extent BMS carries out the following functions: - Develop and propose policies and improvements for efficient, effective and safe buildings management and operations for consideration by the Managing Director, taking into account best practices and standards; promote and proactively implement these policies and standards; - Manage and administer the operation, maintenance and repair of the grounds, buildings and related installations and equipment of the VIC complex on behalf of, and in close consultation with, the VBOs under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding on Common Services; - Provide efficient, effective and quality services to the VBOs for all Buildings Management activities; - Manage the projects financed by the Common Fund for Major Repairs and Replacements at the VIC on behalf of the VBOs and the Government of Austria; - Take measures to meet strict requirements in respect of waste disposal, and bacteriological and chemical control of the water and air in the buildings; - Provide the required support to the catering operations of the VIC; - Reply to audit observations and ensure the timely implementation of agreed upon recommendations; - Cooperate with relevant bodies with a view to harmonizing and exchanging information. The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

Main Functions

Under close supervision by the G6 Supervisor, the incumbent carries out semi-skilled work of routine nature related to fire protection and buildings safety area. - Dismantle ceiling elements and cabling trays, remove fire resistant mineral wool, prepare work area including safety protection measures such as covering floor and fixing nylon curtains. Perform metal work such as cutting, welding of metal constructions, in connection with the repair and adjustments of ceiling elements, close ceiling elements ensuring that ceiling elements are properly fixed to the supporting rails. - Restore the fire protection in walls and ceilings after cabling or piping installations, seal and coat air conditioning pipes, cable trays and cables with fire retarding material, and check fire prevention dumpers every year. - Carry out mechanical work such as installing, fixing, repairing cable trays as required for safety reasons. Carry out other special assignments in connection with safety matters such as changing of glass panels on the façade. - In cooperation with UN, carry out activities related to safety issues such as assembling and installing safety devices both inside and outside of buildings such as signs, barriers, fences, stripes, luminous signals for emergency exits, first aid boxes, and fire extinguishers, etc. Install and repair bird nets. - Follow all rules and regulations and handle machines, equipment and material in a competent, proper and safe manner and wear protective clothing, such as masks, gloves and shoes when required, and store tools, spare parts, materials, chemicals, and equipment properly and safely in the Workshop. - Keep abreast of latest technologies, norms, standards and regulations and ensure that work carried out is in accordance with the prevailing engineering, safety and security instructions, norms and environmental- and quality standards. - Appropriately record all the relevant information related to the work assigned in the Facility Management Electronic Work Order Platform.

Core Competencies

INTEGRITY: To work honestly, openly, impartially and in accordance with the values of the United Nations. PROFESSIONALISM: To work in a competent, committed and calm manner. RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY: To work effectively, respectfully and inclusively with people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives. RESULTS ORIENTATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: To be accountable and responsible for achieving results and meeting performance standards. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: To plan, organize and manage work effectively and efficiently. COMMUNICATION AND TRUST: To communicate effectively and build trust. TEAM ORIENTATION: To cooperate at various levels. CLIENT ORIENTATION: To be responsive towards those to whom services are provided internally and externally. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: To realize continuous improvement, support innovation, share knowledge and skills and learn from others.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Secondary Secondary education compulsory Certificate in fire protection ("Brandschutz") required.

Languages

English - Working Knowledge # German - Working Knowledge

Computer Skills

Field of Expertise

• A minimum of 3 years of job related experience. • E-mail (Developing Proficiency), Internet (Developing Proficiency), Spreadsheets (Developing Proficiency), Word processing (Developing Proficiency). • Good physical condition is required as works involves considerable physical exertion, e.g. walking long distances, standing, crouching, lifting and carrying heavy objects and working on high scaffolds and ladders or in inconvenient positions. Work has often to be carried out at irregular working hours and within short notice

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