UNITAMS will only accept properly completed and signed Personal History Form (P.11) received before closing date. Please submit your application on the attached P.11 ONLY.  Other UN P.11 formats, incomplete P.11, CV and Resume will not be accepted, nor will late submissions after closing date.

The selected candidate will be expected to deploy in time to commence work as soon as possible.

Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected, subject to clearance of employment reference checks, security and medical.  The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

This position is locally recruited open for Sudanese nationals only.

UNITAMS will not provide accommodation to locally recruited staff.

UNITAMS is equal employer for men and women. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

The position is located in the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).  The position is based in Khartoum and is located in the Office of Engineering Unit. The incumbent will report to ta more Senior Engineering Assistant or Engineering Officer within Engineering and Facility Management section.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision and general guidance of a more Senior Engineering Assistant or Engineering Officer within Engineering and Facility Management section , the Engineering Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

TECHNICAL:

•  Install/commission and operate/maintain systems in the specific trade area in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to installation and safety codes.
•  Prepare technical reports in the specific trade area to determine work requirement including carrying out technical assessments of the installation and maintenance of engineering systems.

PROCEDURAL:

• Generate appropriate work-orders and assign them to the specific trade and craft area.
• Read, interpret and close-out technical work orders in conjunction with associated technical specification.
• Maintain records relating to inventories and work orders.
• Alert the supervisor of Unit/Section of unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or are likely to occur.
• Inspect quality of work and work performance and report to the supervisor on progress and any setbacks that may occur. Ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily.

OPERATIONAL:

• Basic planning and organizing for most effective execution of work.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates in the specific trade area.
• Coordinate work as necessary with engineering counterparts.
• Provide instructions to junior engineering assistants on proper operation.
• Prepare the list of materials and equipment needed for completing the work, and ensure availability for work orders scheduled, and write a work order after the completion of the work;
• Monitor the quality levels of the supply of materials and equipment for routine schedule maintenance.
• Provide -inputs to-per iodic acquisition plans for engineering materials/equipment in the specific trade area.
• Ensure that daily activities are in compliance with the DPKO/DFS Environmental and Waste Management policies and  in line with the DFS Environment Strategy objectives.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Trade and Craft Certification (or specific equipment certification) in carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding or related trade is required. 

Work Experience:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in in construction/commissioning and operations/maintenance of facilities and infrastructure within the specific trade and craft area of carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, plumbing, welding and/or related trade and craft is required.

​Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is required.  

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. 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.

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.

Assessment:

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written assessment followed by a competency-based interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applicants must accurately complete, update, sign and date the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11 ONLY and forward the duly completed signed P.11 by e-mail to:unitamsrecruitment@un.org
• Applicants should COPY UNITAMS-JO-KHARTOUM-2021-43 – Engineering Assistant in the SUBJECT line of the email when submitting their signed P.11 form. UNITAMS will not consider any applications which are not received directly in the VA mailbox. Other UN P.11 formats and incomplete P.11 will not be accepted.
• Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding.
• The selected candidates will be subject to a reference checks to verify the accuracy of the information provided in the P.11 form.
• Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline indicated on the VA.

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

 Download UNITAMS P11 Supplementary Sheet