FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER, FS 6

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Laayoune. The incumbent will report to Chief Engineering and Facilities Management Section. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in the performance of the following duties: Operations • Oversee technical and administrative work in the technical and general engineering • activities in the missions, related to construction and maintenance activities such: ground maintenance, accommodation, etc. • Implement projects, or parts of larger projects, relating to the construction or repair of buildings, facilities or related structures. • Coordinate specific work projects with other units within the section. • Oversee and evaluate work performed by contractors. • Monitor and report on progress of engineering projects. • Manage and control engineering assets at the work site. • Follow up on correction of defects in material or workmanship of contractor’s work during the warranty period of the contracts. Administration • Manage budget allotments for engineering works being responsible for. Identify resource requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations • Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of either UN staff and/or contractor’s staff, including outsourcing type of contracts, and all related administrative work and supervision of personnel. • Plan and design specifications for projects. Determine materials, dimensions and quantities to be included in project specifications. • Develop statements of work for contractual services. • Oversee technically evaluating bids and proposals for various goods, spare parts and construction projects. • Prepare and follow-up work orders for engineering works. • Coordinate with UNHQ the actions related to organization’s environmental strategy, especially updates on Mission Environmental Action Plan (MEAP). • Liaise in coordination with a Chief Engineer regularly with Security and Safety, Environmental, Health and Logistics Services. • Coordinate with other civilian and military mission components to agree on work requirements and priorities. • Periodically provide inputs for assessment of performance levels of assigned local and international staff. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Chief of Section/Unit. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Ability to demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matters related to planning, implementation, management, and maintenance of large projects, major systems and field facilities; Ability to apply knowledge with respect to development of well-researched and calculated specifications for materials and services; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. 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 EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplemental academic qualifications or training in Civil Engineering; Business Management; Facilities Management; or related area is required. Job - Specific QualificationTraining in Facilities Management is desirable. Work ExperienceAt least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in technical, administrative and supervisory duties related to facilities management and maintenance including at least two years at the international level is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess at least a first level University degree Experience in managing support services of international operations in a post conflict environment is desirable Experience in construction project management with repair/maintenance of buildings/camps is desirable. Experience in management of sustainable environment design techniques is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice• This position is temporarily available until 30 April 2025. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. 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