Job: Electro Mechanic

Location: Kabul
Deadline: Monday, 28 October 2013

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Afghanistan

Afghanistan

With more than 10 years of experience in the country, the UNOPS Afghanistan office supports national reconstruction and development efforts by providing projects with goods and services - from stand-alone, one-off solutions to long-term management and capacity development support. Based in Kabul, UNOPS in Afghanistan has sub-offices in every region of the country. The team implements projects in support of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, education, environment and agriculture, and governance and rule of law.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Electro-Mechanic Officer, the incumbent will be required to perform the following duties:

• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, Generators, and other office electrical supplies.
• Verifying dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Perform all task related to any electrical works and synchronize system of the generators.
• Proper installation, connectivity of cables and main switches, as well as allied works.
• Install generators to form complete power generating stations in the Office premises, including identifying sites and advising on platforms and generator house, if required
• Carry out scheduled routine maintenance i.e. changing oil filters, and services as well as daily refueling of the generators.
• Carry out emergency repairs of generators as and when required.
• Provide lists of spare parts for diesel engines, alternators and control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment, well in advance
• Monitor tools/equipment and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure use of the spare parts in a most productive manner.
• Maintain operation logs for the generators.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Competencies

• Knowledgeable of circuit boards, control panels, electronic equipment, and including applications and programming.
• Know correct requirement of electrical loads for proper sizing of generators.
• Able to design simple installations.
• Able to prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions.
• Provide list of spare parts for diesel engines, alternators and control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment well in advance
• Ability to perform with minimum supervision and to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Hands-on technical problem solving skills
• Ability to work long hours when required

Education/Experience/Language requirements

• Secondary diploma required. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or other related area is considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in electro mechanic field or related

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) Contract level: Local ICA, level 4 Contract duration: 12 monthsFor more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• 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 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.

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