Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.

Duties and Qualifications

WORK DETAILS

Electrical

• Twice a week routine checkup of all the electrical System & appliances: Defective bulbs, tube lights, parameter lights, fans, switches, sockets, plug points, short circuiting/Tripping lines, re-wiring, managing tangled wires, load balancing and any other job.
• A thorough checking up to all the electrical systems which includes cleaning of all panel junctions, tightening of all connections, checking/cleaning/greasing of all contracts, checking of Main Circuit Breakers.
•  Maintenance of the office high voltage transformer, main electric meters, main power supply in liaison with Ethiopian Electric Utility (as required)
• Installation of various electrical equipment etc. where necessary. Be able to repair or arrange to repair all kinds of electronic and electrical items.

General maintenance

• A routine checkup for all the general maintenance & repair work. The work includes maintenance of flooring, shades, roofing...etc.

Plumbing

• Installation or repair of flush, shower, repair of leakages from pipelines both internal and external, surface drains, manhole cleaning, removal of blockage in the pipelines using pressure pump as required
• Pipelines (Cold and Hot water supply pipeline)
• Toilet leak repair
• Wash basin/Sink leakage repair
• Tap repair & replacement
• Rainwater drainage pipelines
• Gutter pipe Fixtures
• Flush, shower repair of leakages from pipe.
• Removal of blockage in the pipeline using pressure pump as required
• Boiler repair

Carpentry

The incumbent will do the Carpentry work on as & when required basis which will include:

• Tighten/repair chair, cupboards
• Aluminum/ wooden windows & door, fixing door frames and door lock
•  Repair mosquito net

Maintenance of generator

• Provide scheduled general service of generators. If major maintenance required, report to the management
• Frequency of intervention: Routine checkup for all type of work on weekly/biweekly basis.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance  and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Technical knowledge
• Problem solving skill
• Safety awareness
• Stakeholder management

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in General Maintenance and Repair of engines, generators, or mechanical work, etc
• High school diploma or equivalent required, and graduate from Technical schools will be an added advantage (TVET).
• Related experience preferred.

Certificates and/or Licenses

• Driving License

Language Requirements

• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

Language Requirements

• Knowledge of English language is essential.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send apply through :

Careers Job Search (unhcr.org) 

Additional Information

Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be concluded which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications must be nationals of the country and be locally recruited within the country of their employment.