Hardship Level E (most hardship)

Family Type Non Family with Residential Location

Family Type Non Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay

Residential location (if applicable) Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep

Grade GS4

Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service

Reason Regular > Regular Assignment

 Remote work accepted No

Target Start Date 2024-01-01

Job Posting End Date December 10, 2023

Standard Job Description

Electrician Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The incumbent is responsible for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and rebuilding of diesel generators and other electrical appliances within the premises of UNHCR. S/he is also expected to apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or power tools and equipment of the building and maintenance trade. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Ensure that all new electrical installations in the office and guesthouse premises are done in accordance to the standard acceptable norms of performance and safety. - Identify and advise the office on any improperly done and already existing electrical installations and undertake remedial action to bring them up to standard. - See to it that all electrical installations in the office and guesthouse premises are properly maintained so as not to pose a danger to staff members or to the equipment connected thereto. - Oversee all maintenance activities carried out on the office/ guesthouse power generators by external contactors. - Carry out basic maintenance tasks on the office/ guesthouse power generators, including regular checks on the oil levels, fuelling and adding water/ coolant. - Identify obsolete or unsafe equipment and recommends replacements. - Draw up a list of spare parts which are required. - Advise and assist the office concerning the purchase of suitable and good quality electrical materials and supervise all electrical works that the office may assign to external contractors. - Enforce the respect of established local and international electrical standards for all electrical installation and maintenance activities that carried out in the office/ guesthouse premises by external contractors. - Carry out the physical inventory check. - Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable Certificates and/or Licenses Electrical Studies Electricity Electronics/Electro-Mechanics (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified.

Desirable UN work experience.

Functional Skills GB-Electrical equipment installation and maintenance (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs:

Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. 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.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

Standard JD will apply.

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

Skills: GB-Electrical equipment installation and maintenance

Certifications

• Electrical Studies - Other, Electricity - Other, Electronics/Electro_Mechanics - Other

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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Compendium

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A written test (eliminatory or complementary) and oral interviews may be administered for shortlisted candidates.

Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

How to apply:

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