Hardship LevelD
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Nairobi (CO), Kenya
GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-11-01
Job Posting End DateOctober 22, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionElectrician 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. Identify resources requirements for his/her area of responsibility in connection with budget preparations. 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 UNHCRยฟs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Install, service, maintain and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes, generating sets. - Diagnose technical faults and carry-out remedy for malfunctioning or defective generators, including installations. - Operate a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, welding/soldering equipment and other tools and equipment. - Perform diagnostics and preventive maintenance of generators and other electronic appliances. - Perform technical or other assessments of electronic equipment or buildings and prepare technical or other reports. - Apply and ensure adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of electronic equipment or power tools and equipment of UNHCR building and other structures. - Review and recommend for improvement of UNHCR structures and assign day to day repair and maintenance tasks to maintenance assistants. - Inspect and report on maintenance work carried out either by contractors and ensure proper utilization of available resources. - Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. - On call basis respond to maintenance issues faced by staff members of UNHCR related to generator or other electronic equipment and structures. - Resolve problems; inspect quality of work and work performance. - Train co-workers to perform preventive maintenance, produce monthly reports, and repair equipment. - Carry out the physical inventory check. - Inspect, test, evaluate, calibrate and update generator systems and wiring to improve reliability and to assure dependability and safety and compliance. - Work out maintenance schedules and follow up maintenance on the electrical installations. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education n/a Certificates and/or Licenses Electrical Studies Electricity Electronics/Electro-Mechanics (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Experience in Generator Mechanic/Electrician/ Maintenance Administrator role. Minimum three years of direct work experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of generators. Experienced and competent in use of mechanical tools pertaining to maintenance of generators. Demonstrable ability to work with a multi-national workforce. Desirable: Experience in UN and INGO environment 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 Diplรดme en Electricitรฉ (A2)
Maitrise du contexte operationnel
Experience professionnelle d'aumoins 5 Ans
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): French
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Desired languagesEnglish
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Operational context
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsGB-Electrical equipment installation and maintenance
EducationHigh School: Electrical Engineering (Required)
CertificationsElectrical Studies - Other, Electricity - Other, Electronics/Electro_Mechanics - Other
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness
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Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance