FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located within the Facilities Management Unit (FMU) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), located at the Abyei duty station. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief, Service Delivery Services or their officially designated senior alternate. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer will exercise supervisory, managerial, and technical responsibility across the following functional areas: 1. Planning and Design: • Infrastructure Analysis and Advisory: Provide expert analysis and strategic advice on the planning, design, construction, and preventive maintenance of critical mission infrastructure and major life-support systems, including: - Vertical construction (buildings and accommodations). - Integrated power generation and distribution networks. - Potable water abstraction, purification, testing, and distribution systems. - Wastewater treatment and effluent management. - Solid waste collection, processing, and compliant disposal. • Project Governance: Review, provide technical feedback on, and recommend project documents and designs for proposals, ensuring their accuracy, engineering soundness, and operational feasibility. • Innovation and Problem-Solving: Propose and recommend robust, context-specific solutions for non-standard facilities and complex environmental engineering challenges encountered in an austere environment. • Policy and Trend Monitoring: Maintain continuous awareness of significant global trends, best practices, and advancements in engineering, facilities management, and environmental science literature to inform mission operations. • Policy Development: Establish and formalize mission-wide policies and procedural guidelines for the general planning, maintenance, and execution of FMU's programs, including those performed by third-party contractors. 2. Implementation and Operational Oversight • Project Execution: Oversee and manage the implementation of all minor construction projects at mission headquarters, ensuring close coordination with Military Unit Commanding Officers in compliance with Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Self-Sustainment stipulations. • Workforce and Contractor Management: Ensure effective management of the Unit's workload and that of third-party contractors through the diligent application of specialized work assignments and quality control software. • Resource Accountability: Guarantee the accurate accounting and inventory of all materials and logistical support provided by FMU for its own operations and those of the Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs). • Integrated Facilities Management: Supervise all technical and general maintenance activities across mission facilities, covering areas including, but not limited to: Ground Maintenance, Accommodation Services, Electrical Supply, Vector Control, Solid Waste Management, and Sanitation/Cleaning. This supervision will leverage functionalities within Smart Camp and specialized work assignment/quality control software. • Technical Leadership: Lead and direct specialized teams assigned to investigate and address critical technical issues related to the design or construction of mission systems and facilities. • Asset Administration: Execute and maintain effective space allocation, management, and key control procedures. 3. Administration and Budget Management • Financial Stewardship: Prepare the comprehensive FMU budget, manage its expenditure, and diligently monitor the consumption rate of all maintenance supplies. • Personnel and Contract Supervision: Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of UN staff and third-party contractors. This includes all associated administrative work and the formal supervision of personnel, utilizing data and technology, coupled with on-site inspections and in-person meetings. 4. Mission Transition and Environmental Stewardship • Camp Reconstruction Program Leadership: Direct the comprehensive reconstruction program for camp facilities, implementing a data-driven approach to optimize the use of technology for efficiency and demonstrating expert stewardship over the finite and critical resources allocated to the project. • Environmental Footprint Reduction: This includes developing and implementing strategies to: - Reduce the mission's environmental footprint by decreasing power consumption. - Develop hybrid energy systems to increase the proportion of power generated from renewable sources. - Improve fuel efficiency for each kWh generated. • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Service Delivery Services CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or 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. MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering, Business Management, Contract Administration, or related areas. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the technical, administrative, and supervisory management of facilities, encompassing maintenance, operations, and general facilities management is required. Proven experience in the effective delivery of facilities management services within a remote, non-permissive, or austere field environment (such as a peacekeeping mission or similar high-risk setting) is required Extensive, broad-based experience across all facets of integrated facilities management is required. Experience and proficiency in the use of AutoCad in design is required Knowledge of landscaping designing is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).