فرصة عمل: مطلوب موظف كهرباء (ELECTRICIAN, G4) للعمل مع منظمة اليونيفيل في لبنان

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Power Generation-Electrical Subunit, Naqoura, under the Engineering & Facility Maintenance Section (EFMS) of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

The incumbent will report to the Electrical Unit Supervisor or his/her designate.

Responsibilities

The Electrician at this level will be responsible for the following general duties:

Routine Electrical maintenance and repairs:

• Assists with the installation, repair, adjustment and service of electric motors, pumps, switchgear, and electric control devices.
• Performs routine maintenance of all types of electrical service devices, PV panels, inverters, programmable logic controllers and digital solid-state control devices.
• Receives approved electrical work requests and instructions from the Electrical Unit Supervisor.
• Periodically inspects and report on electrical work defects for low and high voltage installation at the field mission facilities.
• Integrates the electrician duty roaster as necessary or requested.

New Electrical Installations:

With the approval of the Unit Supervisor, carries out new electrical installations for new facilities in the area of operations:

• Assists the Electrical Unit Supervisor with installation, maintenance and repair of complete power distribution systems including conductors, distribution of main and sub panels, earth connections, switchgear, circuit breakers, coaxial communication circuits, PV panels, inverters, fiber-optic systems and street lightning.
• Carries out technical inspection of incoming electrical materials in the field mission.
• Works from various manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop/building drawings and sketches and schematics.
• Assists the electrical team with installation, maintenance, and repair of renewable energy systems.

Train and Supervise:

Under the general direction and /or in the absence of the Electrical Unit Supervisor:

• Provides training and supervises the work of the newly hired national Electricians in the Engineering Unit.
• Assists the team in operating a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, multi meters, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment, and other tools equipment of the trade.
•  Performs other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the electrical trade's technical language and relevant safety and code requirements and procedures. Ability to demonstrates professional competence in the electrical trade and its related functions. 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; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

• 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.

• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent technical diploma obtained either from a Technical College/Trade School or through an accepted national apprenticeship programme is required.

Valid national driving license type B is required.

Recognized and valid National Electricians Technical certificate is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (03) years of practical experience, with an organization or company, in installation, repair and servicing of electrical distribution systems, electric motors, switching gear, industrial electrical installations in a private, commercial, or military environment is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Experience in using common electrical tools and testing equipment to perform measurements and use the results to diagnose and propose solutions is required.

Experience in the installation and maintenance of solar renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic diesel hybrid systems is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment against this position is on a local basis; applicants in the General Service category shall meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country (Lebanon), including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations. If you fulfill the visa and work permit stipulations for Lebanon, please specify in your cover letter and attach a copy of your visa and work permit under ‘attachments” of your application in Inspira.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.