Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
Since 2009, the IFC has focused on a set of development goals that its projects are expected to target. Its goals are to increase sustainable agriculture opportunities, improve healthcare and education, increase access to financing for microfinance and business clients, advance infrastructure, help small businesses grow revenues, and invest in climate health
IFC in affiliation with other UN entities presently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates at various UN DUTY STATIONS in Geneva, Copenhagen, Jerusalem, Beijing, New York, Santiago and Hong Kong for the following positions listed below:-

Posting Title: Engineer P4
Job Code Title: ENGINEER
Duty Station: Multiple

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief, Engineering Unit, the Engineer will be responsible for the following duties :
Client relationships – Development and implementation of capital improvement and maintenance plans.
• Gathers of data, analyzes and anticipates evolving needs of the Unit’s clients;
• Conducts inspections of the technical infrastructure of the Palais des Nations and its annex buildings;
• Monitors technological developments and keeps abreast of changes in standards and regulations;
• Submits master capital improvement plans based on aforementioned components (clients’ needs, technical infrastructure inspections, technological developments, and standards and regulations);
• Prepares budgetary projections that serve as a basis for requested capital improvements;
• Establishes performance indicators for outsourced services;
• Drafts specifications for capital projects and maintenance services;
• Analyzes tenders and drafts procurement recommendations;
• Monitors technical and financial aspects of facilities;
• Monitors the performance of external contractors;
• Assists in preparing maintenance plans.

Promotion of continuous improvement of the Unit’s performance.
• Ensures technology transfer from external companies to the Unit’s technical staff;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s technical and organizational work standards;
• Participates in the development of training plans for Unit staff;
• Provides technical support to the Unit supervisors;
• Coordinates his/her work with that of other Unit staff members and the Unit’s activities with relevant external parties (Buildings Unit, Information and Communication Technology Service, clients);
• Provides staff members of the Unit with specialized training, as required.

Assists with tracking equipment data and building maintenance history records:
• Coordinates with all Engineering subunits to gather information regarding existing preventative maintenance programs;
• Drafts preventative maintenance programs, tasks and scheduling for existing equipment as well as for any new installations;
• Participates in implementing the new preventative maintenance plans in future preventative maintenance software;
• Works with other CSS staff members to incorporate any new preventative maintenance programs, tasks and scheduling in future preventative maintenance software in relation with BIM.

Contributes to the Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) on all technical aspects as required:
• Communicates with SHP and FMS operational expert to provide technical information on existing equipment, maintenance and operations;
• Provides SHP and FMS operational expert with necessary information on maintenance contracts in order to extend or implement new maintenance contracts;
• Ensures information transfer from SHP and FMS operational expert to the FMS team in regard to future installations and equipment;
• Coordinates FMS works to ensure harmonization between FMS project and future SHP project;
• Participates with FMS operational expert in analyzing technical design concepts and its impact on future FMS maintenance and operations;
• Replaces FMS operational expert in his/her absence.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning control systems (HVAC). Demonstrated application of sound engineering principles and technical problem solving.
Ability to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Knowledge of host country standards and construction codes. Ability to identify and analyse engineering data of significant depth and complexity. 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.
PLANNING & 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.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering. A first-level university degree in mechanical engineering in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A certificate or specialized course in Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning (HVAC) is desirable.

Work Experience
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in mechanical engineering related to building engineering and/or Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning (HVAC) is required.
• Experience in project management within a multidisciplinary team is required.
• Experience in maintenance and/or renovation projects of electrical and/or mechanical installations is desirable.
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is desirable.
• Experience in the United Nations Common System is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruitment@unifc.org  on or before 15th of August 2021. Candidates selected will be contacted by the UNIFC or our affiliated UN agencies involved in the sustainable development goals. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).

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