ELECTRICIAN (Internal only), G6

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Unit under Supply Chain Management and Service Delivery Unit in the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), Islamabad. The incumbent will perform the duties under the direct supervision of the Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Unit supervisor and overall supervision of the Chief Supply Chain and Service Delivery Unit. Within delegated authority, the Electrician will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operations: o Assist with the installation, service and maintenance in compliance with Local and International IEC standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation codes of all types for low-voltage interior and exterior electrical systems, components and equipment including electrical circuits, distribution panels, conduits, light fixtures, appliances, control devices, fire alarms, electrical motors and pumps, diesel generators, solar panels, inverters, batteries, uninterruptible power supply systems, and substation power distribution networks. o Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and operational issues. o Install, maintains and repairs complete power distribution systems including conductors, distribution of main and sub panels, earth connections, switchgear, circuit breakers, coaxial communication circuits, fiber-optic systems, and street lightning. o Provide electrical support for heating, ventilation, and Air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as for elevator/lift electrical mechanisms, where required. o Install, maintains and repairs electric motors, pumps, switchgear, and electric control devices. o Perform routine diagnostics, conducts preventive and corrective maintenance of all types of electrical service devices, programmable logic controllers and digital solid-state control devices. o Support the maintenance of diesel generators, solar power systems, UPS systems, HVAC units, and elevators. o Operates a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws, drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment and other tools and equipment of the trade. o Work from various manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop/building drawings and sketches and electrical schematics. Administration: o Enforce safety programs related to the safe operation of electrical installations. o Assist the supervising electrician in assessing installation, repair and maintenance requirements, and prepares related work-orders. o Assist the supervisor in developing draft proposals for electrical installation projects, including preparation of drawings, technical specification, bills of quantities (BOQs), and cost estimates. o Participate in the preparation of cost estimates for annual budgets and spending plans related to the Unit accounts. o Prepare yearly budget estimates and monthly tables of prorated electrical charges for common services, and monthly/yearly electricity consumption and expenditure tables as well as charts of expenses. o Prepare requisitions for procurement of supplies, electrical materials, equipment, cable, distribution panels, spares, etc. Reviews and evaluates offers and coordinates with Procurement unit. o Maintain liaison with local contractors and suppliers concerning the provision of supplies and services. o Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of practices and regulations pertaining to electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of Pakistan industry codes and standards, IEC safety and installation regulations, UN wiring practices and procedures. 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. Able to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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 allow for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

A technical or vocational certificate in Electrical Engineering is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (07) years of progressively responsible experience within the United Nations system or in the private sector at the national or international level in Electrical Engineering is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a First-level university degree or higher. Experience in conducting preventive and corrective maintenance activities for HVAC systems, solar panels, diesel generators, and elevators is desirable. Experience in assisting with the procurement of goods and services, including drafting the requirements in form of specifications, scope of works, and technical evaluation criteria is desirable. Experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Umoja/SAP is desirable. Working experience of MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Languages

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a written test which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

THIS JO IS OPEN TO INTERNAL STAFF ONLY. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. UN Secretariat provides equal opportunity to all qualified female & male including the physically challenged candidates. UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UN does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and background checks.”

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.