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INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR (IC) VACANCY FOR ELECTRICIAN – UNSMIL-GS5-IC006/2021

HOW TO APPLY:

STEP 1: INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION USING THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM P.11

(P.11 obtainable at the following web site: (https://unsmil.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/p11-form.doc)

ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN A FORMAT DIFFERENT TO THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P.11) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

STEP 2: Qualified candidates must submit their application using the P.11 template listed in STEP 1 by e-mail to unsmil-hrstaffing@un.org. The application MUST include only the Job Opening No. in the subject line of their e-mail (e.g. UNSMIL-GS5-IC006/2021)

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING:

This post is located within the Engineering and Facilities Management in Mission Support Service (MSS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post is located in Tripoli, Libya. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Engineer.

With the mandate as renewed in SC resolution 2542 of 15 September 2020, the Security Council has tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security and economic arrangements of the Government of National Accord, including support for economic reform in collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organisation of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors including neighboring countries and regional organisations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (xi) co-ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilise post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da’esh.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Within the limit of the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following tasks:

• Provides preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Executes plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, and other electrical systems.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Connects wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prepares and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them.
• Prevents breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Performs effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and carry out forward planning on assigned work/projects.
• Installs safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.);
• Responsible for the safe and efficient use of tools and specialized equipment.
• Performs other duties related to facilities support as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant Vocational training is required. Diploma in Electrical Engineering is desirable.

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years working experience as an electrician in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems installation, maintenance and repair of the electrical system, grounding systems, generators installation and repair , AC installation , repair and maintenance is  required.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For this position fluency of Arabic is required and knowledge of English is desirable.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Applicants who are not nationals from Libya must meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country, including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations.

An appointment shall not be granted to a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-children or step sibling of a staff member. This restriction applies to relationships within the United Nations Secretariat and not to those with the separately administered Agencies, Funds or Programmes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY those applicants who are short-listed will be notified.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.