CARPENTER

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Carpenter at this level reports to a unit chief/ supervisor as assigned by Chief Engineer. She/he is responsible for the manufacturing, construction, repair and refurbishment of office and accommodation elements such as doors and windows etc. in-built wooden furniture. The incumbent is also responsible for construction of dry walls, roof, wooden partitions and drop ceilings, as required.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a Unit Chief or supervisor as assigned by the Chief Engineer, the Carpenter will perform the following duties: • Estimate material requirements and tools or equipment. • Assist in manufacturing of furniture which are difficult to purchase due to shape and size such as special desks, tables, cupboards, pigeonholes, notice boards, green felt boards, maps boards and frames, shelves, kitchen cupboards wooden basis with wheels, secured cupboard for fax machines beds and wooden counters. • Assist in setting up and operating woodworking tools to cut form and finish material. • Assist in erecting or dismantling structures including roofing or siding and prefabricated buildings. • Assist in repairing and/or refinishing walls and structures, roofs and drywalls. • Assist in repairing and fitting doors, door locks and windows. • Lubricating and maintaining carpentry specific equipment. Using and caring for power tools. • Assist in the installation of wood and/or metal parts, glass or replacing broken glass, floor and ceiling tiles. • Assist in preparing scaffolding as required such as roughing in and finishing carpentry, painting and refinishing objects, walkways and floor slabs, etc. • Perform cabinet works and repairing furniture on special cases. • Travel to various UN positions and camps to provide support and services and work along with other contingent teams as and when required. • Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of using carpentry machines and tools safely and properly. Ability to read drawings and estimate the materials required and timeline to complete the work. 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. [Add gender indicator here]. 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 with carpentry certified or vocational training is required. Knowledge of carpentry works and skilled in operating carpentry equipment required. Methods and procedures used in receiving work orders or plans for prompt and efficient execution. Incumbent must be skilled in taking measurements and choosing the right requirements. Safety awareness to avoid hazard is an advantage.

Job – Specific Qualification

A valid Driving license is desirable. Relevant certificate in Carpentry or related field is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of practical experience is required. Knowledge to evaluate all kinds of wood, formica, glue and the ability to select the best quality of tools and equipment is required.

Languages

For the position, fluency in Arabic is required and knowledge of English is an advantage.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

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. Please note that Political Affairs positions include conflict and post-conflict locations in non-family and/or hardship duty stations. Political Affairs staff may also be housed in camp environments. An updated list of missions and additional information on working in the field can be found at http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/about/dfs/. This job opening is only open to the staff members of the United Nations Secretariat who hold a hold a permanent, continuing or fixed-term appointment and serve in the duty station specified in the job opening. Staff members holding an appointment limited to service to a specific entity are not eligible to be considered if this position is outside that entity. Staff members holding a temporary appointment are not eligible for consideration. 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. Please note that Political Affairs positions include conflict and post-conflict locations in non-family and/or hardship duty stations. Political Affairs staff may also be housed in camp environments. An updated list of missions and additional information on working in the field can be found at http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/about/dfs/.

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. 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.