Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 226866
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Facilities Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : GOMA
Department/Office : United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Posted : Jan 29, 2024
Deadline : Feb 27, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in the Field Engineering Office with duty station Goma. The Construction and Maintenance Worker reports to the Field Engineering Officers (FEO).
Responsibilities
The construction and Maintenance Worker will be responsible for following duties:
1. Implement instructions and construction activities on the ground.
2. Carries out necessary communication, coordination, liaison with other clients and occupational groups in the Section in relation to specialized services, in absence of the unit head.
3. Collaborates with clients to come up with mutually satisfactory approaches to problems, exchanges and compares date and ensures client satisfaction with finished product.
4. Undertakes direct onsite supervision and control, including the layout, construction and engineering structures, supervises other skilled, semi-skilled technicians and unskilled workers, implements construction work and ensures all work in a production environment are coordinated properly and carried out as they should be.
5. Oversees inventory and control of tools and equipment, monitors hand tools issued and verifies quality and quantity of supplied parts/materials for all types of accommodation units used in the field.
6. Manages prefabricated structure parts, building construction and operations, carries out repairs whenever necessary, including adaptation of parts and materials as directed and dismantling and packing of such structures during liquidation periods.
7. Performs cost estimates in regard to repairs for refurbishing or damaged buildings, facilities and systems, determines feasibility of repairs or replacement, produces cost data and
estimates on engineering related requirements of current and planned projects.
8. Under the guidance of the direct supervisor, provides timely and reliable construction and maintenance support services to all sections/unit within the field mission.
9. Establishes plans for carrying out projects as requested, considering manpower, supplies and time required.
10. Monitors the ongoing process and working out the difficulties that might arise along the process, conducting inspections to ensure requirements are met.
11. Reviews and checks the work provided by the contractors in accordance with the need of the Field office.
12. Performs other duties, as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
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 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 allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.

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.
Job – Specific Qualification
Valid driving license is required (please send a copy).

Technical training in the field of engineering design and construction is required.

Work Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, implementation of construction, renovation, refurbishment projects in the private and commercial field is required.

Experience in UN peacekeeping or other field operations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Secretariat. Fluency in French, (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.