JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTY STATION

Geneva, Switzerland

COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Short-term
364 days
Organizational Unit

Conference and Facilities; Linguistic, Conference and Common Services (LCC)
Governance Services Department WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision and guidance of the Director , Linguistic, Conference and Common Services (D/LCC), the Engineer will apply professional engineering knowledge and expertise in performance of the following duties:

(a) Applies commonly used engineering skills, calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the planning, design, construction, repair or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering infrastructure for major systems and facilities;

(b) Plans and designs specifications for building maintenance and renovation projects;

(c) Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents and technical proposals for construction services, electro, mechanical, and engineering goods/services, and conducts pre-award inspections and other project management activities;

(d) Acts as project Engineer for building works and oversees the work of contractors to ensure that it is full compliance with the agreed scope of works and is satisfactory from and engineering and technical perspective;

(e) Develops scope of works/requirements, specifications for civil, , and engineering goods/service and propose improvements and upgrades of the existing equipment.

(f) Analyzes project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and to ensure that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources;

(g) Conducts investigations to develop improved designs and construction techniques;

(h) Provides expert technical engineering input to procurement process related to building works contracts, acts as a member of the Technical Evaluation Committee for such contracts. Assist the Contracts Management Officer in monitoring the performance of the contracts/LTAs once awarded;

(i) Conducts research on development of new technical systems, and follow development to identify improved methods and equipment;

(j) Coordinate technically the work of external contractor’s personnel;

(k) Carry out other relevant duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. A first level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of planning, designing and supervising engineering-related construction and renovation projects (including for large design construction projects and facilities maintenance programs), and managing routine and non-routine maintenance and repairs is required.
Other requirements
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit. Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with vendors by gaining their trust and respect. Demonstrating flexibility, adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. Demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances and supporting initiatives for change.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English and French (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 70212
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 56872 (in addition to the net base salary) Additional Information:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 7 April 2025

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements