UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate and provide a full range of site maintenance and installation works, to ensure preventive maintenance for generators, water heaters, water pumps, etc.is carried out regularly ensuring well-functioning equipment.
Independent judgment in scheduling, prioritizing urgent tasks, and handling vendor logistics.
Oversee general landscaping, including mowing, tree care - trimming trees, and planting flowers, Irrigation and digging ditches and drainage.
Coordinate pottering and cleaning services, to ensure an organized, safe and clean work environment.
Support deployment of and provide technical supervision to external contractors to facilitate efficient and cost-effective servicing or intervention for any major electrical installations, maintenance or repairs.
Install, maintain and repair all kinds of electrical equipment and appliances including wiring and distribution systems, to ensure a safe and reliable working environment in compliance with electrical standards.
Inspecting buildings to confirm safety standards, and identifying, planning, and scheduling major repairs.
Perform regular and ad hoc preventative maintenance tasks on installations, repairs and maintenance of plumbing systems and components as per the established safety standards.
Compile and provide accurate reports on works undertaken, services provided, materials.
Creating and maintaining digital records to enable efficient planning for future works/services.
Contribute to evaluation of required installation/repair works, compare prices of materials and contribute to planning of future preventive maintenance works, to support efficient and cost-effective site maintenance services.
Requirement to improve efficiency in maintenance operations.
Education:
Completion of secondary school is required.
First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent disciplines is desirable but not required. Bachelor degree may substitute required years of work experience.
In the absence of a degree, administrative certification is an asset.
Work Experience:
Four years of progressively responsible and proven effective experience in planning and executing specialized electrical installations, maintenance and repair work is required.
Experience with UN systems and procedures is an advantage.
Two (2) years experience in the use of computers and office software packages, preferably Google Workspace, is required.
Experience in working with web-based management systems will be an added advantage
Languages:
Full working knowledge of English is required.
Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.
