ELECTRICIAN, G4, JO 249614

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)/Sector

West and the incumbent will be assigned to the Power Generation-Electrical Subunit, under

the Engineering & Facility Maintenance Section (EFMS) of UNIFIL.

The incumbent will report to the Team Leader of the EFMS Sector West and to the Electrical

Unit Supervisor or his/her designate.

He/she can be posted in a different Sector or to UNIFIL HQ, Naqoura as necessary or

requested by CEFMS.

Responsibilities

The Electrician at this level will be responsible for the following general duties:

Routine Electrical maintenance and repairs:

• Assists with the installation, repair, adjustment and service of electric motors, pumps,

switchgear, and electric control devices.

• Performs routine maintenance of all types of electrical service devices, PV panels, inverters,

programmable logic controllers and digital solid-state control devices.

• Receives approved electrical work requests and instructions from the Electrical Unit

Supervisor.

• Periodically inspects and report on electrical work defects for low and high voltage

installation at the field mission facilities.

• Integrates the electrician duty roster as necessary or requested.New Electrical Installations:

With the approval of the Unit Supervisor, carries out new electrical installations for new

facilities in the area of operations:

• Assists the Electrical Unit Supervisor with installation, maintenance and repair of complete

power distribution systems including conductors, distribution of main and sub panels, earth

connections, switchgear, circuit breakers, coaxial communication circuits, PV panels,

inverters, fiber-optic systems and street lightning.

• Carries out technical inspection of incoming electrical materials in the field mission.

• Works from various manuals, blueprints, specifications, shop/building drawings and

sketches and schematics.

• Assists the electrical team with installation, maintenance, and repair of renewable energy

systems.

Train and Supervise:

Under the general direction and /or in the absence of the Electrical Unit Supervisor:

• Provides training and supervises the work of the newly hired national Electricians in the

Engineering Unit.

• Assists the team in operating a wide variety of tools and power equipment including saws,

drills, common workshop machinery, voltage testers, ohmmeters, multi meters, oscilloscopes,

soldering equipment, and other tools equipment of the trade.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of the electrical trade's technical language and relevant safety

and code requirements and procedures. Ability to demonstrates professional competence in

the electrical trade and its related functions. 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; Commitment to implementing

the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women

and men in all aspects of work.

• 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 accredited technical diploma obtained either from a

Technical College/Trade School or through an accepted national apprenticeship programme is

required.

Job Specific Qualifications

Valid national driving license type B is required.

Recognized and valid National Electricians Technical certificate is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (03) years of practical experience, with an organization or company, in

installation, repair and servicing of electrical distribution systems, electric motors, switching

gear, industrial electrical installations in a private, commercial, or military environment is

required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one year for candidates

who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Experience in using common electrical tools and testing equipment to perform measurements

and use the results to diagnose and propose solutions is required.

Experience in the installation and maintenance of solar renewable energy systems, including

photovoltaic diesel hybrid systems is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the

position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be

followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment against this position is on a local basis; applicants in the General Service

category shall meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country (Lebanon),

including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations. If you fulfill the visa and work permit

stipulations for Lebanon, please specify in your cover letter and attach a copy of your visa and

work permit under 'attachments" of your application in Inspira.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.