FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (2 positions), G4

Org. Setting and Reporting

These two positions are located in the Building Maintenance subunits under the Engineering & Facility Maintenance Section (EFMS) of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). One position is based at the Naqoura HQ, while the other is located at the Sector East HQ.

The incumbent at the Naqoura HQ will report to the Supervisor of the Building Maintenance subunit in Naqoura, while the one at the Sector East HQ will report to the Team Leader of the EFMS Sector East Support.

Responsibilities

1. Performs tasks related to construction work and prefabricated container installations in UNIFIL, including but not limited to laying out, framing and finishing of new construction and repair structural metal and woodwork and equipment in establishment.
2. Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, sidewalks, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, and other related structures or surfaces and cuts or breaks blocks / bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and or hand tools.

3. Carries out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on installations; performs surveys and ensures the provision of required materials.
4. Monitors the tools/equipment and material inventory. Ensures the use of the materials in the most productive manner.
5. Liaises with relevant unit(s) supervisors for expert advice on maintenance/construction works, and other technicians, as necessary.
6. Performs other functions as assigned by the Unit Supervisor.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in construction, infrastructure, and maintenance project implementation, ability to demonstrate technical skills in these related areas. 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.

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.

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 is required.

Job Specific Qualifications

A national valid driving license type B is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of practical experience with an organization or a company in general construction/engineering services or facilities maintenance/management is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Hands-on experience in general maintenance tasks (carpentry, plumbing, masonry) 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 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.