Engineer Opportunity at United Nations Economic Commission For Africa
Position Title: Engineer Opportunity
Employer: United Nations Economic Commission For Africa
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 weeks ago
Deadline: November, 13/2025 (22 days left)
Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Operations:
- Leads the planning and delivery of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Oversees key systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more.
- Manages internal teams and external service providers, enforcing quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Ensures the implementation of safety protocols and occupational health standards.
- Conducts inspections and evaluates system performance.
- Coordinates with other units on operational readiness.
- Provides technical support across ECA compound and Sub-Regional Offices.
- Advises on technical solutions for system failures.
- Recommends solutions to complex operational issues.
- Participates in planning missions and technical consultations.
- Design & Project Coordination Support:
- Reviews design and construction documents for operational feasibility.
- Advises project teams on engineering aspects.
- Coordinates technical support for construction works.
- Provides feedback on engineering designs in project proposals.
- Coordinates technical and logistical support for ongoing construction.
- Environmental Sustainability & Energy Efficiency:
- Leads initiatives to improve energy efficiency.
- Supports institutional sustainability frameworks.
- Budget, Planning & Reporting:
- Contributes to annual planning and budget formulation.
- Tracks operational costs and prepares technical reports.
- Drafts reports and updates on maintenance operations.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends.
- Contract, Vendor, HR Management, and Other Duties:
- Oversees service contracts and vendor performance.
- Manages staff performance and development.
- Engages with clients and stakeholders for service quality.
- Manages acquisition planning and oversight of contracts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Professionalism: Demonstrated project management skills and knowledge of relevant UN rules and policies.
- Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies and allocates appropriate resources.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers outputs within prescribed standards.
Qualification
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in engineering, architecture, or a related field. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of data analytics or related programs is an advantage.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or a related area is required. Two years or more of experience in managing maintenance and operations of large facilities is desirable. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
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