Org. Setting and Reporting

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission is guided by ECA's five strategic directions which are advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. This position is located in the Facilities Management Section (FMS) at Division of Administration (DoA) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent will report to the Chief, Facilities Management. The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation of all expansion, alteration, improvement and major maintenance work manage facilities for the ECA compound in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with varying degrees of involvement for the ECA Sub-Regional Offices (in Morocco, Zambia, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Niger) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (in Senegal) based on the given location's premises agreement.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Engineer will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: • Responsible for the implementation of all expansion, alteration, improvement and major maintenance work for the ECA campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with varying degrees of involvement for the ECA Sub-Regional Offices (in Morocco, Zambia, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Niger) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (in Senegal) based on the given location's premises agreement. • Analyzes and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major systems and facilities such as buildings roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, flood control systems, water treatment facilities, and related structures and other engineering activities. • Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents, and analyzes design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost. • Plans, organizes and supervises capital projects delivery team and their work. • Recommends solutions to unusual engineering problems. • Conducts technical studies on engineering topics, developing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of programs and facilities. • Plans construction and renovation projects, including conceptual design, identification of design parameters, analysis of functional needs and recommendations on alternative solutions. • Assists in the implementation of work plan of the Facilities Management Section including resource management, annual budget preparation and spending plan. • Assist in developing ECA-wide initiatives and programs, including but not limited to Capital Investment Plan (CIP), Strategic Capital Master Plan (SCMP), United Nation’s Disability Inclusion Strategies (UNDIS), Environmental Management Strategies (EMS). • Keeps abreast, through relevant engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of improved methods and equipment. • Monitors and plans for UN agencies and other tenants’ space allocation, evaluates rental and cost-sharing agreements and plans/implements renovation or construction work. • Draft status reports, briefing papers, other updates on the status of the capital projects in planning, design and construction phase. • Coordinate with CIP project management team all the stages of CIP from design, implementation, to hand over. • Leads efforts of team studying critical problems relating to design or construction of systems and facilities. Makes recommendations for resolution of problems in specialized areas. • Participates in planning missions, serving as technical adviser to committees or international meetings. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Establishes and maintain quality standards in capital project delivery. • Oversees the planning, design and construction work for the SRO capital projects. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering skills and to participate in engineering projects, including preparation of cost estimates, research of data and preparing graphs. Ability to identify and analyze engineering data of significant depth and complexity. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering architecture or other related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or related area is required. 2 years or more of experience in managing facilities, and / or executing large construction projects is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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