Vacancy Announcement
Area Maintenance Engineer, Grade 12

Deadline for Applications: 02 April 2020
Contract type & Duration: Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.
Vacancy Announcement Number :VN/WB/024/2020/X
Duty Station & Department: Area Office Hebron- Infrastructure and Camp Improvement
Programme

The main responsibilities include:
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

Coordinates and supervises the maintenance programme in the Area and reports on progress;

• Conducts comprehensive technical surveys of all Agency buildings, installations and infrastructure at least annually to determine maintenance requirements, priorities and quantities for maintenance contracts;
• Conducts periodic routine inspections of all Agency buldings, installations and infrastructure and takes necessary action in the case of essential maintenance requirements;
• Carries out contract administration duties as directed, including the preparation of bills of quantities, cost estimates for quantities and materials, specifications, interim and final payment certificates, etc;
• Responsible in coordination with the Field Maintenance Engineer for expenditure and cost control on all maintenance contracts in the Area;
• Provides technical support and supervidion as necessary and as directed to other Agency programmes, including the maintenance and construction of roads and camp infrastructure, the repair and reconstruction of refugees shelters, self-help projects, etc;
• Prepares workplans and periodic progress reoports for maintenance and other engineering works;
• Provides technical advice and support both in relation to applications by residents for construction permits and their implementation;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Conditions of service
Monthly basic salary USD1,259.40, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate.
Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance.

To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education: University degree in Civil (or Structural) Engineering degree from a University or College recognised by UNRWA.
Work experience: Four years relevant experience in field and office work.
Language(s): Good knowledge of English and Arabic.

Desirable qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driving license;
• Experience in site supervision.

Equivalency: Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if there will not be enough qualified candidates.

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.ps will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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