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This temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). Due to the specific nature of this deployment and the need to combine rapidly deployable infrastructure, positive-legacy type infrastructure and security-driven facilities solutions, this role requires good knowledge of engineering management, facilities management and administrative processes within the context of UN field deployments. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Engineering and Facilities Management Section. The Engineer P3 will report to the Chief of Engineering Section, P5 or designated officer.

Within delegated authority, the Facilities Management Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: Planning and Design • Analyzes project proposals and provides feedback and recommendations to ensure technical feasibility, technical soundness and operational continuity. • Liaises with Planning and Design Officers and Engineers to discuss drawings and plans. • Applies commonly used calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, renovation, upgrading or maintenance of major systems and facilities. • Provides technical inputs for facilities-related physical security solutions, including blast and ballistic protection measures, perimeter works, access control points and related protective infrastructure, as required. • Prepares and implements guidance materials and instructions aimed at achieving the objectives of the Unit. Implementation • Implements and monitors ongoing projects, minor engineering works, renovations and maintenance schedules, including works carried out in occupied offices and accommodation facilities with minimal disruption to personnel. • Undertakes research to gather information related to engineering projects. • Conducts technical studies on engineering topics, preparing guidelines for the general planning and maintenance of systems and facilities. • Provides updates and policy guidance to the Chief of Section/Unit on the operation and maintenance of common support services bringing up issues that are urgent, of sensitive nature, or recurrent and recommends solutions. • Ensures the coordination and provision of materials and logistic support is provided. • Assists with the assignment and coordination of activities of technical staff, in-house teams and outsourced contractor personnel under his/her supervision, ensuring technical guidance and direction. • Conducts space allocation and management. Prepares and follows up work orders for building maintenance, minor engineering works, office and accommodation renovations and security-related facilities improvements. Administration • Liaises with Facilities Management Officers, Engineers and mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data. • Produces cost data and estimates for mission related engineering, facilities management and security-related infrastructure activities. • Supports the management of budget allotments and monitors the consumption of maintenance supplies. • Performs other duties as required

Professionalism: Knowledge of maintenance, management and operation of facilities. 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. Planning and 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.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Contract Administration, or related areas is required. A first level degree in combination with two years of qualifying relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Relevant training in physical security is desirable.

At least five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in technical, administrative and supervisory areas in the maintenance, management and operation of facilities is required. Experience working on and developing facilities-related physical security solutions, including blast and ballistic protection, perimeter infrastructure, access control points or related protective infrastructure, is required. Experience managing and supervising in-house teams and outsourced contractors for minor engineering works, renovations and facilities maintenance in occupied office or accommodation facilities is required. Experience working with UMOJA for procurement, requisitioning, budget, inventory or related administrative workflows is desirable. Experience using CAD or Revit for facilities planning, drafting, review of drawings or construction documentation is desirable. Experience providing facilities management services to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. Wide experience in building management is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. • This position is temporarily available for three (3) months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

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