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• Develop short and long-range plans for
  the design, procurement of goods/services, construction/commissioning, and
  operation/maintenance of MINUSCA facilities and infrastructure, taking
  into consideration that the mission is established in areas with a
  risk-environment of medium to high threat, and in areas with minimal
  power, communications, transport and service infrastructure.  Mission facilities typically include
  modularized camps for troops and civilian staff, logistics bases and
  airbases with all required utility infrastructure for electrical,
  mechanical and plumbing systems and security works. Design, construction
  and maintenance of road infrastructure, for the movement of personnel and
  goods amongst the mission facilities, are also commonly performed.
• Actively contribute to the development
  of annual engineering budgets and associated work schedules, based on engineering
  resource planning, taking into account all required engineering material
  needs and selected enabling capacities (e.g. military engineering units,
  commercial contractors, mission support teams, or mission engineering
  staffing) for the most effective and efficient execution of the
  engineering work plans. Monitor actual costs and schedule performance
  against the approved budget and baseline schedules.
• Compile and prepare reports and other
  associated engineering-related information, for progress reporting, and
  special reports for quality, cost or schedule variances etc.
• Offer expert technical advice on
  technical documents and overall policies, procedures and guidelines
  pertinent to the mission’s engineering activities, taking into account
  quality management and risk management best practices. Recommends
  solutions to unusual engineering problems.
• Draft responses to both internal and
  external audit observations on engineering tasks and activities in the
  mission.
• Stays abreast, through relevant
  engineering literature, of significant trends and the development of
  improved methods and equipment.
• Steers efforts of team studying critical
  problems relating to design or construction of systems and facilities.
  Makes recommendations for resolution of problems in specialized areas.
• If applicable, fully support with
  limited staffing during the mission start-up and liquidation phases, the
  site selection/assessment process and asset disposal process,
  respectively.
• Performs other related duties as
  assigned by the Chief Engineer.

• The applicant for the aforementioned
  United Nations Job should possess an advanced university degree (Master’s
  degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
  Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related appropriate area. A
  first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of
  qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
  degree.
• At least seven years progressively
  responsible experience in engineering projects management including at
  least two years at the international level. Knowledge of methodologies for
  project planning, execution and evaluation of engineering compliance
  standards and proven ability in analytical work is required. 
• Prior experience working in a United
  Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping,
  political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) -or similar
  international organization or non-governmental organization- in a conflict
  or post-conflict setting is desirable      

• Professionalism: Ability to apply engineering knowledge
  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.
• 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.
• Judgment/Decision-Making: 
  Sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a range
  of issues/problems. Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and
  comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information
  before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of
  decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact
  on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a
  recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions
  against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the
  expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions
  when necessary. 

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