Purpose for the job
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with the UN Agency’s rules and regulations. The Mechanical Engineer will assist the project team and logistics division in procurement of mechanical machinery and equipment. The incumbent will as well Work closely with other Architects, Engineers, Drafts-person and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design. The Mechanical Engineer will also proactively manage the design/review projects, ensuring that they meet the high standards expected by UNDP, while delivering the program within its time and budget constraints.
Working with us
UNDP believes that an inclusive culture attracts the best talent. Our diverse workforce delivers effectively by tapping into different perspectives, experiences, knowledge and approaches. We are leveraging our workforce’s potential, and achieving greater organizational excellence. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. UNDP Passionate applicants should send their recent CV and cover letter accordingly. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
| Hire someone | |
| UNDP | |
| Full-time | |
| Negotiable |
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
• Advanced Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• A combination of HND or Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience:
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience on projects of similar nature.
• Valid driving license and automobile is an asset.
• Membership in any accredited Engineers Association is an asset.
Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English both oral and written, is required;
• Working knowledge of another UN official language, including French, Portuguese or Spanish is an asset but not a requirement.
COMPETENCIES
• Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work
• Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow
• People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
• Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
• Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
• Report Writing: Ability to prepare quality reports.
• Quality Assurance: Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to ensure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled.
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UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. Integrity upholds the professionalism of UNDP staff; it is the backbone of efficiency. Our staff exhibits Professionalism by demonstrating competence in their areas of expertise, commitment and pride in their work. Diversity is one of the defining features of the United Nations and the Organization recognizes that the diversity of its staff is an asset in tackling its complex tasks; these are UNDP Values. We are individually and collectively responsible for nurturing and promoting an organizational culture of ethics and integrity where we respect and uphold the organization’s values, and where staff are empowered and motivated to deliver sustainable development results. We continuously seek and recruit people who are fair, impartial and honest. We value dynamic and adaptable persons who are not afraid to think creatively and are proactive, flexible and responsive.
