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Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located.
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
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Organizational Setting
The Infrastructure Services (CSLI) within the Logistics Services Division (CSL) is responsible for the maintenance of the headquarters premises and for providing services to FAO employees. CSLI assists FAO Decentralized Offices in facilities maintenance, technical projects, infrastructure activities and technically innovative systems to reduce their carbon footprint. CSLI furthermore, coordinates the special safety projects funded by the Government of Italy, which involves upgrading the headquarters buildings to the current safety norms. In addition, it drives the implementation of Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy within headquarters and Decentralized Offices.
The post is located in the Corporate Logistics and Operational Support Stream of the Infrastructure Services (CSLI) within the Logistics Services Division (CSL) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Main Purpose
The Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Systems) coordinates the maintenance and implementation of electrical and electronic systems. Responsibilities may include the supervision of sites, the co-ordination of electricians, the supervision of safety and security related to electrical systems
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Systems) works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Associate and overall guidance of the Facilities Management Officer. He/ she operates independently, applying personal initiative and sound judgement. Supervision received is focused on the quality of work output. The incumbent provides technical and procedural guidance to other maintenance and logistics support staff.
Working Relationships
The Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Systems) maintains a wide range of contacts with FAO officers and staff throughout the Organization. The incumbent collaborates closely with internal clients and assists the Maintenance Associate with outside contractors, ensuring the quality and timeliness of electrical systems works.
Key Functions/Results
•Supervise the team of electricians. and monitor all the activities related to the ordinary maintenance of the electrical (substations, generators, UPSs, panelboards), fire alarm, lifts, special and security systems carried out by the outsourced contractors and/or by FAO electricians.
•Supervise all the extraordinary works, ensuring compliance with timeline, quality, client's requirement and technical specifications.
•Assist the Facilities Management Officer in the supervision of large projects by monitoring the performance of the contractors, including works carried out by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure in the FAO headquarter premises.
•Assist in preparing work programmes and schedules.
•Assist in the preparation of contract specifications and evaluation of tenders in the electrical field.
•Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for maintenance works and renovation works in the electrical field.
•Prepare daily/monthly plans for the Electricians Group and liaise with the Maintenance Assistant for technical installations when necessary.
•Monitor the ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the lifts as performed by the external contractor.
•Initiate purchase requisitions for the acquisition of electrical materials for internal electricians.
•Highlight areas requiring special maintenance of the electrical systems work and relevant actions for future improvement.
•Investigate and assist in market research to identify new products that could be advantageous to the Service.
•Propose and implement any action aiming to save energy consumption of the buildings.
•Help ensuring the efficient and safe functioning of electrical equipment according to Italian and European Union Safety codes.
•Provide reports and prepare schemes related to activities as performed.
•Suggest any action to improve continuity of the electric service to the critical areas of the Organization.
•Support corporate initiatives in accordance with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and integrate sustainability.
•Perform any other duty as required.
Impact of Work
The incumbent supports the Maintenance Associate in the coordination of the renovation and maintenance of the electrical and special systems at FAO headquarters. The incumbent's work has a direct impact on the smooth and efficient work of the performing of the electrical technicians group and on the reputation of the work unit.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education\: Secondary technical school education supplemented by certified technical courses.
Experience\: Five years of experience in the maintenance of electrical and/or special systems in large buildings.
Languages\: Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English.
IT Skills\: Very good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment.
Residency\: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. "Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
Competencies
•Results Focus
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Building Effective Relationships
•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
•Very good knowledge of building 'electrical and electronic systems
•Demonstrated ability to identify issues and determine repairs.
•Demonstrated ability to plan maintenance schedules for building repairs.
•Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
•Good knowledge of concepts and principles of electrical, electronic systems and components.
•Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of Italian.
•Knowledge of corporate environmental responsibility.
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,
Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
• The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to extension of appointments
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application."Commuting distance" means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.
• No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location
• For additional information visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link\:
https\://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/salary_scale
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Once completed, please apply and submit your application, with language certificates as attachments. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications. FAO reserves the right to request candidates to undertake a language test in the future, as appropriate
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
