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Mechanical Engineer- multiple retainer positions in Montenegro, Multiple positions

Remote | Home Based - May require travel

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
    • Mechanics and Electronics (Engineering)
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: 2024-10-27

Job categories Engineering
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5109/29047
Department/office ECR, RSMCO, Serbia
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration Up to 150 days per incumbent through the period of 22 months, with possibility of extension
Application period 07-Oct-2024 to 27-Oct-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

As an integral part of the multidisciplinary engineering team, the incumbent will work under the guidance of the Project Manager and perform following tasks: 
  • Undergo training in order to adopt and, subsequently, apply the methodology for conducting infrastructure assessment of individual education facilities, predominantly schools;
  • Conduct field visits to educational facilities to assess infrastructure using a predefined methodology;
  • Conduct data collection and data processing related to specific school infrastructure by using specific digital tools designed for the purpose of this assessment;
  • Review infrastructure assessment data and provide recommendations for improvement as needed;
  • Provide inputs to Individual School Assessment reports;  
  • Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Functional competencies 

  • Excellent and proven technical, organisational, and teamwork skills;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to write technical reports;
  • Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
  • Formulates written and verbal information clearly and persuasively.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required 
  • Master Degree in relevant discipline will be considered an advantage
Work Experience 
  • Minimum two years of relevant working experience in conducting condition and functionality assessment of infrastructure facilities is required; 
  • Experience in using online tools for data entering and engineering softwares (CAD or similar), is required;
  • Experience in formulating reports and providing recommendations for improvement of the infrastructure functionality, will be considered as an asset.
Language Requirements
  • Fluency in Montenegrin (speaking, reading and writing) is required
  • Knowledge of English is an asset
Driving license
  • Driving license and ability to travel independently is an advantage

ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CV ,COVER LETTER AND COPY OF RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION
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