UNECA Chief Facilities Management Section Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Chief Facilities Management Section”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 16th Oct 2022.
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.
UNECA Chief Facilities Management Section Jobs 2022
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 3rd Sept 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Chief Facilities Management Section to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa |
| Position | Chief Facilities Management Section |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 16th Oct 2022 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within the delegated authority, the Chief of FMS will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provides policy guidance on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and interdivisional/departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures ECA buildings and related support systems (mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural) maintain high-quality standards.
- Plan and oversee the management of all activities undertaken by the Section regarding all facets of operation and maintenance of ECA campus, including the supporting systems peculiar to each building, conferencing and security installations, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electricity and water supply, the on-site emergency power generation plant, centralized UPS system, potable water, chlorinating plant, waste water, communications and video conferencing wiring, mechanical elevators and the like.
- Manages, supervises, and carries out the work programme of the Section, including acquisitions planning, procurement, management of Section warehouses and business continuity planning.
- Prepares the Section work programme, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
- Provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
- Oversees implementation of the ECA environmental management system and sustainability measures for ECA according to the Sustainable United Nations (SUN).
- Coordinates diverse projects with other UN agencies and ECA tenants (renovations, space planning and allocation), as appropriate.
- Evaluates rental and cost sharing/cost recovery arrangements and implements policies and changes related to UNDS reforms and ensure optimal use of office space.
- Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, the General Assembly and other policymaking bodies, as appropriate.
- Contributes to the reporting to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
- Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data.
- Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section are fit-for-purpose, meet documented requirements and comply with applicable standards.
- Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including budget preparation, assigning, and monitoring performance parameters and key performance indicators, reporting on budget and programme performance, inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluating staff performance, and interviewing and evaluating candidates for job openings.
- Recruits staff for the Section within the set timeframe of recruitment taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
- Maintains an up-to-date risk register and a treatment plan for the Section.
- Manages, guides, develops, and trains staff under his/her supervision. Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Section and across organizational boundaries.
- Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues. Attend the Operations Managers Team meetings and lead /Chair the Campus Advisory Committee.
- Drives and contributes to the proper implementation of the UN Reform in particular the common back office and common premisses.
- Participates in international, regional, or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
- Coordinates and works closely with the Programme Manager of the Campus Master Plan from the planning phase until the commissioning phase and becoming the custodian of new and renovated structures.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Chief, Facilities Management Section, P5
- Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 02 September 2022 – 16 October 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Property and Asset Management-ECA-189208-R-Addis Ababa (G)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in engineering or architecture is required. A first-level university degree in the above specified fields in combination with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing large facilities, including maintenance of technical installations and managing various technical staff in multicultural settings, as well as programme and project planning, analysis, and budgeting is required.
- Experience in major construction projects and management of utilities is required.
- Experience in multicultural environments, supervising and managing large teams, budgeting, large-scale programme, and project planning, and in space planning is required.
- Experience in international procurement, change management, business continuity and in managing technical conference support is desirable.
- Experience with SAP and/or Umoja (or a similar system), as it relates to real estate, plant maintenance and Assets Under Construction is desirable.
- Work experience in varied assignments in the United Nations System or a similar international organization is desirable.
How to Apply UNECA Chief Facilities Management Section Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=189208
The Closing Date: 16th Oct 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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