Facilities Services Specialist, P-3, TA (4 months), #138985, Dakar - Senegal, WCAR

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For every child, the right to a Champion

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of the UN House Management Unit, you as the Facility Management Specialist provides technical and operational support for the safe transition to occupancy and reliable operation of the UN House in Diamniadio. You will support technical readiness and handover, plans and monitors maintenance, oversees assigned service providers, coordinates facility-related client requests and supports effective management of assets, utilities, operating costs and technical risks. 1 Following possession, the incumbent implements assigned UNHMU responsibilities within the approved contractual and governance arrangements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Technical readiness, handover and operational transition

2. Maintenance planning and building-system reliability

3. Contract management, procurement and technician coordination

4. Workplace safety, accessibility and business continuity

5. Assets, space, utilities and environmental sustainability

6. Client service, coordination, data and reporting

7. Capacity development and continuous improvement

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR P-3 Facilities services Specialist.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in civil, mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering; facilities management; building services engineering; construction management; Business administration; Financial
• management; or another directly relevant technical field is required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, at the national and/or international level, in facilities management, building engineering, technical maintenance or UN business operations management is required.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance planning, contractor performance monitoring, technical procurement inputs and management of building equipment/systems is required. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technicians and service providers, supporting client-oriented service delivery and managing operational risks is required.
• Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and interpretation of technical drawings and maintenance documentation is required.

• Good knowledge of premises management, contractors and commercial vendors management.

• Advanced capacity in managing engineers, technicians and facility contractors, with the ability to convert complex issues/information into actionable recommendations.

• Strong understanding of understanding of multi-UN agencies coordination and operations, administration, and UNICEF-led contractual processes.

• Strong facilitation, negotiation, partnership and technical advisory skills, including the ability to build consensus across institutions with different mandates and capacities.

• Ability to lead innovation and change, standardize complex workflows, develop capacity and deliver high-quality outputs in a rapidly changing emergency environment.

• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy and interpersonal sensitivity, fostering positive working relationships and effectively managing challenging situations.

• Managing Complexity and Change: Demonstrates adaptability, resilience and sound judgment in navigating complex environments, managing competing priorities and supporting effective organizational change.

• Language Requirements : Fluency in French and a good knowledge of English are required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Professional certification in facilities management, asset management, project management, occupational health and safety or energy management is desirable.
• Experience in the United Nations system, an international organization or a large public/private institution, particularly in shared or common premises, is an asset.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, service-request platforms or building management systems is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks.Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable men are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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