Generator Mechanic

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency.  At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services. 

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

1. Technical expertise

2. Monitoring and reporting

• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, generators, and other office electrical supplies.

• Verifying dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

• Repair, install and perform the maintenance work of electrical switches, sockets, panel boards, air conditioners, machineries and other electrical appliances.

• Use of hand tools for fixing wires and electrical appliances.

• Ensure proper installation, connectivity of cables and main switches, as well as allied works.

• Install generators to form complete power generating stations in the Office premises, including identifying sites and advising on platforms and generator houses, if required.

• Carry out scheduled routine maintenance i.e. changing oil filters, and services as well as daily refueling of the generators.

• Carry out emergency repairs of generators as and when required.

• Maintain operation logs for the generators.

• Perform any other duties within the scope of this role and as assigned by supervisor and as required for the operations of AFCO and the UNOPS Dwelling Facility. 

a. Education

• Completion of secondary education is required.

b. Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Electrical Technician is required.

• Good knowledge and understanding of electrical practices, equipment and materials is required.

c. Languages

• Fluency in English is required.

• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari is desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.