Technical Associate (Mechanical) (UNDP)

📍OVERVIEW:

Launched in early 2006, the Delivering as One (DaO) initiative in Viet Nam was the United Nations’ response to the Vietnamese Government’s call for a more effective UN. It was built focused on six pillars: One Plan, One Budget, One Leader, One Set of Management Practices, One Voice and the Green One UN House (GOUNH).
The GOUNH in Hanoi is housing 15 United Nations agencies, with around 450 UN staff, and is managed by the Common Back Office (CBO), which is a customer-centric and cost-effective UN common shared service unit, delivering services in the areas of ICT, Building and Facilities Management, Green One UN House Security and General Administrative Services through a one-stop shop system.
The Technical Associate (Mechanical) is a member of the CBO team and under the overall guidance of the GOUNH CBO Manager and the direct supervision of the Facility Analyst, he/she shall work in close collaboration with the Technical Associate (Electrical), other CBO staff and technical service providers to perform a variety of standard technical processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work at the GOUNH.
UNDP/CBO adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP/CBO personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

📍REQUIREMENTS:

Secondary education is required.
A university degree in the field of Mechanical/Electronic (controls)/ software systems/ or equivalent field will be given due consideration,
but it is not a requirement.

Minimum of 6 years (with high school diploma) or 3 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in managing building facilities or advisory services in a client-oriented industry is required.

Experience in Database management and basic analytical skills are required.
Experience in the use of computer software such as AutoCAD, Photoshop…and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
Experience in operating mechanical systems and compliance with technical standards is required.
Hand-on experience with preventive maintenance programs and repair of mechanical equipment is an asset.
Experience in handling management systems including Building Management Systems (such as Honeywell), fire alarm system, facility management software and technical applications … is an advantage.
Experience in procurement of technical services for operational business/projects is an asset.
Experience in the Vietnamese national building regulations system is an advantage.