Technician / Messenger

Job Description

Position Title :  Electrical Technician / Messenger
Condition of Employment :  Full-time based in UNESCO Kathmandu Office
Type of Contract :  Service Contract
Salary scale :  SB1, Band1, Step1

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the overall authority of the UNESCO Representative and the direct supervision of the Senior Administrative Assistant, the incumbent shall perform electrical technician and messenger function of the office ;

In particular, s/he shall:

• The technician is responsible for a variety of work assignment that involves configuration and troubleshooting as well as, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing and inspection of low and medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Advising and assisting staff, management and others on operating problems involving electronic equipment.
• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing equipment, radio and network communication systems, fire alarm, access and control, security systems, meters, backup power supply and battery systems, and electrical power generation equipment.
• Assist in the inventory management.
• Assist IT Unit in regular servicing of computer, printer and hardware.
• Responsible for the office’s store managment by maintaing proper records of stores. Periodic comparision of physical stocks and book figures and to reconcile the discrepancies, if any.
• Responsible for messenger work (collect/deliver letters and documents, pay electricity / telephone / water bill).
• Responsible to monitor the hygiene and cleanliness in the office premises and parking area.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Office and/or the supervisor.

General Requirements:

Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Completion of secondary level education or equivalent program in electronics from a recognized academic or technical institution.
• 2 years of experience in the area of administration, IT & electrical filed, preferably with a UN agency or an INGO.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Nepali;
• Good knowledge of IT skills;
• Ability to work in multicultural team environment and to meet given deadlines;
• Flexibility to work in difficult and changing conditions.

Apply Instructions

Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to send their application including a motivation letter in English and the complete UNESCO CV form, accompanied by a recent passport size photograph and copies of diplomas indicating the ‘Position Title’ to the following address NOT LATER THAN 1 December 2017:

UNESCO Representative to Nepal

UNESCO Office in Kathmandu P.O. Box 14391 Kathmandu, Nepal

Email : vacancy.nepal@unesco.org

UNESCO CV Form can be downloaded from the UNESCO Kathmandu website at http://www.unesco.org/new/en/kathmandu/about-this-office/single-view/news/vacancy_announcement_technician_messenger/

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a test and/or interview.

The organization reserves the right to cancel or postpone the whole recruitment process without providing any reasons whatsoever.

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