Electrician – African Union Vacancy Announcement

Electrician – African Union Vacancy Announcement

Ref: BETs 1/2010-REG

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the following regular vacant position.

 

1. Post :

Job Title: Electrician
Grade: GSA4
No. of Post: 1
Department: Administration and Human Resource Development

Unit: Building, Equipment and Transport Services
Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor
Duty station: Addis Ababa

2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for all electrical additions, troubleshooting, modifications, maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance of all electrical components in the facilities.
• Install electrical feeders, branch circuits, light fixtures, and wiring devices in accordance with applicable codes. Ability to read and understand complex wiring diagrams, schematics, manufacturer blueprints and control logic drawings with minimal supervision.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance of High Voltage and Low Voltage systems, generators, security systems, battery charging units, kitchen and medical equipment, UPS units as well as testing instruments.
• Supervise all day-to-day activities of the electrical works of contractors on the basis of daily operation and maintenance schedules. Hands on participation and leadership over contractors personnel whenever important intervention is required regarding major equipment like power centers, backup generators, medical equipment and UPS units, to ensure appropriate completion and compliance with applicable standards.
• Liaises with Utility Power Authority in order to achieve uninterrupted and steady power supply as well as reviews electrical bills for the assertion of presented bills and suggests measures of efficiency

3. Education Qualifications Required:

Candidates must have a minimum of college diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized higher educational institution.

 

4. Work Experience:

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience on facility electrical system maintenance and a strong background in Diesel generators, including installations, operations, repair and maintenance of such sets.  Candidates should also be able to perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on elevators, chillers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, solar power systems and HVAC systems.

 

5. Other Relevant Skill Required:

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of computer application software like Visio, Microsoft Office, and Autocad.
• Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
• Willingness to work days, evenings, nights, overtime and holidays as required and perform physically demanding tasks associated with this position.

6. Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.
• Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age Requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

 

8. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

 

9. Gender mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

10. Application

To apply, please submit the following:

• A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.

11. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$11,520.00 per annum plus other related entitlements-e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary per annum), Housing allowance ($12,006.60 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the commission.

 

Applications must be received not later than 18 October 2010 and should be addressed to:

The Director of Administration and Human Resource
Development
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430

Email :au-recruits@africa-union.org

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