Electronic Engineering Technician

Electronic Engineering Technician

This position is located in the Physical Security Unit, the Safety and Security Services, Division of Administration. Under overall supervision of the Chief Security Officer, the Electronic Engineering Technician reports to the Lieutenant Chief of Physical Security Unit.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Security Lieutenant of the Physical Security Unit, the Electronic Engineering Technician will be responsible for the following duties:
Specialized Duties:
1. Supports the supervision and control of preventive and periodic maintenance suggested by the manufacturers of the equipment that makes up the electronic security subsystems.
2.





Verifies at a logical and physical level the operation of the electronic security subsystems.
3. Supports the programming and integration work of electronic security equipment.
4. Supports the training, qualification, and use of electronic security equipment.
5. Update the "As Built plans", of any modification or relocation of the electronic security equipment and channeling.
6. Participates in the exercises of the ECLAC Evacuation Plan, supporting technical assistance.
7. Assists and supports the Lieutenant of the Physical Security Unit, in the definition of the technical requirements and planimetry for the Electronic Security projects for ECLAC and its respective Regional Sub-headquarters, including the UN Agencies, Funds and Programs in Chile.
8. Assist and suggest contingency measures for the operational continuity of all electronic security subsystems.
9. Perform other duties as assigned General Duties:
Supervisory functions
1. Assist the Physical Security Unit (UNDSS)





in the delivery of technical information for the development of instructions and operating procedures for the correct use and handling of equipment by Security Officers.
2. Support the supervision of preventive and corrective maintenance of Electronic Security systems and subsystems.
3. Assists and coordinates at a technical level with other units (STIC/FMU) the needs for technical equipment.

Competencies
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision,





even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Diploma in Electricity/Electronics/ or Computing or ICT trades is required.

Relevant training and expert knowledge (certification) of electronic security systems such as Software CCURE 9000,





Closed Circuit Television System VICTOR and SIMPLEX fire control panels or alike is desirable.

Work Experience
At least three (3) years of progressive and proven experience in Electronic Security systems (Access Control, Closed Circuit Television, Perimeter Control, Fire Panels and Servers) is required.

One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Experience working in an international work environment or abroad is desirable.

Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

NOTE:





"Fluency'' equals a rating of ''fluent'' in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and 'knowledge'' equals a rating of ''confident'' or "fluent' in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Special Notice

Appointments.
- Although there is no right or entitlement to Flexible Working Arrangements, many of our staff at ECLAC work flexibly in many different ways. Please wait until the final stage of the offer to ask more about flexibility since the agreement is voluntary between the staff members and their supervisor and will depend on the organisational needs.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.





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