Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon
ELECTRICIAN
- Duty station
- 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
- Country / area
- Lebanon
- Region
- Asia
- UN system
- Peace Operation
- Level
- CON
- Category
- Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors
- Title
- ELECTRICIAN
- Organization
- Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon
- Expected duration
- 6 Months
- Work Location
- UNSCOL
- Posted
- 7/16/2026, 4:00:00 AM
- Closes
- 7/23/2026, 3:59:59 AM
About this role
The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) is seeking an Electrician for a six-month contract to maintain and repair electrical systems at its premises in Villa Sehnaoui, Yarze, Baabda. Under the supervision of the Logistics Assistant, the incumbent will perform maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, testing, and wiring of all electrical apparatus. Responsibilities include installing components to code specifications, running wires through conduit, testing connections with specialized equipment, and assisting with mechanical repairs such as 3-phase industrial breakers and machine control panels. The role requires periodic inspections and the ability to respond to emergencies 24/7. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and possesses at least three years of professional experience in electrical repair and maintenance. Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English are mandatory. The contractor must reside in Lebanon and be available for immediate reporting during emergencies, including nights and weekends.
Key requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years electrical repair experience
- Fluency in Arabic
Nice to have
Requirements at a glance
- Min. experience
- Three years of experience in electrical repair and maintenance, or related area.
- Required degree
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Languages
- Arabic, English
Result of Service
Avoid any electrical problems or any malfunctioning in the electricity within UNSCOL premises.
Work Location
UNSCOL
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Assistant, the incumbent shall perform the following tasks within UNSCOL Premises located at Villa Sehnaoui, Yarze, Baabda: Performing maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, testing and wiring of all electrical apparatus within UNSCOL premises. Installing electrical components to architectural and code specifications. Running wires through conduit. Testing wiring connections with test equipment like volt/ohmmeters and oscilloscopes. Test or repair electrical based equipment. Assist or perform mechanical repairs, (such as 3-phase industrial breakers, running conduit, pulling wire and machine control panels bin. Periodic inspections of equipment, test and replace circuit breakers and switches. The electrician should assist in case of emergency 24 hours/7 days per week and should report to the premises as soon as called to fix the problems that may occur.
Qualifications/special skills
High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in electrical repair and maintenance, or related area.
Languages
Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English is required.
Additional Information
The individual contractor is expected to be residing in Lebanon and to report to duty in Baabda whenever needed and during emergencies, which may include weekends and at night.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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