Generator Mechanic

About the role

The United Nations Volunteer position supports UNAMA by ensuring reliable power across its facilities through expert generator maintenance and integration with renewable energy systems.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair diesel generators and associated systems to ensure uninterrupted power supply across UNAMA facilities.
• Perform installation, commissioning, synchronization, overhauls, preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of generator sets, including integration with solar‑hybrid energy systems.
• Diagnose and resolve generator and controller faults using electronic diagnostic tools and controller programming systems.
• Monitor generator performance, record fuel consumption, lubricants, running hours, temperature, pressure and power output, and prepare efficiency and cost reports.
• Maintain maintenance histories, overhaul records and spare‑parts tracking, advise on procurement and support acquisition planning and budgeting.

Required profile

• Technical or vocational diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Engine Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in diesel engine and generator operations, maintenance and repair.
• Fluent English.
• Experience in training, mentoring or capacity‑building is desirable.

Required skills

• Diesel generator operation and maintenance.
• Use of electronic diagnostic tools and controller programming.
• Integration of generators with solar‑hybrid power systems.
• Performance monitoring and reporting.

What we offer

• Monthly living allowance of US$ 3,700 – US$ 4,150.
• UN Volunteer insurance, leave and other entitlements according to UNV Conditions of Service.