Journeyperson (Masonry & Painting)

​Requisition ID: 7565
Grade: G3
Country: Austria
Duty Station: Vienna
Category: General Service/Admin. Support
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 44,407 EUR
Application Deadline: 23-Jul-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declaration adopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Member States. The relevance of this mission as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

The Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible and accountable for the management of UNIDO’s human, financial and material resources, ensuring the capacity of the Organization to fulfil its mandate. The Directorate oversees a full range of financial, human resources, learning and staff development, procurement, information technology and general services to meet the service support needs of the Organization as a whole. Additionally, the Directorate houses the Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Unit and the Ethics and Accountability Unit as well as oversees their operations. Furthermore, the Directorate provides guidance on personnel security and safety matters and ensures the overall coordination of UNIDO’s response in this regard.

This position is located under the Facility Management Services. As part of the common services, on behalf of and financed by the VBOs, the Facility Management Services (COR/BMS) of UNIDO is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of the Vienna International Centre (VIC) buildings and associated installations according to the local building codes and standards, and according to the VIC operating license conditions.

At the G-3 level, the incumbent is expected to perform general support processes focusing on basic service delivery or information exchange within the organizational environment and team. His/Her interventions result in contained process impact.

The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

1. Main Functions

The incumbent will provide multi-skilled functions to assist the work across the BMS Workshops. These efforts will be distributed over functions related to masonry at 40%, painting at 40% and repairs (20%). Under the supervision of the Civil Engineer, P3, and in close cooperation with the Team Leader/Journeyman, the incumbent carries out simple and routine masonry and painting tasks assisting the team members with more complex tasks such as providing support for the following key functions:

1. Assist in construction of simple building structures according to requests, drawings and sketches and carry out refurbishments to old structures, as requested.
2. Assist in construction and installation of walls, ceilings and doors with materials such as brick, gypsum plasterboard, wooden acoustic panels for conference rooms, and other parts in the cafeteria of the VIC interior as assigned, in cooperation with other team members.
3. Repair, maintain, assemble, paint, and fit all kinds of office constructions, walls, doors, windows, furniture, built-in cabinets, counters etc.
4. Maintain and operate machines and equipment such as brick chisel, spade trowel, veneering, pressing, drilling, sawing, painting, spray painting including and cabin spraying tools, as well as other heavy machines under supervision/as assigned.
5. Follow all applicable rules and regulations and handle machines, equipment, and material in a competent, proper and safe manner, wear protective clothing, such as masks, gloves and shoes when required, and store tools properly in the Workshop.
6. Carry out all duties with due consideration of applicable/prevailing security instructions, norms and environmental- and quality standards.
7. Keep abreast of latest technologies, norms, standards and regulations and carry out work in accordance with the prevailing engineering, safety and security instructions, norms and environmental- and quality standards.
8. Discuss implementation of new products and techniques with the Team Leader/Journeyman.
9. Record all the relevant information related to the work assigned in the Facility Management Electronic Workorder Platform, as appropriate.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

1. CORE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS AND FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCE

Core Values

Excellence – Deliver high-quality results; continuously improve performance

Integrity – Uphold ethical standards; act transparently and responsibly

Inclusion – Promote respect, diversity, and fairness

Humility – Show self-awareness; value others’ contributions

Humanity – Act with compassion; align work with sustainable development

Core Behaviors

Connect & Collaborate - Build trust through communication and teamwork; Share knowledge and embrace diversity

Analyse & Plan - Use data and evidence for decision-making; Plan proactively and prioritize effectively

Deliver Results with Positive Impact - Take ownership and deliver quality outputs; Align work with UNIDO mission and objectives

Learn and Develop - Continuously develop skills; Seek feedback and share knowledge

Adapt and Innovate - Respond flexibly to change; Embrace innovation and new approaches

Functional Competence

Continuously develop and maintain expertise

Stay informed of industry trends and best practices

Apply knowledge to improve results and decision-making

Adopt new tools and technologies

Take ownership of professional development

1. Minimum Requirements

Education:

Completed secondary education is required.

Certificate of completed apprenticeship or equivalent (e.g. “Gesellenbrief”) as a skilled stone builder/mason is required. The HTL or equivalent certificate is accepted in lieu of the completed apprenticeship supported by relevant practical experience as stone builder/mason.

Technical and Functional Experience:

A minimum of work experience in the masonry field is required as follows:

• Completed secondary education: at least 2 years of relevant experience;

• First-level university degree or higher: at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the internet.

Physical Requirements:

Good physical condition is required as work involves considerable physical exertion, e.g. walking long distances, standing, crouching, lifting and carrying heavy objects and working on high scaffolds and ladders or in inconvenient positions. Work has often to be carried out at irregular working hours and within short notice.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency and/or working knowledge of another official UN language or German is desirable.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.
All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/
NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.
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