General
Description of assignment title: Environmental Engineer
Assignment country: South Sudan
Expected start date: 15/06/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Host entity: UNMISS
Type: Onsite
Duration: 13 months
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Juba
Details
Mission and objectives
Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.
The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes:
(a) Protection of civilians
(b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance
(c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process
(d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law
The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers.
Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.
Context
UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016).
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Environmental Engineering Unit (EEU), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Design and implement environmental controls related to Mission infrastructure to ensure efficient environmental risk management, based on HQ or Mission guidance and regulatory obligations;
• Design and implement the mission’s engineering related environmental management plan in accordance with UNMISS SOPs and applicable HQ guidance to achieve the Mission’s environmental performance objectives;
• Run hydraulic models such as HEC-RAS to assess drainage and flooding.
• Tracks and reports on environmental engineering projects in the Mission;
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to identify and address environmental engineering related issues and opportunities;
• Review drawings for constructability and completeness.
• Establishes and maintains a technical environmental engineering line of communication to the Field Engineering Offices;
• Participates in carrying out pilot projects or tests to produce innovative solutions to situations unique to field locations, particularly for solid waste management;
• Carrying out any other tasks required to support the Engineering Section as directed by the Head of the Environmental Engineering Unit.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in environmental engineering or civil engineering.
Experience in simultaneous management of relevant projects is an asset.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and office technology equipment; hydraulic modelling
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System; Sound security awareness.
• Experience in a multi national organizational environment is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize tasks, and handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.
Area(s) of expertise: Engineering and construction , Facility management
Driving license: manual 4×4 vehicle Required
Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with focus on environmental engineering and/or water resources concentration, Solid Waste Management, Water Resource Engineering and/or related areas of study.
Competencies and values
• Integrity and professionalism
• Accountability
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and respect for diversity
• Communication
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.
All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non – family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.
Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.
The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
