Water Sanitation and Environmental Engineer (MONUSCO)

United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩

General

Description of assignment title: Water Sanitation and Environmental Engineer

Assignment country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Expected start date: 16/10/2023

Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist

Host entity: MONUSCO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 9 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Goma

Details

Mission and objectives
MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Context
Assignment is non-family (Goma)

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of WATSAN at Engineering Section Mission level, the duties of the Water Sanitation and Environmental Engineer will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Preparation and/or reviewing of WATSAN, Environment and ELSIE (Elsie – Projects designed for uniformed women) project documents including diagrams, sketches, calculation of requirements, dimensions of pipes and capacities of elements, bill of quantities, specifications and cost analysis and cost estimations.
  • Preparation and/or compilation of monitoring reports and reporting tools of the progress of water, sanitation and environmental tasks on sites.
  • Coordinate the above-mentioned tasks with the field WATSAN colleagues and other engineers/technicians involved in the project.
  • Prepare Scope of Works/Scope of Requirements related to the WATSAN and Environmental related services and goods;
  • Monitoring on site the installation of new water and sanitation networks and systems and maintenance of existing ones by guiding, instructing and clarifying doubts to contractors, manpower, subcontractors, involved in the implementation.
  • Ensure that the works meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations and environmental procedures within the mission;
  • Review and advise weekly field WATSAN and Environmental reports.
  • Perform surveys of existing status of installations and items and prepare technical reports;
  • Prepare and keep the mapping of latest updates of all WATSAN assets.
  • Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions of materials and ensure that minimum stock levels are maintained at all times;
  • Assist other units such as Operations, Infrastructure, etc. when required; Liaise frequently with the facility management and construction units;
  • When working with national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
  • Perform other related duties as may be required.

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 Water and Sanitation Engineering or Environmental

Area(s) of expertise
Engineering and construction , Energy and environment

Driving license
YES Required

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Water and Sanitation Engineering or Environmental

Competencies and values
-Integrity and professionalism;
-Planning and organizing;
-Teamwork;
-Respect for diversity;
-Communication

Other information

Living conditions and remarks
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse.
Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply nor running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential.
Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative.
All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, except for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Entebbe which are now considered family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.
Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is unlikely. All UN Volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis.
The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveller’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani), UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad.
In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.

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


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