General
Description of assignment title
Water and Sanitation Engineer
Assignment country
South Sudan
Expected start date
15/01/2025
Sustainable Development Goal
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category
International UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
UNMISS
Type
Onsite
Expected end date
30/06/2025
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
Engineering Section provides mission wide operational support in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS, hereinafter as UNMISS or Mission). Reporting directly to the Chief of Environmental Engineering Unit (EEU) in Engineering HQ Juba, the incumbent will be responsible for Water and Sanitation activities mission wide.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Environmental Engineering Unit; the UNV Water and Sanitation Engineer is required to function within the framework of water and sanitation works in UNMISS, and will perform the following duties and responsibilities: • Participates in planning and management of the Water and Sanitation activities initiated by EEU Unit, for both current as well as future mission requirements for water and sanitation services. • Managing and conducting performance reviews of the service contracts related to operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure mission wide. • Performing surveys and preparing technical reports, drawings, and material quantities. • Contributing to the planning of effective and efficient water and water treatment facilities in the field offices. • Prepares documentation required for budgeting, raising requisitions for the procurement of Water and Sanitation goods and services. • Drafting Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, Bill of Quantities, and Technical Evaluation Criteria. • Analyzes and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems, including collection, treatment, recycling and discharge. • Analyzes and advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of solid waste management systems and infrastructure including collection, segregation, recycling and disposal. • Evaluates, reviews and revises project documents, and analyzes design specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost. • Estimating material requirements and tools or equipment needed to perform the job. • Determines and develops solutions to water, environmental and sanitary engineering problems. • Demand planning and asset management for spare parts for water supply and sewerage works equipment mission wide as necessary tools and equipment to support the water and sanitation operations for the mission. • Receiving and acting on material requests for plumbing items and related equipment from field offices. • Completing paperwork to request Product Identification numbers (PID) from HQ for items not already listed in the Material Master Database. • Designing simple water and sanitation installations and providing the necessary diagrams for laying water supply and sewerage pipelines installations and maintenance work, solar power, and incinerator system. • Monitoring and evaluation activities on EEU initiatives. • Performing any other related water and sanitation duties as needed or assigned. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. • Can perform the UN protocol on environmental health and safety in the workplace and inside camp.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in as water and sanitation engineer or a civil engineer is required. • Experience in designing water and sanitation system is required. • Experience in project and contract management is required. • Supervision of construction works is required. Ability to read blueprints and sketches is required. • Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and other IT applications and office technology equipment. • Experience with AutoCAD is desirable. Experience with hydrologic modeling is desirable.
Area(s) of expertise
Engineering and construction , Facility management, Logistics and Inventory
Driving license
Manual Transmission Required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in water supply and sewage systems and maintenance.
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
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