Water and Sanitation Engineer

Mission and objectivesUnder 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.

ContextEngineering Section Upper Nile State provides statewide operational support in United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS, hereinafter as UNMISS or Mission). Reporting directly to the State Engineer, Engineering Section Upper Nile State in Malakal, the incumbent will be in charge of the all WATSAN related activities in Upper Nile State.

Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the State Engineer the Upper Nile State; 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: • Participate in planning and management of the Water and Sanitation activities for both current as well as future requirements for water and sanitation services in Upper Nile State. • Undertake tasks related to water supply and sewerage works installations. • Maintain and operate conventional water treatment systems and install and maintain Wastewater Treatment Plants . • Periodically inspect ongoing WATSAN projects and report to the Unit Supervisor / State Engineer on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur. • Plan, design, construct and maintain River Nile to UNMISS Camp Pipeline water supply project and maintain conventional water supply system . • Implement activated sludge treatment facilities, operate and maintain the system. • Install, service, maintain, and repair, in compliance with recognized standards and regulations pertaining to safety and installation of WATSAN facilities such as: ablution units, bathrooms and toilets, laundries and kitchen water and wastewater systems • Diagnose technical faults and carry out remedy for malfunctioning or defective sanitary installations. • Perform diagnostics and preventive maintenance of installations of plumbing and pipe work • Review and recommend for approval of WATSAN work orders and assign day to day repair and maintenance tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. • Read and interpret specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for related WATSAN projects, installations and upgrade and repair of WATSAN infrastructure and equipment. • Prepare bills of quantities and costing for WATSAN infrastructure projects. • Assist in technically evaluating bids and proposals for related WATSAN projects. • Manage and conduct performance reviews of the service contracts related to construction , operation and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure . • Contribute to the planning of effective and efficient water and water treatment facilities in the field offices. • Prepare documentation required for budgeting, raising requisitions for the procurement of Water and Sanitation goods and services. • Draft Statement of Work, Statement of Requirements, Bill of Quantities, and Technical Evaluation Criteria. • Analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of solid waste management systems and infrastructure including collection, segregation, recycling and disposal. • Determine and develop solutions to water, environmental and sanitary engineering problems. • Request from 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. • Receive and act on material requests for plumbing items and related equipment from field offices. • Complete paperwork to request Product Identification numbers (PID) from HQ for items not already listed in the Material Master Database. • Design water and sanitation installations and provide the necessary diagrams for laying water supply and sewerage pipelines installations and maintenance work, solar power, and incinerator system. • Perform any other related water and sanitation duties as assigned by Unit Supervisor / State Engineer . 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.

Competencies and values• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Living conditions and remarksLiving 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.