UN Volunteers Water and Sanitation Technicians Jobs in South Sudan
UN Volunteers Water and Sanitation Technicians Jobs in South Sudan
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide.
Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer.
UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Installing, operating and maintaining, servicing and repairing water supply systems, water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage network, sewerage treatment plants, pumps, control panels of all plants/pumps and other allied equipment of new construction projects within a sector of the Mission area;
Managing the daily tasks of plumbers and other staff working in the unit;
Performing surveys and preparing technical reports, drawings, and material quantities;
Ensuring that the installation of new systems and the maintenance of existing systems meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations;
Providing lists of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment, well in advance;
Estimating material requirements and tools or equipment needed to perform the job;
Detecting possible defects in plumbing and mechanical systems;
Carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment;
Reporting on the proper delivery of related services to the Supervisor, Water, and Sanitation Unit;
Receiving and acting on Engineering Work Order Requests (EWRs),
Designing simple water and sanitation installations and providing the necessary diagrams for laying water supply and sewerage pipe lines installations and maintenance work;
Conducting regular physical, chemical and bacteriological water quality tests to comply with WHO Guidelines;
Building capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training of national staff and counterparts;
Performing any other related water and sanitation duties as needed or assigned.
Results/Expected Outputs
Responsibilities carried out successfully, safely
and within the specified time and allocated resources;
Submission of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports within the allotted time as requested by the Field Engineer/Head of the Water and Sanitation Unit and/or Chief Engineer;
Proper design and implementation of various projects assigned to the UNV Water and Sanitation Technician to the highest standard and minimum cost to the Mission;
Quality of water supplied to clients meets the WHO standards at all times;
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Degree Level: Technical/Vocational diploma
Education - Additional Comments: Technical / Vocational diploma in water supply and sewage systems and maintenance.
Required experience: 36 months
Experience Remark: At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience as water and sanitation technician in the construction industry;
Experience in the use of plumbing mechanical equipment and tools; experience in tracing and repairing system faults; ability to read blueprints and sketches.
Language Skills English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent
Area of Expertise: Water, sanitation and environmental engineering Mandatory
Area of Expertise Requirement:Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, powerpoint) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;
Other skills: 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.
Need Driving Licence: Yes
Competencies & Values
Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Integrity
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online by 21st January 2019
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it.
Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.
Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Volunteers Water and Sanitation Technicians Jobs in South Sudan
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