WATER AND SANITATION ASSISTANT
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This position is located in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), duty station of Kadugli. The Water and Sanitation Assistant reports to the Chief of Water and Sanitation Unit through the Kadugli Engineering representative or their designate.
Within delegated authority, the Water and Sanitation Assistant shall carry out the following duties: • Assist in all tasks related to water supply and sewerage works installations in the mission; • Assist in installation of new water supply and sewerage works and maintain existing systems; • Assist in installation of new water and wastewater treatment plants and maintain existing plants; • Supervise and monitor the performance of the Camp Services Contractor in relation to water supply, water treatment, wastewater treatment and management, plumbing works and any other water and sanitation works; • Prepare quality assurance reports and monitoring checklists on the work done by the Camp Services Contractor in the water and sanitation field; • Ensure that the water supply and sewerage works installations meet the safety standards in accordance with international codes and regulations; • Assist in carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment; • Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Sector Engineer on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur; • Inspect engineering works carried out by other civilian contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment; • Assist in preparation of technical reports and material quantities for water and sanitation works; • Design simple installations; • Assist in preparation of material specifications for the purpose of raising local low-value requisitions in Kadugli; • Provide lists of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works and control panels as well as necessary tools and equipment, well in advance; • Liaise with Water and Sanitation Engineer for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works, electrician on electrical matters and other engineering sub-units, as necessary. • Provide instructions on end-use care and servicing of water supply and sewerage works; • Train user's Technicians on proper operation, upkeep, general maintenance of water supply and sewerage works and monitoring quantity levels of supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance, as well as maintenance of log books, maintenance records and spare parts' consumption records; • Provide input for data entries in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul, transfer, and disposal of equipment; • Performs other duties as and when required, including emergency call-out and standby duties.
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Vocational training in a related field of water and sanitation and/or plumbing from a Technical/Trade school, with appropriate apprenticeship certificate or diploma is desirable.
A minimum of three (03) years of progressively responsible experience in water supply and sewerage works, plumbing, water and wastewater treatment plants and pump installations is required. Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of treatment plants and pump systems is required.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of the other is desirable.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. • This position is temporarily available for a period of 365. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
Information
- Location: Kadugli, Sudan
Industry experience
Education: High School
Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant
Taxonomy
- Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
- Senior WASH officer
- WASH in remote communities