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UNMISS Water and Sanitation Technician Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

UNMISS Water and Sanitation Technician Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.

UNMISS South Sudan looking for “Water and Sanitation Technician”.

Applicants with a Technical/vocational diploma may apply on or before 28th June 2023.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is a United Nations peacekeeping mission for the recently independent South Sudan, which became independent on 9 July 2011. UNMISS was established on 8 July 2011 by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1996.

UNMISS Water and Sanitation Technician Jobs 2023

The UNMISS has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th June 2023 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Water and Sanitation Technician to be based in Juba, South Sudan.

Recruiter United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Position Water and Sanitation Technician
Location Juba, South Sudan
Country South Sudan
Total Vacant Post 01
Qualification Technical/vocational diploma
Experience Required Minimum 03 years
Application Deadline 28th June 2023

Task description

Under the direct supervision of and liaising frequently with the Environmental Engineering Unit and/or in close coordination with the Water and Sanitation; the UNV Water and Sanitation, Technician is required to function within the framework of water and sanitation in the mission for South Sudan, and will perform the following 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 mission wide.
  • Trouble shooting on control panels of incinerators and other packaged equipment such as pumps.
  • Field Remote Infrastructure Monitoring (FRIM) equipment installation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.;
  • 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

Required education level:

  • Technical/vocational diploma in Water supply, pumps, pumping stations/networks, sewage systems, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical parts of various water and sanitation equipment.

Required experience:

  • 3 years of experience in the construction industry as water and sanitation technician is required.
  • Experience in the use and installation of plumbing mechanical equipment, including pumps, packaged water and wastewater treatment plants and tools required.
  • Experience in tracing and repairing system faults required.
  • Ability to read blueprints and sketches required.
  • Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and other IT applications and office technology equipment.
  • 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.

Languages:

  • English, Level: Fluent, Required

Other Details

  • Duration: 9 months (with possibility of extension)
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNMISS Water and Sanitation Technician Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1727145183038720

The Closing Date: 28th June 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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