JOB DESCRIPTION
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the Engineering Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with duty station, Goma. The Water and Sanitation Assistant report to Field Engineering Officer.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Water and Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Implementation • Assists with testing of water and wastewater parameters to check for compliance with WHO water quality guidelines; • Assists with determining and applying chemical dosage for water and wastewater treatment process; • Assists with operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants; • Assists with installation of water, recycled water, and wastewater systems; • Assists with trouble-shooting, diagnosis, and repair of fault of water and sanitation systems; • Assists with maintenance of electromechanical components for water and sanitation systems such as pumps, industrial control panel and air compressor; • Assists with plumbing works on water, drainage, and sewage pipe work; • Assists in installing, service and repairing water supply systems, package water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage network, package sewage treatment plant, and other associated components such as pumps and control panels; • Assists in carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all the installations and equipment; • Assists in performance monitoring of water equipment in the field, including water distribution supply lines and water storage tanks; • Assists in stripping, repairing and reassembling pumps and other water supply equipment; • Collects samples for the necessary periodic and daily chemical and bacteriological analysis of water and treated wastewater effluent. Planning • Assists in preparing water and sanitation layout maps; • Assists in identifying resources needed for the implementation of water quality monitoring programs; • Assists in preparing tools and equipment required to carry out water and sanitation operations and maintenance. Administration • Assists with collection and compilation of information on water and sanitation systems; • Assists with maintenance and monitoring of data for water and sanitation operations and maintenance of electrical and mechanical components related to water and sanitation; • Assists in the preparation and compilation of water and wastewater testing reports.
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Competencies
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. Planning and Organizing Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Communication Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
A valid Driven license is required. Certification in water, environment, laboratory or equivalent is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in, water quality monitoring, water and wastewater treatment or related area is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in French (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of English is desirable.
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Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise or competency-based interview or both.
Special Notice
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. Le Secrétariat des Nations Unies s’est engagé à atteindre un équilibre entre les hommes et les femmes au sein de son personnel. Les candidates sont vivement encouragées à postuler à ce poste.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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