UNOPS South Sudan WASH Programme Engineer
UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Code VA/2013/B5304/1785
Post Title WASH Programme Engineer
Post Level IICA-2
Position status Non-rotational Project Title USAID
Org Unit AFO – SSOC
Duty Station Yambio, SOUTH SUDAN (non-family )
Duration 6- 12 months
Closing Date 8 Feb 2013
Post Title WASH Programme Engineer
Post Level IICA-2
Position status Non-rotational Project Title USAID
Org Unit AFO – SSOC
Duty Station Yambio, SOUTH SUDAN (non-family )
Duration 6- 12 months
Closing Date 8 Feb 2013
Background
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) – South Sudan Operations Centre (SSOC) is based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. Current SSOC operations are largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including designing, constructing and rehabilitating roads and bridges, schools, clinics and Government and Ministry offices. SSOC also procures goods and services for a number of partners and provides logistics and operational support to institutions in South Sudan with the overall objective to support partners in achieving their programme goals. UNOPS–SSOC works with various partners including the government ministries of South Sudan, donors, and United Nations agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union (EU), the Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank. UNOPS is recruiting a WASH Programme Engineer for a period of 6 months to design and implement the proposed water distribution network system in both Ezo and Tombura and take the lead in its initial implementation. The work of the WASH Programme Engineer will be based on a recent report which was drawn up following an assessment of the feasibility of providing a water distribution network in Ezo and Tombura.
The WASH Programme Engineer will report directly to Programme Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager the WASH Programme Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Assessment & details engineering design the proposed water supply system for Ezo and Tambura;
• Design a system ensuring post-implementation sustainability, establish the community participation for recovery the maintenance of the schemes;
• Set up an appropriate management model for operating the infrastructure and distribution system with cost recovery, affordability and the ‘willingness to pay principle’ taken into account;
• The system should give priority to sourcing surface water either from Surface or ground water through the use of a gravity pressure/piped water supply system while distribution shall be through stand pipe system cluster community practicing by South Sudan Government.
• The design shall take into account projected water demand and look the low cost energy consumption e.g. solar energy;
• Flow analysis shall be conducted, including analysis of the yield of the water source, minimum and maximum available discharge, and flow data. Prediction of wet season and dry season flow is also important and needs to be taken into account;
• The design should incorporate water abstraction methods as the preferred distribution option;
• The design and implementation shall incorporate environmental compliance procedures;
• Hold meetings and liaise on an ongoing basis with representatives from the Western Equatoria State Ministry of Physical Infrastructure (MoPI) and Juba based water supply officials;
• Liaise with the Western Equatoria State Water Supply and Sanitation Directorate and county WASH officials;
• Remain in contact with the local and international humanitarian community in the area;
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Programme Manager.
• Preparation of Engineers Estimate, specifications, bidding documents according to the UNOPS procurement rules and regulations
• During implementation responsible for Supervision, quality control, training of national staff members under Government counterparts and smoothly handover the system to the community and Government officials.
• Supervise design and implementation activities to ensure quality of work as provided in specifications;
• Conduct regular survey of the construction work and work progress reports to be provided to the Programme Manager.
• The WASH Programme Engineer will be directly responsible for designing and leading the implementation of the project with the support of the technical team to ensure all the given tasks are delivered and the work completed on time to the required standards to meet the client’s requirements.
• Design a system ensuring post-implementation sustainability, establish the community participation for recovery the maintenance of the schemes;
• Set up an appropriate management model for operating the infrastructure and distribution system with cost recovery, affordability and the ‘willingness to pay principle’ taken into account;
• The system should give priority to sourcing surface water either from Surface or ground water through the use of a gravity pressure/piped water supply system while distribution shall be through stand pipe system cluster community practicing by South Sudan Government.
• The design shall take into account projected water demand and look the low cost energy consumption e.g. solar energy;
• Flow analysis shall be conducted, including analysis of the yield of the water source, minimum and maximum available discharge, and flow data. Prediction of wet season and dry season flow is also important and needs to be taken into account;
• The design should incorporate water abstraction methods as the preferred distribution option;
• The design and implementation shall incorporate environmental compliance procedures;
• Hold meetings and liaise on an ongoing basis with representatives from the Western Equatoria State Ministry of Physical Infrastructure (MoPI) and Juba based water supply officials;
• Liaise with the Western Equatoria State Water Supply and Sanitation Directorate and county WASH officials;
• Remain in contact with the local and international humanitarian community in the area;
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Programme Manager.
• Preparation of Engineers Estimate, specifications, bidding documents according to the UNOPS procurement rules and regulations
• During implementation responsible for Supervision, quality control, training of national staff members under Government counterparts and smoothly handover the system to the community and Government officials.
• Supervise design and implementation activities to ensure quality of work as provided in specifications;
• Conduct regular survey of the construction work and work progress reports to be provided to the Programme Manager.
• The WASH Programme Engineer will be directly responsible for designing and leading the implementation of the project with the support of the technical team to ensure all the given tasks are delivered and the work completed on time to the required standards to meet the client’s requirements.
•Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Communication: demonstrates openness in sharing information; keeps people informed; demonstrates active listening skills; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audiences; two-way communication skills;;
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 the team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect his/her own position; shares the credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for the team shortcomings;
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate time and resources; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently;
Client Orientation: establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; meets deadlines for delivery of services to clients; identifies client needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
Accountability: takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; operates in compliance with UNOPS procedures, rules and regulations; supports and provides oversight to subordinates; delivers outputs within the prescribed time, cost and quality standards.
Managerial Competencies:
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate visions into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; drives for change and improvement;
Empowering others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members' inputs and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them;
Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; ensures that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly;
Judgement / Decision Making: Identifies the key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; takes decisions with an eye towards their impact on others and on the Organization; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education/Experience/Language
• Master’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Water Engineering. (A Bachelor’s Degree with up to two years of relevant work experience may substitute for an advanced university degree).
• Minimum of 5 years of WASH experience including at least three years of experience in the design of town/urban water supply schemes;
• Knowledge of the latest applicable technologies for small town water systems in developing nations and also large municipal water systems in well-developed cities and towns;
• Good knowledge of designing complex water supply systems;
• Familiarity of urban water supply systems / network analysis software packages is essential. Water CAD is an advantage;
• Experience of working with local and international humanitarian communities desirable;
• Experience of working in developing countries an asset;
• Good experience of working in the field;
• Competency in the use of all commonly used computer software – spreadsheets and other computer programmes.
• Knowledge of South Sudan WASH experiences is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of WASH experience including at least three years of experience in the design of town/urban water supply schemes;
• Knowledge of the latest applicable technologies for small town water systems in developing nations and also large municipal water systems in well-developed cities and towns;
• Good knowledge of designing complex water supply systems;
• Familiarity of urban water supply systems / network analysis software packages is essential. Water CAD is an advantage;
• Experience of working with local and international humanitarian communities desirable;
• Experience of working in developing countries an asset;
• Good experience of working in the field;
• Competency in the use of all commonly used computer software – spreadsheets and other computer programmes.
• Knowledge of South Sudan WASH experiences is preferred.
How to apply:
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their applications on-line on the UNOPS Global Personnel Recruitment Website: https://gprs.unops.org and complete an on-line profile.
Please note that there is no application processing fee for any UNOPS recruitment processes and UNOPS does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status or practices any other forms of discrimination.
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.
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