Environmental Engineer

Volunteering Engineering

Overview

Design and implement environmental controls for efficient risk management

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Solid computer skills including full proficiency in various MS Office applications required.
• Experience in simultaneous management of relevant projects is an asset.
• Experience in a multinational organizational environment is desirable.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016).

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Environmental Engineering Unit (EEU), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Design and implement environmental controls related to Mission infrastructure to ensure efficient environmental risk management, based on HQ or Mission guidance and regulatory obligations; • Design and implement the mission’s engineering related environmental management plan in accordance with UNMISS SOPs and applicable HQ guidance to achieve the Mission’s environmental performance objectives; • Run hydraulic models such as HEC-RAS to assess drainage and flooding. • Tracks and reports on environmental engineering projects in the Mission; • Liaises with internal stakeholders to identify and address environmental engineering related issues and opportunities; • Review drawings for constructability and completeness. • Establishes and maintains a technical environmental engineering line of communication to the Field Engineering Offices; • Participates in carrying out pilot projects or tests to produce innovative solutions to situations unique to field locations, particularly for solid waste management; • Carrying out any other tasks required to support the Engineering Section as directed by the Head of the Environmental Engineering Unit.

• Integrity and professionalism • Accountability • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Communication • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

environmental engineering or civil engineering. Experience in simultaneous management of relevant projects is an asset. • Proficiency in AutoCAD required. • Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and office technology equipment; hydraulic modelling • 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. • Experience in a multi national organizational environment is desirable. • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize tasks, and handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.

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