Volunteer Opportunity from UNV: Environmental Engineer in South Sudan
By: UN VolunteersLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityEngineering
SkillsStrong planning skills., مهارات التواصل, مهارات العمل الجماعي, teamwork skills, − Excellent communication skills. , Self-reliance skills, مهارات التخطيط, مهارات الاعتماد على الذات, التكيف والمرونة, القدرة على ترتيب الأولويات, مهارات حاسوبية، وكفاءة استخدام Word و Excel و PowerPoint, Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adaptability and Flexibility, Ability to identify priorities
Age
- 27 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment, Engineering and Architecture
Job locationSouth Sudan, Sudan
Needed documentsMotivation Letter
Deadline2023-08-30
Opportunity description
UNV offers a volunteer opportunity in South Sudan and announces its need for the efforts of one volunteer to work as an environmental engineer starting from 01/09/2023 for a period of 10 months with the possibility of extension.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Design and implement environmental controls for solid waste and wastewater management to ensure efficient environmental risk management.
- Design and implement the mission’s environmental engineering plan in accordance with UNMISS SOPs and applicable HQ guidance.
- Run hydraulic models such as HEC-RAS to assess drainage and flooding.
- Design pump or lift stations and associated pipelines for sewage or stormwater.
- Contribute to the planning of environmental engineering projects for field offices in solid and wastewater management.
- Review drawings for constructability and completeness.
- Participates in carrying out pilot projects or tests to produce innovative solutions to situations unique to field locations, particularly for solid waste management.
- Supports in administrative tasks to support the achievement of projects and operations of EEU.
- Carrying out any other tasks required to support the Engineering Section as directed by the Head of the Environmental Engineering Unit.
- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
- Successfully support the Engineering Section in complying with the industry standards in the construction and delivery of engineering-related services.
- Contributed to capacity building of national staff and other local personnel working for the Mission.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with a focus on environmental engineering and/or water resources concentration, Solid Waste Management, Water Resource Engineering, and/or related areas of study.
- 3 years of experience in environmental engineering or civil engineering.
- Experience in simultaneous management of relevant projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Fluent in the English Language.
- Communication skills and commitment to continuous learning.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Teamwork and respect for diversity.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and self-reliance.
- Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (excel, word, PowerPoint).
- Affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, and volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize tasks, and handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion.
- Driving license for Manual 4x4 vehicle.
Please note: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment and be aged 27 - 80.
About the United Nations Volunteers(UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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