Field Sanitary Engineer-Field Office Jerusalem

Vacancy Announcement

Field Sanitary Engineer, Grade 16

Deadline for Applications

31 January 2019

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, (but on Limited Duration Contract (LDC) basis for external candidates), with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/003/2019/X

Duty Station & Department

Field Office Jerusalem- •Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme / Environmental Health

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Chief, Field Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme and supervises staff assigned to the Sanitation Services sub-programme in the Field.

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the• incumbent:

•         Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates camp environmental health services in the Field to which assigned, including water supply, sewerage and drainage, solid waste management and control of insects and rodents.

•         Assesses needs and provides advice on the improvement of sanitary facilities at UNRWA schools;

•         Develops, as necessary, terms of reference for feasibility studies and co-ordinates construction works for the development of environmental infrastructure with the Construction Division.

•         Develops self-help camp sanitary improvement programmes and provides technical guidance and supervision to such programmes.

•         Arranges for and participates in in-service training for sanitation staff and carries out studies and research work on sanitary subjects, as needed.

•         Liaises and maintains contact with the respective governmental, municipal and other concerned local organizations on sanitation matters planned and/or executed by the host government or local bodies for the benefit of refugee camps.

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Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary JD1137.1 plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (7.5 % of basic salary staff member contribution, 15% of basic salary paid by the Agency)

• Dependency allowances (if applicable)

• 25% of the basic salary as Senior Professional Officer Allowance (SPOA).

• 30 days of annual leave

• Compulsory medical insurance

Additional information

A driving licence valid in the country of duty station as the incumbent will be required to travel frequently within the Field during the performance of his/her duties.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A degree in civil engineering from a recognized university.

A post-graduate degree or diploma in sanitary engineering.

Work

experience

Six years of professional working experience, preferably in construction and maintenance programmes.

Language(s)

Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Desirable qualifications:

Knowledge of use of computers for statistical applications and engineering designs.

Equivalency:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

••••••••••• https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 15 January 2019