Special Notice

The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for the announced job opening. All interested candidates should submit their Personal History Profile (PHP) and copies of their educational diploma/certificates and employment records to Recruitment & Career Development Unit (RCDU) via email at minustah-recruitment@un.org.  Blank PHP and supplementary sheets are available at the MINUSTAH Bulletin Board for Internal Candidates and at the MINUSTAH website (http://minustah.unmissions.org/recrutement) for external candidates.  Attachments/file size bigger than 14 MB should be sent in batches.

For ease of reference, please include the job opening number indicated above in the subject of your e-mail.

Organization Setting and Reporting Line

This position is located in the Engineering Section of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The incumbent will report directly to the Head of Water and Sanitation Unit.

Responsibilities:    

• Assist in the management of water and sanitation unit in efficient manner by
  preparing draft requisition for spare parts, consumable, e.g. pump, water bladder, spare parts for Module I and module II water treatment plants and for modules I, II and III of wastewater treatment plants.
• Obtain daily, weekly and monthly reports from WWTP Operators and analyze requirements in terms of spare parts, chemicals and maintenance requirements.
• Advise WWTP Operators on the minor repairs and replacements that they should carry out on site.
• Carry out major maintenance of WWTPs including but not limited to repairs of membranes; mechanical and chemical cleaning of membranes; replacement of membranes, blowers, regeneration of activated sludge blankets/layers; removal of sludge from all modules; replacement of WWTP pumps, sensors and modules.
• Install or decommission wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) including the following:
• Installation of Module I (septic module), Module II (Equalization and Lifting Station) and Module III (wastewater treatment);
• Decommission WWTPs at closing camps and reinstall them at other recommended sites.
• Repair leakages in the piping and tanks.
• Check the Panel Board system and electrical connections and replace damaged components together with Electrical and Mechanical Unit.
• Perform site wastewater quality tests advised by WatSan Unit.

• Prepare inventory list of required items/ spare parts as well as tools and equipment in the asset control database after receipt.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly report and submit to Unit supervisor for review.
• Prepare the attendance sheet for National and Individual Contractor staff.
• Task and keep records of UNOE sewage truck and water truck daily trips and monitoring.
• Compile data for the list of works requests, contract extensions and attendance sheet for IC workers, request for replacement of IC when needed, and submit attendance leave report.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Chief Engineer.

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& 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.

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 team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcoming.

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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education: - High school diploma is required. In addition certificate training in operation and installation maintenance, operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants is advantage.

Work Experience: - A minimum of five (5) years experience in operation and/or maintenance of water or wastewater treatment/purification plants is required.

Languages: - English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Good communication and working knowledge in French is an advantage.