WATER AND SANITATION ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

- Assists all tasks related to water supply and sewerage works installations in the mission;
- Assists installation of new water supply and sewerage works and maintain existing systems;
- Ensures that the water supply and sewerage works installations meet the safety standards in accordance
with international codes and regulations;
- Assists in carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment;
- Supports operating equipment and drive vehicle with vacuum tank (sewage truck) used to empty septic tanks and grease traps (heavy vehicle license is essential).
- Supports operating the truck mounted equipment for sewage collection and disposal of the sewage systems in the HQ and Area of Operations.
- Periodically inspects ongoing projects and report to the Sector Engineer on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur;
- Assists in preparation of technical reports, drawings and material quantities;
- Liaises with Water and Sanitation Engineer for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works, electrician on electrical matters and other engineering sub-units, as necessary;
- Provides instructions on end-use care and servicing of water supply and sewerage works;
- Trains user's Technicians on proper operation, upkeep, general maintenance of water supply and sewerage works and monitoring quantity levels of supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance, as well as maintenance of log books, maintenance records and spare parts' consumption records;
- Performs other duties as and when required, including emergency call-out and standby duties.

Competencies

Professionalism:  Demonstrated technical skills, knowledge and hands-on experience in water supply and sewerage operations, including treatment plants and pump installations. 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; Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

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 shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Valid driving license for heavy vehicles (Lebanese Class C), with clean driver’s record and proven ability to drive manual transmission is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (03) years of progressively responsible experience in water supply and sewerage works, treatment plants and pump installations is required.

Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of treatment plants and pump systems is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical test which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. If you fulfill the work permit stipulations for Lebanon, please specify in your cover letter and attach a copy of your work permit under ‘attachments” of your application in Inspira.
Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.