ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world. This position is located in the Environmental Technical Support Unit, Planning and Sourcing Support Section, Supply Chain Service, based in the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi. The incumbent will report to the Chief Environmental Technical Support Unit (ETSU).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief ETSU, and in line with the established United Nations Rules and Procedures, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Environment Strategy for Peace Operations – Water and Wastewater Pillar and activities pertaining to technical assistance. In fulfilling some of the duties and responsibilities, the incumbent may be required to travel to remote locations in field missions. Within delegated authority, the Engineering Assistant (Water and Waste Water) will be responsible for the following duties:

• Project Management and Site Supervision: as a DMS appointed member of Project management team /Project manager o Supervises and coordinates activities concerning planning and scheduling of projects for construction, repair, and installation of water and wastewater infrastructure, premises and ground works. o Supervises and coordinates activities concerning projects for water and wastewater installations, systems and equipment. o Performs project management activities coordinating construction and alteration works to ensure that the quality of contractors' services is in accordance with set terms and conditions, codes and standards as well as health and safety rules and regulations and environmental standards. o Performs activities related to commissioning of engineering works, including periodical and final inspection. o Liaises with projects stakeholders to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems. o Updates Supervisors/Managers periodically on projects status.
• Planning and design of all minor and major projects: o Applies commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents for projects related to design, construction, upgrade or repair of water and waste water treatment facilities and infrastructures o Carries out site visits, technical/risk assessments and prototype inspections. o Analyzes project proposals to assess technical feasibility and resources estimation. o Prepares technical specifications, construction drawings, bills of quantity and cost estimates for bidding packages.
• Data collection and cost analysis: o Provides specialized support in carrying out technical assessments of existing water and wastewater infrastructure. o Assists the supervisor in preparing draft proposals for construction...