Civil Engineer

Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.

The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement.

Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes:

(a) Protection of civilians
(b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance
(c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process
(d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law

The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers.

Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

The Engineering Section provides mission-wide operational support in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Reports directly to the Chief of the Engineering Operation Unit, Engineering HQ in Tomping, where the incumbent will oversee all civil engineering related activities.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Engineering Operations Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Applying of commonly used engineering calculations, practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the design, construction, or repair of buildings, roads, bridges, airfields, helipads, railways, docks, waste disposal systems, and other related structures and activities in the field.
• Planning and designs specifications for projects.
• Preparing BOQ, cost estimates, drawings, Statement of Works (SOW), technical specifications and bidding documents for both in-house/outsourced Mission engineering project.
• Undertaking frequent site visits to monitor the project activities and advise on technical matters.
• Conducting Technical Evaluations of Bids and preparing Technical Evaluation Reports for projects.
• Developing technical data regarding materials, sizes, dimensions, and quantities and costs to be incorporated in formal specifications.
• Preparing cost estimates of repairs of damaged buildings, facilities and systems to determine feasibility of repairs or replacement.
• Liaise with other engineers and Mission specialists responsible for related specialized phases to arrive at mutually satisfactory approaches to problems by exchanging and comparing data.
• Conducting investigations to develop improved designs and construction techniques.
• Preparing and producing cost data and estimates on engineering-related requirements of current and planned field missions.
• Analyzing project proposals to ensure technical feasibility and that project objectives are attainable within prescribed resources.
• Identifying all routine engineering operational requirements within Engineering Section; preparing; implementing; and controlling appropriate methods to cater for them, ensuring optimal utilization of available resources in order to provide engineering project management support to Mission clients and Field Locations.
• Monitoring, reviewing and coordinating project design and construction in Engineering Operations and work with Field Engineers in Project Management and reporting of all on-going Mission Priority Projects within the Mission.
• Maintaining accurate project records and files.
• Traveling to various locations in the area of operations to plan and monitor road work maintenance and repairs.
• Drafting engineering drawings using AutoCAD and conducting structural analysis and designing using engineering software such as ETABS, SAFE, or similar applications.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as instructed by the line manager when and as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and actively participating in UNV activities (for instance, events marking International Volunteer Day).
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action they undertake, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment;
• Promote or advise local groups in online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever possible.
• Can perform the UN protocol on environmental health and safety in the workplace and camp.