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Vacancy AnnouncementSenior Infrastructure Engineer, Grade 18HQ AmmanVacancy Announcement Number 20-AR-AM-12Deadline for Applications 6 May 2020Type of ContractDurationFixed-Term Appointment3 years including 1 year probation period, with thepossibility of further extension, subject to the availabilityof funds, satisfactory performance and continuing needDepartment Infrastructure and Camp ImprovementUNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under thecurrent UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualifiedwomen.UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff workingacross five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make achange.The right to adequate housing for every Palestine refugeeOf the some 5 million Palestine refugees registered with our Agency, roughly one third live in 58recognized refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and Gaza Strip.Over the years, these camps have transformed from temporary ‘tent cities’ into hyper-congestedmasses of multi-storey buildings with narrow alleys. The camps are considered to be among thedensest urban environments in the world, but because camp structures were built for temporaryuse, over the decades the buildings have become overcrowded, critically substandard and inmany cases life-threatening. Launched in 2007 to address the deteriorating environments of thecamps, the Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme (ICIP) adopts an integrated,comprehensive, participatory and community-driven improvement of the built environment ofPalestine refugee camps.Do you want to make a lasting difference?If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the mostvulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.The main responsibilities include: Providing technical guidance on various aspects of the environmental infrastructurecomponent related to sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use, management of storm water run-off and drainage, and on management of water supply and distribution networksas follows:- Assessing the needs and infrastructure problems in the refugee camps as relatedto sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use, water supply and distributionnetworks, the storm water run-off and drainage to determine the services andfacilities required to meet these needs;- Providing technical recommendations and guidance to develop sustainablesewerage, drainage, storm water run-off and water infrastructure; preparingguidelines or tools for development of community participation and awareness intheir maintenance;- Advising the supervisor on all aspects relevant to various stages of related projectsdevelopment including proposals, planning design, and construction that will beimplemented by respective Field offices;- Preparing/reviewing terms of reference of feasibility studies, appraisal of feasibilitystudies, and preliminary and detailed technical designs for projects, with respectto sewerage, drainage, storm water run-off and water infrastructure projects. Planning, developing and supervising or reviewing designs of water supply and distributionnetworks, sewerage collection, treatment, storm water run-off and drainage components ofthe Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme Agency-wide, including resourceplanning; creating detailed designs of water, sewerage and drainage systems, when needed,using modeling software; Assessing project works related to water supply and distribution networks, seweragecollection, treatment, disposal and use, storm water run-off and drainage, through Fields’visits and/or reviewing Field’s related progress reports, ensuring that works, design andrelated activities/interventions undertaken are in accordance with the approved policies,strategies, standards, procedures and best practices; Developing UNRWA policies and strategies, manuals, instructions and guidelines in the watersupply and distribution networks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use,management of storm water run-off and drainage sector including maintenance works in linewith other UNRWA general policies; contributing to the Design Manual and the “CampImprovement Manual” and other technical instructions in the area of environmentalinfrastructure related to water supply and distribution networks, sewerage, storm water runoff and drainage; Preparing for the supervisor’s approval procedures and instructions related to establishmentsand periodic upgrading of camp-by-camp situation analysis to identify problems, needs andpriorities, to ensure adequacy and continuous maintenance of water supply and distributionnetworks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use and management of storm waterrun-off and drainage; Supervising the work of relevant consultants engaged by the Department of Infrastructureand Camp Improvement at HQ Amman and the Fields when needed; Planning, recommending and supervising the Department training programme in the area ofwater supply and distribution networks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use, andmanagement of storm water run-off and drainage.To qualify for this position, you will need:Education An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accreditededucational institution in Civil, Infrastructure or Environmental Engineering; afirst-level university degree in combination with three additional years ofqualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced universitydegree;Knowledge of appropriate computer applications such as AutoCAD,infrastructure engineering software, such as Infrastructure Design Softwareand/or other related software;Knowledge of the latest development of new materials and methods and theirimpact on design and construction.WorkexperienceAt least eight years of progressively relevant experience in environmentalengineering, including design, construction, project planning, managementand contract administration, related to water supply and networks, seweragecollection, treatment, disposal and use, management of storm water run-offand drainage;Experience of computer applications relevant to environmental engineering.Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competenciesof Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Defaultmanagerial competencies may apply. Demonstrated competence in management, problem solving skills and excellentinterpersonal skills Applying Technical expertise; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a teamenvironment; A high level of written and verbal communication skills and practical report and proposalwriting; Creativity and ability to take initiative; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Project management skills.Conditions of serviceMonthly basic salary JD 1246.60 plus special occupation allowance of 69.90% of the basicsalary. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid bythe Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance(if applicable).Additional information The incumbent may be required to travel to the Fields and sites in the Agency’s area ofoperations; The incumbent may be required to work during irregular working time, when needed.For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYIHow to applyApplicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile andcompleting an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degreesfrom accredited educational institutions. Only applications received throughhttp://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, onlyshort-listed applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. Please ensure that the e-mail addressindicated in your Personal History Profile is accurate.The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application,testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related tobank accounts.General InformationThis vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordanwith authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. TheAgency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of workpermit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.Who we areFor 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has beenworking on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and theGaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine refugees inthe Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this assistanceand its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human developmentuntil there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety, dignity andhope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing education,health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance andemergency assistance.For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standardsof integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, andfor non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to upholdthese values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionallycommit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non- smoking workenvironment.The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lowergrade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they havenot committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have notbeen involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rightslaw or international humanitarian law.Date of issue: 16 April 2020/ RJ