Hydrogeologist, P-3 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Field Missions Administered by DPKO DUTY STATION: Multiple D/S VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:07-ENG-PMSS-415203-R-MULTIPLE D/S
Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities (The following duties are generic and may differ depending on the requirements of the mission.) Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Hydrogeologist shall be responsible for the following general duties: Provide overall technical leadership and guidance in the planning and management of ground water resources in keeping with the sustainable utilization policy of the host country for such resources; Develop Mission Specific Policy and Guidelines pertaining to ground water extraction’ with a view to ensuring compliance with relevant policies, laws and regulations of the host country; Collaborate and work closely with other UN Agencies, NGOs, and Local Institutions, Government Ministries and other stake holders with vested interest in ground water resources in the development and implementation of a strategic water support plan for the field Mission, which ensures integration of major issues of concern and water management strategies in the overall plan; Make recommendations for the resolution of problems in groundwater management issues; Review, evaluate, revise ground water exploration project documents, analyze design-specifications included in project proposals for accuracy, soundness, feasibility and cost; Prepare budget including raising requisitions for ground water exploration program; Identify contractors for well drilling program; Collect all relevant geological, hydrological and hydro geological data and information of the host country, with special emphasis to the area of responsibility of the Peacekeeping Mission; Analyze the data and prepare appropriate data bases to facilitate data retrieval and dissemination; Develop and edit Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets and import GIS data from a variety of sources; Investigate the occurrence, circulation and distribution of ground water and establish recharge volumes, mechanisms of flow and outlets to facilitate the definition of sustainable groundwater development strategies in specific areas of the UN-Mission operation within the host country; Conduct appropriate geophysical groundwater investigations/surveys using the most recent state of the art techniques available for such studies; Develop water drilling maps indicating locations of aquifers, fractures, coordinates for potential drilling sites, streams network, through the use of various GIS packages and load such information into Global Positioning System (GPS); Prepare geospatial data and provide GIS support including data maintenance and map product generation; Developing sustainable ground water use strategies; Evaluate water table changes (including seasonal variation), storage potential, and permeability and flow distribution; Prepare Scope of Works (SOW), Technical Specifications and Cost estimates for water wells drilling program for the Mission; Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for solicitation of well drilling contracts; Evaluate Proposals submitted by prospective contractors and make technical recommendations for the selection of suitable contractors; Supervise the drilling programme to ensure compliance with required technical specifications for material, equipment and workmanship; Prepare well drilling reports including well details, such as well E-logs, pump tests results; Investigate the effects of waste disposal or agricultural development and other land uses on the short term and long term quality of ground water; Lead efforts of team/s studying critical problems related to design, construction and maintenance of water wells and related equipment; Perform other duties as required.
Competencies Professionalism – Demonstrated effectiveness in developing plans, policies, and procedures related to sustainable water management programs; ability to serve as a technically responsible specialist in ground water resources management; ability and readiness to deploy to harsh, hostile and difficult remote locations within the Mission area at short notice; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Planning and Organizing – Proven ability to plan, organize and carry out effective and efficient ground water exploration programs in developing countries; ability to work under stressful working environment and deliver required outputs within the set out deadlines while handling concurrent activities/projects. Communication – Proven ability to write clearly in a concise manner in presenting issues, programs, and plans to subordinates, senior management staff and the general public. Technological Awareness – Proven ability to conduct ground water modeling (convection, dispersion, diffusion) and to apply up-to-date remote sensing geophysical methods for ground water investigations; demonstrated high level of computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and in operating common data bases, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and project management soft wares. Teamwork – Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; demonstrated ability to develop and sustain teams as well as be an effective team member. Judgment and Decision-making – Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and take decisions on difficult and complex issues.QUALIFICATIONS
Education Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Civil Engineering. A first University degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience with a National Institution, or a large organization/firm, engaged in ground water exploration, both in the field and at the Headquarters. Experience in ground water exploration in arid or semi arid regions applying standard geophysical techniques and methods for ground water exploration in a variety of subsurface rock formations. Experience acquired while serving with an International Organization, UN-Peacekeeping Operations, military or other operations in the same field, relating to ground water exploration, would be an advantage.
Languages Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.
Other Skills Ability to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment of ground water extraction and ability to, develop and implement appropriate mitigation measures for ground water pollution abatement and control. Water chemistry and water quality monitoring including standard water treatment methods. Experience in GIS tools and techniques. Knowledge of applicable appropriate computer programming such as FORTRAN, C and Java would be useful.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to Apply to Field Mission vacancies:
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online.
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1. To start the application process, applicants must open a “MY UN” account. Go to Log-in, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.2. Once you are registered on-line, complete and save your Personal History Profile (PHP).3. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. Additionally, you are encouraged to fill all of the fields to best convey your personal ambitions.4. Applicants may apply for generic and/or specific vacancies using the saved PHP. The PHP may be up-dated when necessary.You can apply to field missions by applying to a generic (multiple duty station M/S) . Current field mission openings can be viewed. You are also given an opportunity to express your preference for current missions in which you would be particularly interested in serving. While this may not constitute a direct application for a post, it will assist us in taking into account your own aspirations.
The generic vacancy announcements are used to generate candidates for the roster. While preferences will be registered and taken into account, qualified individuals willing to serve in several/all locations will, of course, have a greater possibility of serving.
Your application will be screened and evaluated against the requirements set out in the vacancy announcement. If you meet the requirements of the vacancy announcements your application will be included in a roster system that will be submitted for all vacancies in your occupational group and grade for field missions of your choice. Your application will remain valid in the roster for a period of 12 months. Should you wish to remain in the roster after the initial 12 months, please update and resubmit your PHP.
You can also apply for a post-specific vacancy announcement. You will be evaluated against the requirements as specified in the particular vacancy and your name may be put forward for that specific announcement only. Your application will not be placed in the roster unless you apply to a generic (multiple duty stations M/S) vacancy announcement.
In view of the high volume of applications received, only those applicants who are included in the roster will be notified.
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