Quality Engineering Technician-Senior Assistant Vacancy-Job Ref: WJSSUNOPS/2705/2025807

Quality Engineering Technician-Senior Assistant Vacancy-Job Ref: WJSSUNOPS/2705/2025807

Juba (South Sudan)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Background Information -South Sudan

The UNOPS South Sudan Office helps a wide range of local and international partners improve the lives of the South Sudanese people by implementing infrastructure and procurement projects. All UNOPS operations have an increasing emphasis on developing national capacities and considering gender, environmental and community concerns. UNOPS is working in a range of sectors in South Sudan including transport, education, health, post-conflict stabilization and emergency response.

Background Information – Project

The UNOPS Horn of Africa (HAMCO) – South Sudan Country Office will be implementing the PRODUCTIVE SAFETY NET FOR SOCIOECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT (SNSOP) which is funded by the World Bank (WB) to address existing challenges of soaring levels of poverty, vulnerability, unemployment and idleness, particularly amongst youth. The development objectives of the project are to provide cash transfers and access to income generating opportunities and strengthen the National Safety Net Delivery System. SNSOP has three main four components to be namely:

Cash Transfers;
Provision of Economic Opportunities;
Strengthened Institutional Capacity and Social Protection System; and
Project Management, M&E, and Knowledge Generation.
The project will be targeting the most vulnerable segments of the South Sudanese population aiming to benefit in excess of Ninety Six thousand (96,000) beneficiary HH in 15 vulnerable locations across the country.

Functional Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Project Management Support Officer (PMSO), the incumbent is required to support the technical design, feasibility study, and quality control and follow-up the implementation of the identified public works activities at the field level.

Detailed duties and responsibilities include the following:

Monitor the implementation of all identified public works.
Guide the community in selection of cost effective sub-projects.
In consultation with the Environmental and Social Safeguards Assistant, ensure environmental and social safeguards are implemented in all public works activities.
Provide overall guidance to the Community Mobilization Assistant – Mobilization Clerks and Public Works Clerk on all field level public works activities.

Contribute in the formation of public works supervisory structure that includes, community level (foreman that oversees all targeted groups and headman in charge of individual groups), and counterpart officials from the Government.
Liaise with the State Ministry of Physical Infrastructure for synergy in public works related activities.
Ensure proper distribution of public works tools to different project sites based on selected sub projects.
Do routine checks of tool storage facilities in each Boma/Quarter Councils.
Carry out periodic tools verification to ensure that areas where tool breakages or losses are experienced get timely replacements.
Support provision of training at the grass roots level for the communities .
Implement principles and safety rules to be applied to identified public works activities.
Contribute in the preparation and operationalization of the monitoring and evaluation system of the Public Works programme.

Impact of Results:

The Quality Engineering Technician – Senior Assistant will assist the Quality Engineer in ensuring that the labour intensive public work activities are selected and implemented in compliance with the Project Social and Environmental safeguards. Furthermore, the Quality Engineering Technician – Senior Assistant should always address social and environmental issues at the fields site before escalating it.
Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education/Experience/Language requirements.

Education

Secondary School Certificate is required.
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related field with 2 years experience is an added advantage and may substitute some of the required years of experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related field with1 year experience is an added advantage and may substitute some of the required years of experience.

Work Experience

Minimum of five (5) years professional experience in public works activities with Secondary School Certificate is required OR;
Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in public works activities with a Diploma OR;
Minimum of one (1) year professional experience in public works activities with Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience implementing World Bank funded projects is an added advantage.
Skills in engineering is required.

Language requirement

Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of local Arabic and other local languages is desired.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement – Retainer Contract.
Contract level: Local ICA Support – 5 (ICS 5)

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