Result of Service

– Bi-Weekly water quality analyses – Weekly wastewater analyses

Work Location

In-person

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

– Carrying out water quality surveillance, including liaising with Government counterparts to attain data on historical water and wastewater quality data in Haiti. – Carrying out water quality analysis to ensure continuous supply of water that meet WHO Drinking Water Quality Guidelines – Preparing water & wastewater quality monitoring schedules. – Conducting on-site water & wastewater sampling and quality testing. – Carrying out detailed laboratory analysis for physical, chemical and micro-bacteriological quality parameters, preparing reports on the status of the water quality and providing recommendations to the water treatment plant operators. – Ensuring proper update of the database on water quality surveillance. – Carrying out training to GSF troops and UNSOH Personnel on water quality testing and analysis, equipment maintenance, record keeping and process control of water treatment. – Carrying out wastewater quality surveillance to ensure quality confirm to environmental standard and acceptable levels for reuse in watering plants, flushing toilets, firefighting, washing vehicles, construction and dust control. – Conducting advanced water quality analysis related to forensic toxicology. – Conducting advanced wastewater quality analysis including but not limited to Cholera Vibrios and other enteric pathogens – Carrying out operation and first level maintenance of laboratory equipment for ensuring their proper operation. – Carrying out process control of the drinking water and wastewater treatment – Providing monitoring and quality control for disposal of hazardous materials and liquid waste in an acceptable environmental standard. – Preparing annually laboratory equipment and chemical requirement for acquisition planning and replenishment. – Traveling to frontline locations (FOBs and Battalion locations) and conduct on site water and wastewater quality analysis as a routine support to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces. – Prepare water quality analysis reports on weekly, monthly basis and whenever required.

Qualifications/special skills

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, chemistry or equivalent field. At least eight (8) years of working experience in Vibrios as well as other enteric pathogens, physical, chemical and microbiological quality analysis. Experience with standard techniques and practices for operation and maintenance of various types of water and wastewater laboratory instruments and preparation of reagents.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of a second UN language (French) is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.