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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016).

Under the direct supervision of Juba Field Engineer, Engineering Section, the UNV Generator Technician is responsible for the following duties:
• Exercising overall supervision of electrical and electromechanical activities in Engineering Operations, with special attention given to generator related tasks.
• Applying commonly used engineering practices and precedents in completing portions of larger projects related to the installation or repair of generators, synchronizing panels, solar farms and other related structures and facilities in the field mission.
• Participate in making and developing technical data regarding materials, quantities, and costs to be incorporated into formal specifications for generator sets and electrical system requirements.
• Planning and implementing establishment of a mission wide power monitoring and reporting system.
• Participate in developing scope of work (SOW) for all electrical, and mechanical projects and undertake technical and contractor performance evaluation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Chief of Engineering Operations.
• Checking correct requirement of electrical loads for proper sizing of generators; assist in analyzing and correcting distortions on loads and balancing the loading on all three phases of three-phase generators.
• Recording and reporting periodically the POL (Petrol Oil and Lubricant) consumption against the generated power in KWH to ensure compliance with UN standard.
• Performing surveys and preparing technical reports, drawings, and material quantities.
• Ensuring the generators are synchronized to minimize the fuel consumption per power plant.
• Ensuring all power houses are complying with UNMISS waste management and environmental policy.
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Chief/Supervisors of other Units, staff of the section, Local and international contractors including the contractor’s technical personnel, Civilian and Military UN personnel throughout the Mission.
• Providing coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to national personnel
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by the Field Engineer.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, 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 the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
• Can perform the UN protocol on environmental health and safety in the workplace and inside camp.

Results/Expected Outputs:
• Submission of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports within the allotted time as requested by the Field Engineer.
• Proper design and implementation of the recommendations from the environmental baseline study and the environmental action plan for the State to the highest standards and minimum cost to the Mission.
• Capacity building of national staff and other local personnel attached to the Engineering team undertaken.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs).
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed technically possible.

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