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UNICEF recruits 01 WASH Specialist



UNICEF recruits 01 WASH Specialist

DRC Ebola Response: WASH Specialist (P-3 Fixed Term – 1 Year), Goma, DRC
Job Number: 523458 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Congo, Dem. Rep
Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.
On the August 3rd, 2018, DRC government declared a new Ebola Disease Virus (EVD) in North Kivu, health zone of Mabalako. This is the 10th EVD outbreaks since 1976 in DRC. Last one was declared in May 2018.  EVD quickly expanded to 12 health zones with new hotspots in Beni and Butembo.
As of 9 June 2019, 2062 cases (1968 confirmed) have been reported, 1296 peoples died from the EVD.
The EVD response is operated in a challenging context, with protracted humanitarian and volatile security environment, mainly due to the extended presence of armed group/.
UNICEF has quickly deployed programmatic and operational teams on the ground to support the response.
The Specialist who will report to the Chief of Field Office Goma, will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance through the WASH strategy. He/she will be responsible for supporting the WASH Ebola response by providing high quality advice to partners, related to infection prevention and control.
Purpose of the Job
Under the guidance and supervision of the WASH Manager, the WASH Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the current Ebola Response. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.
Key End-Results
Programme development and planning
Draft the WASH inputs for the situation analysis.  Provide timely, comprehensive and current data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and implementation. Keep abreast of WASH sector development trends, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in programme design, management and implementation.
Participate in strategic WASH programme planning discussions. Prepare WASH donor proposals, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, UNICEF’s global WASH strategy and the Country programme, as well as government plans and priorities, and the role of other external support agencies.
Assist in the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification. Prepare required documentation for programme reviews.
Work with colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies for the achievement of WASH output results in the country programme.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of WASH with other UNICEF sectors, for the achievement of the WASH output results.
Draft assigned sections of the annual work plan, in close cooperation with government and other counterparts.
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
With other external support agencies, strengthen national government WASH sector monitoring systems.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in programmes and management, identify and document lessons learned.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders
Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation
Actively monitor UNICEF-supported activities through field visits, surveys and exchange of information with partners, to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely interventions.
Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation.
Plan for use of technical experts from the Regional Office and HQ, as and where appropriate in the WASH programme, through remote support and on-site visits.
Participate in WASH – IPC programme meetings, to review progress, with government, other sector agencies and implementation partners, involved at various stages of WASH programme implementation, to provide expert advice and guidance.
Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional offices and headquarters
4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
Prepare requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency.
Contribute to the coordination arrangement for humanitarian WASH for instant robust coordination in case of an emergency.
Ensure that all UNICEF WASH staff are familiar with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.
Take up support roles in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
5. Networking and partnership building
Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH output results.
Prepare materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund-raising.
Participate in inter-agency discussions, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated
. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems).
Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
Create and deliver learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
Contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiative to strengthen capacities systematically.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders
Qualifications and Competencies
Education
Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, WASH, international relations, business administration or other related disciplines. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields.  A first level university degree (i.e. Bachelor degree) combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced  university degree.
Work Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration.
Developing country work experience (for IP).
Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
Language Proficiency
• Fluency in French and in English; Local working language of the duty station an asset (for IP).
Competency Profile
 i)  Core Values (Required)
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii)  Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication
• Working with People
Drive for Results
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
Analyzing
Leading and Supervising
Deciding and Initiating Action
Persuading and Influencing
Applying Technical Expertise
Planning and Organizing
Adapting and Responding Change
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Closing Date Sun Jul 07 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)

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