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For every child, water.

UNICEF is implementing a three-year program financed by the World Bank and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and ADIN under the Northern Crisis Recovery Program (NCRP) to improve access to basic services and economic opportunities for IDPs and host communities in targeted areas of Cabo Delgado Province. The UNICEF component focuses on WASH services for displaced populations in transit centers, resettlement sties, and host communities.

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How can you make a difference?

This position is based in the UNICEF Mozambique field office in Pemba, Cabo Delgado.  (S)he will be provided supervision and guidance by the Emergency WASH Manager (P4). The Specialist will be the primary focal point for the NCRP program, providing oversight to all aspects of the WASH programming, including interfacing with the World Bank and UNOPS.

The WASH Specialist reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. 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.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

1. Management support to the UNICEF Emergency WASH Manager for the NCRP program.
2. Programme development and planning, with focus on WASH in Emergency output.
3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results, with focus on WASH in Emergency output.
4. Advisory services and technical support, with focus on WASH in Emergency output.
5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building, with focus on WASH in Emergency output.
6. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response.
7. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building, with focus on WASH in Emergency output.

For more information, the detailed job description is available via this attachment -  TOR - WASH Specialist Level 3 TA Pemba FO-F.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

The following minimum requirements:

Education: An advanced university degree (Masters) in one of the following fields is required: water, hydrology, geology or civil engineering or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree is an asset.

Work Experience:

DEVELOPMENTAL:  A minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.

HUMANITARIAN: At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is an asset.

Experience and knowledge of monitoring and evaluation for WASH programs.

Experience and knowledge with environmental and social policies and programming.  Experience with World Bank procedures is an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or another Latin Language is a strong asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

            Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)

            Works Collaboratively with others (1)

            Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)

            Innovates and Embraces Change (1)

            Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)

            Drive to achieve impactful results (1)

            Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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