UNICEF recruits 01 Wash Officer (WASH in school)

Wash Officer (WASH in school), NOB, Bujumbura, Burundi #109219 Open for Burundi Nationals Only

Job Number: 520069 | Vacancy Link

Locations: Africa: Burundi

Work Type : Fixed Term Appointment

 The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does  in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life  in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens  addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context: The WASH Officer NOB (WASH in School) reports to the WASH Specialist P3.

Purpose of the job: The WASH Officer NOB (WASH in School) reports to the WASH Specialist P3. The WASH Officer NOB (WASH in School) provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH in School component of the WASH programme output results of the country programme.

I. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

 Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

 Programme development and planning

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Technical and operational support for programme implementation

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

Networking and partnership building

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Programme development and planning

Draft updates for WASH in the situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH-related outcome and output results. Research and report on trends in WASH, for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.

Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.

Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH sector needs and priorities.

Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support progress towards the WASH-related outcome and/or output results in the country programme.

Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.

 Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, provide solutions on routine programme implementation and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.

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.

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.

 Technical and operational support for programme implementation

Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.

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.

 Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

 Draft 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.

Study and fully understand 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.

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.

Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH.

Participate in inter-agency meetings on UNDAF planning, to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and implementation strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes.

Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

 Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

 Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems).

Assist in the preparation of learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.

Assist in creating and delivering learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.

Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

 II. Impact of Results

 The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the country office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme.  This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.

III. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.

 Core Values

 Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

 Communication (II)

Working with people (I)

Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies:

 Formulating strategies and concepts (I)

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Learning and researching (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

IV. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

  University degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.

 Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

 Experience:

  a minimum of two years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.

  Language Requirements:

 Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required.

V. Technical requirements

 Expert knowledge of the three component below

WASH in Schools and Health centers

Menstruation hygiene management

Handwashing with soap

Basic Knowledge of the four component below

 Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries – including water safety, sustainability

Rural sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, incl sustainability; applying CATS principles

Urban sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, incl sustainability

National government WASH policies, plans and strategies

Basic Knowledge of both component below

1. Humanitarian WASH – preparedness

2. Humanitarian WASH – response and recovery

Expert knowledge of two components below and basic knowledge of the other two components

1. Programme/project management

2. Capacity development

3. Knowledge management

4. Monitoring and evaluation

In-depth knowledge of:

1. Human rights and WASH

2. Gender equality and WASH

(This position is only for nationals of Burundi)

 Closing Date Fri Mar 08 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)