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UNICEF recruits 01 Water & Env. Sanitation Specialist, P-4

UNICEF recruits 01 Water & Env. Sanitation Specialist, P-4

UNICEF

Antananarivo, Madagascar
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Water & Env. Sanitation Specialist, P-4, Antananarivo, Madagascar
Job no: 547835Contract type: Fixed Term AppointmentLevel: P-4Location: MadagascarCategories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Emergency Programme
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, HopeThe 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.

How can you make a difference?The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief CSD (P5) for general guidance and direction. The Specialist supports the Chief in managing the WASH section, and in leading the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The WASH Specialist level 4 provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme. The WASH Specialist level 4 provides authoritative advisory services to government and sector support agencies, and interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in the International Development Banks.

Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
1. Management support to the Chief CSDAdvise the Chief CSD in establishing the annual work plan and annual workplan outputs, activities and developmental priorities of WASH section staff, determining priorities and performance measurements. Monitor workplan implementation, to ensure that WASH output results are achieved to schedule and performance standards.  Report critical issues to the Chief CSD for timely action.
Provide technical advice to WASH section staff on all aspects of programming and implementation.Perform the full duties of the Chief CSD in his/her absence.
2. Programme development and planningDraft the WASH inputs for the situation analysis.  Provide comprehensive and current data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and implementation. Keep abreast of WASH sector developments, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness in WASH programme design, management and implementation.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to discuss national WASH priorities, resources, strategies and methodologies to ensure the most strategic use of the collective resources of external support agencies.Participate in strategic WASH programme planning discussions and the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification, ensuring alignment with the 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 WASH external support agencies.Prepare WASH donor proposals, ensuring alignment with the WASH output results in the country programme.
3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of resultsDraft documentation for programme reviews and analytical statements on progress and constraints of WASH outcome and output results.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for the achievement of the WASH output results.  Ensure effective collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, where needed.With other external support agencies, analyze national government WASH sector programmes and projects, with a focus on WASH outcomes (behaviors), using bottleneck analysis tools available in the sector (WASH-BAT, CSOs, SDAs).Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other partners and prepare reports for the Chief of CSD and CO management.Monitor, report and certify 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 issues to the Chief of CSD, for timely resolution.Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
4. Advisory services and technical supportParticipate in strategic discussions to influence national WASH policies and strategies, including the reduction of inequalities, contributing global sector learning.
Advise senior officials in government, NGOs, UN agencies and WASH sector donor agencies on WASH policies, strategies and best practices.Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional offices and headquarters.Plan for the 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. 
5. Advocacy, networking and partnership buildingBuild and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, WASH institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration.
Support analysis of national budgets for WASH, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for improvements in sector efficiency.Produce 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 in the planning and agenda setting.Interact with global and regional initiatives and partnerships for WASH.
6. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and responseManage all aspects of UNICEF’s preparedness for WASH in emergencies.
Ensure the coordination arrangements for humanitarian WASH are in place, 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 leadership/managerial role in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises. 
7. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity buildingManage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.Support the professional development of UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiatives to strengthen capacities systematically.Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.Innovate and embrace change on new technology to strengthen WASH Climate resilience, Market Based Sanitation development at scale, Water supply management, Public Private Partnership development at scale
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: sanitary engineering, hydrogeology engineering, water engineering. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree is required such as  public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, marketing, Climate change, sanitation

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

– Minimum Two years’ experience in Management
– Experience in Public Private Partnership (PPP), Market based sanitation, WASH Climate Resilience, new technology (Desalination, long distance pipeline, Sand Dams, Solar Systems…).
– Expert knowledge of two components and basic knowledge of four components. One year of deployment in a developing country is required.
HUMANITARIAN:– At least six months of work in humanitarian situations, including one three-month deployment mission (with UN- Govt-INGO), is required. 
Fluency in French and English are required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.
HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates are requested to apply only online by clicking the APPLY button, and attach a cover letter, detailed CV, and a copy of the highest accredited diploma.

Incomplete or late submission after the deadline (4 February 2022) will not be considered.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will receive an official response to their application. Our job applications are also available on the site http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/
* See the list of accredited institutions on the link: www.whed.net
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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks:Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Deadline: 04 Feb 2022 E. Africa Standard Time
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