WASH Specialist P3 Temporary Appointment Post, Mogadiscio, Somalia

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  • Salary:
    negotiable
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    Contract
  • Posted:
    1 year ago
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    Project Manager
  • Deadline:
    23/09/2022

WASH Specialist, P3, Temporary Appointment, Post#00121814, Mogadishu CO, Somalia (Open to Non-Somali Candidates only)

Job no: 555245

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Somalia Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)

School/Unit: Somalia

Department/Office: Mogadiscio, Somalia

Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

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Job organizational context:

The WASH Specialist level 3 GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the WASH Programme is a major component of the Country Programme (CPD). The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of WASH (Level 5).

Purpose of the job:

The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of WASH (Level 5) 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. The WASH Specialist supports the development, preparation, construction contract management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Resilience WASH pillar within the country program. 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. The specialist will ensure that all aspects of the climate Resilience programming consider and account for the impact of climate change, especially on water scarcity, energy access, and environmental degradation.

Key functions, 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 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.
  •  Provide technical assistance to integrate climate change, energy, environment, and DRR into UNICEF core programmes and advocacy platforms.
  •  Ensure contract implementation satisfactory progress, alignment with contractual agreements and donor conditions, and identification of barriers and bottlenecks.

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

With other external support agencies, strengthen national government WASH sector monitoring systems, 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 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.

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 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.
  •  Serve as a focal point for drilling work and geophysical survey in support of infrastructure development, planning, and operation and maintenance for safely climate resilience facilities.
  •  Oversee the supervision of engineering firms and verify quality assurance and certification of boreholes completion.

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.
  •  Contribute to capacity development of the section team on the use of internal corporate tools such as VISION and inSight for effective monitoring supplies, budget management and financial reporting.

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 in the UNDAF development planning and agenda setting.

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.

Impact of Results:

The support provided by the WASH specialist 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.

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

  •  An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Environmental studies, Water management, Hydrogeology, or another relevant technical field in Civil Engineering.
  •  Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.
  •  DEVELOPMENTAL: a minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
  •  One year of deployment in a developing country is required.
  •  HUMANITARIAN: At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is required.
  •  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Technical requirements:

Expert knowledge of three components and basic knowledge of three components

  •  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
  •  Handwashing with soap
  •  WASH-in-Schools and Health Centers, Menstrual hygiene management
  •  WASH Construction Contracts management.
  •  National government WASH policies, plans and strategies
  •  Analysis of national budgets and expenditure for basic WASH, and related advocacy

Basic knowledge of both components:

  •  Humanitarian WASH – preparedness
  •  Humanitarian WASH – response and recovery

Basic knowledge:

  •  Humanitarian WASH – coordination of the response

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

  •  Programme/project management
  •  Capacity development
  •  Knowledge management
  •  Monitoring and evaluation

In-depth knowledge:

  •  Human rights and WASH
  •  Gender equality and WASH

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  •  Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
  •  Works Collaboratively with others (2)
  •  Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
  •  Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
  •  Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
  •  Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
  •  Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
  •  Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)

*The 7 core competencies are applicable to all employees. However, the competency Nurtures, Leads and Managers people is only applicable to staff who supervise others

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.

 

 

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 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:

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/”

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Advertised: Sep 16 2022 E. Africa Standard Time Application close: Sep 23 2022 E. Africa Standard Time

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