Yemen: Wash Officer NOB
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013
Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #35/2013-
If you are a committed, creative Yemeni and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization. UNICEF would like to hear from you.
Post Title : Wash Officer
Contract type : Temporary Appointment
Level of Post : NOB
Duration : 364 days
Duty Station : Taiz
PURPOSE
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Field Office and technical guidance of the head of the WASH unit in Sana’a, the WASH Officer will be responsible for supporting planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of an integrated WASH programme in Taiz and Ibb governorates. . The incumbent will also work closely with the Chief, Field office to follow up on the planning, implementation, and monitoring to ensure that the WASH integrated programme plans and needs are adequately addressed and coordinated in all targeted areas.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage partnerships for implementation of WASH programme activities in rural water supply, hygiene and sanitation, schools and health facilities. Monitor and assess the WASH situation in Taiz and Ibb governorates of Yemen with particular reference to children and women.
- Jointly monitor, supervise and report regularly on WASH interventions under implementation by partners and Government counterparts.
- Undertake field visits and surveys to monitor and evaluate the WASH implementation program, identify problems and propose remedial action. Identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve program delivery.
- Ensure timely and quality adherence to standards and guidelines for all WASH interventions under the technical guidance and support of the WASH unit in Sana’a.
- Support inter-agency and intersectoral collaboration particularly within UNICEF Taiz Field Office in regards to health, nutrition and education as well as between partners operating in the two governorates contributing to the successful achievement of planned results. Support integration of WASH component with health and nutrition interventions in selected result areas to enhance programmatic synergy towards common Young Child Survival and Development (YCSD) section outcomes. Participate in the development of WASH emergency preparedness and response plans for the conflict affected population in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Lead the assessment and analysis of capacity gaps among local partners and institutions and development of comprehensive capacity development plan for WASH, support implementation of the plan to enhance capacity specific areas in accordance with the plan
- Assist partners to develop proposals, plans, budgets and carry out necessary review of partnerships to provide corrective actions in a timely manner
- Contribute to the preparation of progress and end of project reports, donor reports, emergency situation reports (sitreps) by drafting parts relevant to WASH activities in the Governorates covered by the Taiz field office.
- Responsible for the monitoring and timely liquidation of, Direct Cash Transfers for WASH activities in the Governorates covered by the Taiz office as well as end use supplies monitoring for WASH programme in the field office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
? University degree in civil Engineering, environmental engineering, public health or equivalent. Advance university degree in one of the above subjects, an asset.
? Minimum of two years’ progressive documented professional experience in water and sanitation projects, construction, or community development projects.
? Work experience with a UN agency, NGO, and/or development institution is a valued asset.
? Practical experience in working in rural community-based approaches, coordination and networking with partners, including Government
? Fluency in English and Arabic language required.
? Computer literacy; including knowledge of spread sheet, word processing, using internet, etc.
COMPETENCIES:
i)Core Values (Required)
• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results
(iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
•Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Planning and Organizing
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Learning & Researching
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your application, enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org not later than 4 September 2013. For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org
UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
