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WASH Officer, NO-B, (Temporary Appointment), Juba, South Sudan (for South Sudanese nationals only)

New York City

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: New York City
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Environment
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
  • Closing Date: Closed

UNICEF South Sudan seeks a WASH Officer, NO-B based in Juba

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office, the WASH Officer is accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy. Also works closely with the Head of Field Office / Emergency Specialist on the sectoral elements of the Office's emergency preparedness and response and emergency interventions.

Key Expected Results
1. Support to program development and planning
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
6. Emergency preparedness and response

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
• Two years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector and/or national government and field work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach).
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity

Core competencies
Communication
Working with people
Drive for results

Functional Competencies
Formulating strategies and concepts
Analyzing
Applying technical expertise
Learning and researching
Planning and organizing

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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