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• The jobholder will provide technical
  support in the coordination of WASH sector activities in the refugee
  operation
• Render support in the implementation of
  UNHCR Strategic Plan for WASH activities.
• Assist in adapting internationally
  accepted standards, policies, and guidelines for WASH.
• Work in liaison with the Senior WASH
  Officer, consolidate and provide technical support to partners on WASH
  related issues to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, sustainability and
  environmental soundness in their implementation.
• Actively contribute to regular reviews of
  the quantity and quality of water and sanitation services offered in the
  camps and host communities and ensures the maintenance of records of WASH
  performance indicators.
• Undertake field verifications, monitor
  development and evaluate activities and approaches adopted by partners in
  WASH and related sectors, sharing the results with WASH focal points in
  the field (e.g. natural resources management, environment assessment) and
  formulate appropriate designs and corrective measures as deemed necessary
  in consultation with the WASH focal points.
• Update detailed needs and resource
  assessments and revise designs of technical plans as necessary taking into
  account practical aspects of implementation, and relevant technical
  specifications and guidelines.
• Actively participate in WASH coordination
  meetings as well as in Technical monitoring of activities

• The incumbent holds a professional
  management position responsible for provision of expert technical support
  and advice on strategic planning and policy making on activities within
  the areas of WASH as an integral part of UNHCR programmes.
• The incumbent will ensure that WASH
  services provided to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR are
  based on UNHCR country and or internationally recognized standards and
  policies. Internal and external work relationships where the incumbent
  needs to work closely with includes Programme and field colleagues
• The relevant line ministries for
  coordination purposes as well as be in position to work in line with the
  government policy guidelines Implementing partners in water, sanitation
  and hygiene promotion in the refugee settlements and communities in and
  around the refugee settlements

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Senior Health Information Associate career opportunity should hold a
  University degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering Water Resources
  Development and postgraduate degree in one of the Civil Environmental/
  Water and Sanitation Engineering disciplines or Public health Engineering.
  
• At least five years of professional
  working experience in water sanitary engineering or a related field in
  developing countries dealing with large scale WASH activities
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse
  actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH is
  essential.
• Expertise in area of WASH assessment
  including surveys, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation,
  and coordination is required
• Extensive knowledge and experience of
  working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and
  informal training.
• Proficiency in basic computer software
  such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as GIS.
• Excellent knowledge of English (written/oral
  /comprehension) and knowledge of local language.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly flexible approach to problem
  solving;
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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