Job Title: WASH Officer
Organization: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Chief Zonal Office Gulu
Vacancy Number: VN/PBR/2016/09
Grade: NOB
About US:
The
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly
to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic
needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together
with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that
commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most
vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly
to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic
needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together
with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that
commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most
vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The WASH
Officer will render support in the implementation of the UNICEF country office in emergency preparedness and
response and contribute to programme design and implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. The incumbent will be
responsible for implementation of emergency response and providing technical
support to partners and local government for the implementation of programme
elements related to development of sustainable water supply and emergency water
provision in Gulu Zonal Office districts.
Officer will render support in the implementation of the UNICEF country office in emergency preparedness and
response and contribute to programme design and implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. The incumbent will be
responsible for implementation of emergency response and providing technical
support to partners and local government for the implementation of programme
elements related to development of sustainable water supply and emergency water
provision in Gulu Zonal Office districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Render support in the formulation of plans of
action in preparation and response to emergencies and contribute to early
warning and timely emergency preparedness. Systematically collect data in
collaboration with other sectors and partners and provide analysis on
evolving emergency situations. Monitor, supervise and ensure the quality
of WASH activities and services in emergencies, refugee settlements and
transit centres with a special focus on improved WASH in communities and
health units, and improved WASH in primary schools, ECDs and child
friendly places, taking into account gender issues. - Offer technical support in the implementation
of appropriate sustainable water supply systems, sanitation and hygiene
strategies by District Government and WASH sector partners including DWO
and DHO. Support water, sanitation and hygiene monitoring, information
management and data collection on district level in coordination with
district local government and other relevant stakeholders. Undertake
regular field visits to selected districts and provide technical support
to government entities. Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of
objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet
programme/project objectives. Provide technical advice and assistance to
government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of programmes. - Work closely with the government, UNHCR and
other partners in different fora to ensure effective UNICEF WASH
engagement and contribution. Participate in sector and project related
meetings held at the transit camps and settlement areas. Utilizing sector
coordination platforms ensure that WASH responses are in line with
existing guidance, standards, human rights and legal obligations. Advocate
for due attention and support to be given to environmental and sustainable
development issues related to WASH in all sectors and relevant ministries. - Ensure timely planning, release and end-use
monitoring for emergency supplies. Monitor, supervise and assess the
quality of WASH activities implemented by UNICEF’s partners working in
transit camps and settlement areas. In the event of an emergency, promptly
assist in implementing the initial operation tasks related to emergency
assistance. Participate in implementing emergency preparedness and
response plans as required. - Prepare and submit programme/project status
reports required for management, board, donors, budget review, programme
analysis, annual reports, lessons learned etc., as required. Ensures the
accurate and timely input of reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the United Nations UNICEF WASH
Officer career opportunity should hold a University degree in one of the
following fields: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sanitation
Engineering, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a field relevant to WASH - A minimum of two years’ professional work
experience at the national and/or international levels in programme
development, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in a
related field. - Previous field work experience.
- Additional training or background in emergency
response management or emergency preparedness and planning highly
desirable. - Familiarity with work related dynamics at
community, district and central levels and ability to work in the field. - Relevant experience in Community based health
programmes is an added advantage.
Personal Competencies:
- Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion;
Integrity - Core Competencies (Required):
Communication; Drive for Result; Working with People - Functional Competencies (Required): Applying
Technical Expertise; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Analyzing;
Adapting and Responding to Change; Relating and Networking; Persuading and
Influencing; Learning and Researching; Planning and Organizing
NB: UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its
mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United
Nations UNICEF must send their applications accompanied by an updated CV and
P11 form, download here, as well
as two of the most recent performance evaluation reports.
suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United
Nations UNICEF must send their applications accompanied by an updated CV and
P11 form, download here, as well
as two of the most recent performance evaluation reports.
The
Email applications should be sent in this format and so name your file
attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or
Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
Email applications should be sent in this format and so name your file
attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or
Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
The
applications should be addressed to:
applications should be addressed to:
Human
Resource Manager,
Resource Manager,
UNICEF
Kampala, Uganda,
Kampala, Uganda,
Plot
9, George Street,
9, George Street,
P.O.
Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 5th April 2016
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