Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date:
12 Dec 2016If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
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
The WASH Officer will be 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.
Key Expected Results
Programme/Project ManagementEnsure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.Draft sound WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response.Programme Efficiency and EffectivenessEnhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence-based approach and implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply and emergency assistance and WASH programme status.Work Plan and Programme DocumentationAnalyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities) as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.Programme Implementation Information and DataEnsure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database (e.g., SAP, InSight). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.Knowledge SharingCompile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectorial stakeholders, donors and media.Communication and NetworkingEnsure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.Team with local Government and sectorial stakeholders counterparts to exchange information on WASH programme implementation, status, capacity and risk mapping, preparedness as well as movement, prepositioning and distribution of supplies.Coordinate with members of the humanitarian community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to WASH sector. Support the IASC WASH Cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies.Qualifications of Successful Candidate
EducationUniversity 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.Work ExperienceTwo years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector and national government and field work experience.Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach).Language ProficiencyFluency in French and in English.Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values
CommitmentDiversity and InclusionIntegrityCore competencies
CommunicationWorking with PeopleDrive for ResultsFunctional Competencies
Formulating Strategies and ConceptsAnalyzingApplying Technical ExpertiseLearning and ResearchingPlanning and OrganizingTo view our competency framework, please click here.
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.
How to apply: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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501608