UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND ETHIOPIA COUNTRY OFFICE VACANCY NOTICE NO. 90483-2015-1 WHEN APPLYING PLEASE QUOTE THE POST TITLE AND VACANCY NOTICE No. as follows: (WASH Officer, VA# 90483-2015-1)
LEVEL: NO-B CONT. STATUS: Fixed-Term (FT)
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, is inviting applications for the above position.
Purpose of the Post Accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities in Dollo Ado, 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Specific inputs shall be required to ensure an efficient and appropriate management of construction and supervision contracts implemented within the Emergency WASH programme. Draft sound WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence base 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.
Analyze 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 at rural and urban levels 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.
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation, including contractors’ requests of payments; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database (e.g., VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on maintaining a gender & equity focus in WASH data collection and reporting.
Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials in collaboration with the C4D section (where relevant), to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media.
Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.
Job Requirement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education requirements: 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.
Work Experience: Five years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector, national government and field work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency WASH preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach) and sector interventions.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and in the local working language of the duty station required.
Nationality: Candidates should be NATIONALS of Ethiopia.
Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity. Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organizing