Posted on: Wed 12-07-2023

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH Specialist, NOC

Job No: 563539

Location: Kano

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Level: NO-3

Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

How Can You Make a Difference?

• The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of Field Office for guidance and general supervision.
• The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the Kano Field Office.
• The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the Kano Field Office.

Summary of key Functions / Accountabilities

• Staff management and capacity building
• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support for programme implementation
• Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Requirements

• To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
• Education: Master’s Degree in Hydrology & Water Resources Management, Public Health, Water Engineering, Water and Environmental Management or other specialist field related to WASH is required.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries, including one year deployment in a developing country.
• Language Requirements: Oral and written proficiency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Application Closing Date

24th July, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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