UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experiemced WAS professional NOA to be based in the UNICEF northen Field Offices

WASH Officer (NOA) will be accountable for professional technical contribution to programme project design, planning, administration monitoring and evalution of WASH programmes/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 UNICEF programme goals and strategy for the country.

Minimum 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.

• One Year of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector.

Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements for all above positions. Essential

• Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in all one or more of the following areas: communication for 

behaviour change, WASH in schools rural water supply projects implementation planning, evaluation, appropriate water borne related diseases, emergency (preparedness and response).

• Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in: Community beased sanitation i.e. hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management. 

• Gender and diversity awareness

• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and meets the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN 

Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from Click here. to [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 7 October 2014.

Please mention the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply