WASH Officer

Ref: UNSOM/2013/040

Title: WASH Officer Category and Grade Level: National Officer - NOB Type of Contract: Fixed Term IMIS Number: 18573 Length Of Contract: One Year Organization Unit: Programme - WASH Duty Station: Baidoa Closing date of Application: 26 September 2013

If you are qualified Somali National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of WASH Officer with UNICEF Somalia.

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post Under the general supervision of the WASH Specialist and head of WASH section for South Central Somalia, the incumbent will contributes to programme design and implementation, evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting. He/she will collaborate across the programme areas in UNICEF to ensure a coherent approach to WASH in schools, OTPs and health facilities. In addition, the incumbent will help support the coordination of humanitarian emergencies.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for the Situation Analysis, programme/project planning, management, and monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyze programme implementation reports and evaluate in relation to established programme recommendations and plans of action. Report the outcome of analyses and propose corrective actions.

• Undertake visits to UNICEF project sites, assess local conditions and resources, and monitor UNICEF inputs. Carry out supervision and certification of WASH projects, communicate with local counterpart authorities on project feasibility and effectiveness, including the flow of supply and non-supply assistance and document any deviations from agreed outputs and or standard design manual.

• Undertake follow-up actions on programme implementation activities and prepare reports. Draft changes in the programme work-plans, as required. Provide technical assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH projects. Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments. Report to Supervisor outcome of review.

• Attend technical cooperation meetings, prepare notes and undertake follow-up actions related to programme implementation.

• Provide technical support to the WASH section in promotion of safe water supply services and the composite management structures as complementary aspects to sustainable water supply delivery.

• Assist in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment.

• Select and compile training and orientation materials for those involved in programme implementation.

• Assist in the preparation of the country programme recommendations by drafting Country Programme Annual Plan (CPAP), Annual Work Plan (AWP) and other relevant documentation, ensuring adherence to established rules and regulations. Maintain a computerized programme system, and submit necessary reports.
• Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure that expenditures are within allotments and data is consistent with VISION/SIC and the Organizational targets. Report to the supervisor/head of section and/or Chief of Field Office, detailing the outcome of reviews.

• Contribute to the preparation of relevant WASH monthly and donor progress reports, proposals, briefing documents for management and annual reports as necessary

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• University Degree in civil engineering and related technical field / Water supply or related field including water resources development.

• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience two of which should be in WASH programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation in related field.

• Ability to establish harmonious working relations in an international and multicultural environment.

• Good knowledge of computer skills, including various office applications.

• Knowledge of English language and the local working language of the duty station is a requirement.

i) Core Competencies (Required) • Communication • Working with People • Drive for Results

ii) Functional Competencies (Required) • Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Analyzing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organizing

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application. Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

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.

More vacancy announcements are posted on UNICEF Somalia websitehttp://www.unicef.org/somalia/index.html

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application. Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY