Vacancy Announcement - Re advertising
Post Title W
ASH Officer
Post Level NOB
level
Location Zanzibar,
Tanzania
Type of Contract
Fixed Term
Vacancy No. 20141l4b
Opening Date 20
October 2014
Closing Date 02
November 2014
Background
UNICEF Tanzania is recruiting a WASH Officer who will be
working under the leadership/ guidance of Chief of Field Office - Zanzibar and
technical advice from Chief WASH Dar es Salaam, 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.
Major Accountabilities
Ensure 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.
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 WASil programme status. Analyze collected data and
information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in W ASH 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.
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and
supply documentation; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within
allotment and that data is consistent with the programme information and
database (e.g., FLS, VISION. Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action
on discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on
maintaining a gender & equity focus in WASil data collection and reporting.
Compile WASil programme implementation, preparedness,
training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with
counterparts, WASil sectoral stakeholders, donors and media.
Ensure 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 sectoral 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 development community,
including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information
relating to WASH sector. Where appropriate support the IASC WASH Cluster during
preparedness and response to emergencies.
Expected Qualification and Experience
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the
following areas: Public Health, Civil" ngineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to
international W ASI I related development assistance.
Two years of professional work experience in the UN or other
international development organization or private sector (for IP) and national
government and field work experience (for NO).
Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and
response (and the lASC Cluster approach). Fluency in Swahili and English,
spoken and written.
UNICEF Competencies
Core Competencies: Communication: Working with People, Drive
for Results
Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and
Concepts, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing, Analysing,
Learning and Researching.
To Apply
Interested candidates should apply online with a copy of
their C. V. and P II, which can be obtained from
hup://unicef.org/about/employment/index apply.html and address to The Human
Resources Manager, UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and send to
hr.tanzania@unicef.org indicating clearly Vacancy No. 2014/14b on or before the
closing date
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications not quoting the title and vacancy number will
automatically be disqualified. DO NOT attach copies of your
certificates/diplomas.
Candidates who applied for Vacancy No. 2014/14 need not
resubmit their applications as they are still in consideration.
No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without
distinction as to race, gender or religion and without discrimination of
persons with disabilities.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply UNICEF
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