Programme Specialist (R-WASH), Fixed Term at UNICEF

Key Functions, Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks

Programme Coordination

• R-WASH coordination and alignment between development partners, UNHCR, UNICEF ESARO and country offices.

Technical Oversight for Procurements and Report

• Manage and quality assure regional procurements and reports for R-WASH Programme

Technical documentation and Knowledgement Management

• Coordinate PMU in technical documentation

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

• Co-ordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the R-WASH Program

Monitoring and application of environmental and social safeguard standards

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field such as Water Engineering, Environmental engineering, environmental sciences, Civil engineering, or a field related to international WASH programming. Solid knowledge of engineering project management.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in development programming – including planning, implementation and monitoring of large engineering projects.
• Thorough understanding of water and sanitation engineering theory and practice is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, managing and quality assuring water and sanitation engineering programmes in complex settings is indispensable.
• Familiarity with the range of development issues addressed by UNICEF in the Eastern and Southern Africa region is necessary. Prior work experience in the region is a distinct advantage.
• Experience in providing technical support to development stakeholders at different levels – including government, private sector, civil society, as well as UN and other partners – on engineering issues would be a plus.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.