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The WASH Officer will be required to collaborate closely and ensure regular communication with the National Ministries of Education, Health and Water. At county level these line ministry relationships will also be important for the effective and timely implementation of the WASH in Institutions and Sanitation components of the WASH programme. The WASH Officer will need to make use of data available on the school and Health Care Facility WASH situation, ensure the availability of hygiene (including Menstrual Hygiene Management) promotion materials, and support the identification and supervision of implementing partners including contractors, county government officers, and NGOs. In addition, the WASH Officer will need to interact with schoolteachers, Boards of Management (BOMs), Health Care Facility Management Committees and community members on a regular basis. This will necessitate regular travel to project and programme locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft updates for WASH in the situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH in Institutions output results. Research and report on trends in WASH in Institutions, for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support WASH Specialist in designing the Market-based sanitation guidelines and strategy and ensure strong coordination with National Line Ministries as well as key stakeholders
• Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of information.
• Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH in Institutions and Sanitation Sector needs and priorities.
• Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support progress towards the WASH in Institutions and Sanitation output results in the country programme.
• Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, provide solutions on routine programme implementation and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned in WASH in Institutions and Sanitation.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management.
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders.
• Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
• Prepare annual workplans with targets for effective implementation of WASH in institutions output.
• Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.
• Monitor Programme budget flows, development and implementation of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) liquidations according to the Harmonized Approach to Cash transfers (HACT) guidelines and provide timely feedback for WASH in Institutions and Sanitation programme implementation. Ensure consistency with appropriate documentation and initiate corrective action on discrepancies.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation.
• Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements , Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), partnership agreements and Direct Cash Transfers (DCTs) to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in Institutions and Sanitation in case of an emergency.
• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH in Institutions and Sanitation output results.
• Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH institutions and Sanitation.
• Participate in inter-agency meetings on UNSCDF planning, to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and implementation strategies with UNSCDF development and planning processes.
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Closing: 18 August 2022

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The Security Assistant provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Supervisor in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.

Security Planning

• Support the supervisor administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems
• Assist the supervisor by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UN Country Security Plan, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments
• Assist the supervisor in the development of UNICEF routine security documentation including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans
• Assist the supervisor in drafting routine security reports/returns including but not limited to Security Incident Reports (SIRs)

Safety and Security Services

• Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks providing regular information and updates to the supervisor relative to on-going and emerging security issues in the country
• Assist the supervisor in security activities that support UNICEF staff, premises and operations for all locations where UNICEF personnel and/or eligible family members are present
• Provide on-going routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers on behalf of the CFSA
• Under the direct guidance of the supervisor, share information with UNICEF personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNICEF/UN Security Plans
• Support the supervisor in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNICEF and the periodic testing of these systems
• Support the supervisor in the conduct of all security related contingency exercises particularly relating to administration, communications and logistics
• Conduct physical security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM) on behalf of the CFSA as required

Security Networking

• With significant guidance from the supervisor, actively maintain official liaison with host government counterparts, local authorities responsible for security, law and order and security counterparts in the UN

Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

• Coordinate, as required, with UNDSS, on behalf of the SFP, to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake mandatory security training/briefings
• With strong support and guidance from the supervisor, develop and conduct country level familiarization sessions for contracted security guards specifically regarding their UN/UNICEF related duties and responsibilities
• With strong support and guidance from the supervisor, develop and conduct country level training sessions for drivers to familiarize them with the specific actions to take when encountering a security related situation while driving
• Assist in the provision of any security related training for UNICEF personnel or eligible family members, particularly to ensure comprehension by those more comfortable in the local language
• Assist the supervisor in the management of online platforms (SharePoint; Planner, TRIP, Vehicle Tracking; AIMS…etc.) and ensure that all related UNICEF Personnel information is adequately and timely captured in the applicable systems

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Completion of secondary education supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

Closing: 18 August 2022

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How can you make a difference?

The Security Assistant provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to the Country Field Security Advisor (CFSA) in support of their role as it relates to ensuring the safety and security of personnel and their eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of UNICEF premises, assets and resources at the duty station.

Security Planning

• Support the CFSA administratively and logistically in their planning functions related to the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members as well as the safeguarding of premises, assets, and resources in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems
• Assist the CAFSA by collecting and providing the basic information required for the implementation of the UN Country Security Plan, Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS), Residential Security Measures (RSM), and other relevant policies, guidelines, and assessments
• Assist the CFSA in the development of UNICEF routine security documentation including security contingency plans such as, but not limited to, fire and evacuation plans
• Assist the CFSA in drafting routine security reports/returns including but not limited to Security Incident Reports (SIRs)

Safety and Security Services

• Monitor the local security situation through local media and networks providing regular information and updates to the CFSA relative to on-going and emerging security issues in the country
• Assist the CFSA in security activities that support UNICEF staff, premises and operations for all locations where UNICEF personnel and/or eligible family members are present
• Provide on-going routine technical support and direction for contracted security providers on behalf of the CFSA
• Under the guidance of the CFSA, share information with UNICEF personnel and eligible family members that would affect their safety and security and information regarding the actions to take in the event of an emergency, including those identified in the UNICEF/UN Security Plans
• Support the CFSA in the establishment of effective and functioning Communications/Warden Systems for UNICEF and the periodic testing of these systems
• Support the CAFSA in the conduct of all security related contingency exercises particularly relating to administration, communications and logistics
• Conduct physical security surveys of international personnel residences in accordance with the Residential Security Measures (RSM) on behalf of the CFSA as required

Security Networking

• With significant guidance from the CFSA actively maintain official liaison with host government counterparts, local authorities responsible for security, law and order and security counterparts in the UN

Support in Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

• Coordinate, as required, with UNDSS, on behalf of the CFSA, to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake mandatory security training/briefings
• With strong support and guidance from the CFSA, develop and conduct country level familiarization sessions for contracted security guards specifically regarding their UN/UNICEF related duties and responsibilities
• With strong support and guidance from the CFSA, develop and conduct country level training sessions for drivers to familiarize them with the specific actions to take when encountering a security related situation while driving
• Assist in the provision of any security related training for UNICEF personnel or eligible family members, particularly to ensure comprehension by those more comfortable in the local language
• Assist the supervisor in the management of online platforms (SharePoint; Planner, TRIP, Vehicle Tracking; AIMS…etc.) and ensure that all related UNICEF Personnel information is adequately and timely captured in the applicable systems

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Completion of secondary education supplemented by relevant technical/military/police courses and/or university courses in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a security related environment is required
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

Closing: 18 August 2022

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How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the WASH Specialist, the WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process for monitoring and reporting.

Programme development and planning in Monitoring

• Draft updates based on national data and UNICEF generated evidence for WASH in the situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH-related outcome and output results. Research and report on trends in WASH, for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation
• Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information
• Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH sector needs and priorities including the expanded Real Time Monitoring and Information System (RTMIS) for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes of monitoring and reporting by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support progress towards the WASH-related outcome and/or output results in the country programme
• Assist in the formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of verification. Prepare required documentation for programme reviews

Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, provide solutions on routine programme implementation and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep records of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned
• Participate in monitoring and reporting exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of programme management
• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders
• Ensure the expanded RTMIS is fully functional and provide on-line support to all the counties through the M&E hubs so that their county dashboards are updated
• Support the establishment of the expanded RTMIS for WASH, including the collection of feedback from the key stakeholders, defining the new set of reporting indicators and revising the monitoring tools

Technical and operational support for monitoring and reporting of programme implementation

• Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation
• Organize training on the RTMIS for Government and other stakeholders and ensure that sanitation and hygiene data is being uploaded in the expanded RTMIS
• Support the preparation of annual, and or regular National and County Sanitation and Hygiene Profiles
• Collect information on county budget allocation, release and expenditure on sanitation and hygiene for the each financial year

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

• Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency
• Study and fully understand UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency
• Take up support roles in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises
• Provide technical support to government and other counterparts to utilize a nation-wide real-time monitoring and information system for humanitarian sanitation and hygiene responses for sector coordination

Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH output results
• Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH
• Participate in inter-agency meetings on UNSDCF planning, to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and implementation strategies with UNSDCF development and planning processes

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems)
• Assist in the preparation of learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development
• Assist in creating and delivering learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• A first university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field
• At least 4 years of implementing M&E related to water, sanitation and hygiene or projects of related areas at National and Sub National levels
• Demonstrate computer skills and reporting experience
• Good knowledge of Sanitation and Hand Hygiene in both Urban and Rural contexts
• Good communication skills and a team player.
• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset
• Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset

Closing: 17 August 2022