Job: WASH Support

Location: Syria Response (Multiple Locations) 
Deadline: Wednesday, 18 September 2013 

Description

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office and in consultation with WASH section for technical guidance and oversight, provide support to UNICEF Country Office in achieving an operational and sustained level of preparedness and response capacity to the current situation and potential deterioration. Responsible for the WASH situation analysis, projects preparation with implementing partners, planning, implementation, monitoring of emergency project activities with implementing partners and supporting coordination of the WASH Working Group. Key

Expected Results

1. Provide continuous capacity building to WASH national staff based in office with an emphasis on responses to emergencies

2. Contribute to the WASH needs assessment in country, with focus on 1/ areas where displaced Syrians have settled down. Technical areas to be assessed in collaboration with local and Governorate authorities and other WASH partners are: water and wastewater networks/ services and solid waste, level of safety of drinking water, mapping of potential areas with water supply and other problems during summer time. Issues related to knowledge, attitudes and practices putting children at risks should be identified as well.

3. Direct and recent experience in delivery of WASH in Emergencies, WASH in Schools, and Hygiene Promotions interventions.

4. Represent UNICEF WASH and sub-zonal coordination forum with other Agencies involved in Response.

5 . Lead in coordination at sub zonal forums. Previous experience in cluster coordination is an asset.

6. Contribute to the selection of UNICEF strategic and/or contractual partners, including the civil society, the private sector, L/INGOs. Experience in developing UNICEF PCA partnerships is highly desirable

7. Following in-depth analysis of the technical assessment (WASH in collective shelter, hosting communities and school/children spaces), elaborate the WASH response through selected partners.

8. Undertake regular field missions and provide monitoring and reporting on UNICEF supported interventions

9. Support UNICEF NOA WASH Staff, Field Monitors and Field Officers in WASH related interventions, and needs assessments.

10. Suggest strategic avenues to enhance the emergency WASH response and move to a transitional response.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education Background:

• Degree in water/wastewater engineering or Public Health

Work Experience:

• At least 5 to 8 years technical experience in the area of water/wastewater management
• Knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators
• Knowledge of UNICEF emergency programs management, organisation, procedures, rules and regulation
• Basic/Advance security training online

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English language required.
• Knowledge of French and/or Arabic an asset

Other Qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral presentation skills; ability to communicate verbally and in writing,
• Good team worker.
• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments
• Cultural and Gender sensitivity
• Technical Competencies
• Software Skills

a. Data capture and analysis

b. MS Excel, Word, Power Point (Essential)

c. Ability to master a GIS software is an asset

Report generation

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity Core Competencies:
• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Remarks

Reports to: Chief of Field Office

Duration: 3 to 6 months with the possibility to extend

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.

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