Chief WASH, Islamabad
Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 2014
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Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the WASH programme within the country programme. As head of section, direct, lead and manage a group of professionals, and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.
Key Expected Results
1. Supervise and direct the activities leading to the completion of the Situation Analysis for the WASH, programmes School WASH; Community WASH; Water Quality maintaining; Environment Preparedness and recovery and its periodic update. Formulate WASH programme goals and objectives and develop strategies. Supervise preparation of the WASH inputs to Country Programme recommendations and related documents such as Annual Work plan, joint programmes etc. As part of the senior management team, ensure the integration of the WASH Programmes with other sectors, in all stages of the programming process, i.e. the Situation Analysis, CPR, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and courses of action for achievement of programme objectives. Participation in UN TWGs and provide technical support to UN harmonization/One UN initiative.
2. In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues including provincial colleagues, establish and develop effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate impact of WASH programme and achievement of WASH targets and goals. Ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts. Conduct field assessment visits for evaluating WASH programme effectiveness, identifying problems, documenting progress in PROMS and instituting remedial measures. Establish networking with government and NGO partners and provide technical support through the preparation of funding proposals and donor reports, resource mobilization for the WASH programmes.
3. Provide leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the WASH Programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups with the various sectoral team members. Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action in developing and preparing Programme Cooperation Agreements to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme results and objectives.
4. As head of WASH Section, responsible for overall development and establishment of work plan, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to ensure objectives are met and results achieved including, providing technical support/advice to the WASH component of the Emergency Recovery Programme. Identification of internal human resource requirements, training performance planning and monitoring.
5. Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and the mobilization of resources. Provide technical support, orientation and guidance to government officials, and partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures and training to achieve programme goals and document results.
6. Keep abreast of development in WASH at the international and regional levels; develop methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness at country/provincial levels. Participate in WASH programme planning, review and evaluation activities at regional and country level to receive and exchange knowledge, ideas and approaches.
7. Monitor the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds ensuring they are properly administered with locally procurement and cash assistance, liquidated, and utilized in accordance with the CPAP/AWP and programme Budget Allotment conditions. Perform mandatory VISION functions and duties as per TOA.
8. Ensure timely preparation and submission of Progress/Status Reports required for Management, Executive Board, Donors, Budget reviews, Programme Analysis and Assessment for annual reports. Participate in emergency preparedness plan and inter-sectoral coordination to maximize gains for WASH team building.
9. Other duties as they may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate EDUCATION
- Advanced university degree (minimum Master degree level) in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
- Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
- A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. WORK EXPERIENCE - Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN and/or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Proven ability to manage large programmes including staffing and budgets, with clear results. Field work experience required. - Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach preferable. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY - Fluency in English and other UN working language is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset. Competencies of Successful Candidate 1) Core Values - Commitment - Diversity and Inclusion - Integrity 2) Core Competencies - Communication [ III ] - Working with People [ III ] - Drive for Results [ III ] 3) Functional Competencies - Leading and Supervising [III] - Formulating Strategies and Concepts [III] - Analyzing [III] - Relating and Networking [III] - Deciding and Initiating Action [III] - Persuading and Influencing [ II ] 4) Technical Knowledge a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required: - Expert knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes. - Expert technical leadership and knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the combination of selective fields of the following: communication for behavior change, WASH in schools, Community-based water supply projects management, monitoring and evaluation; appropriate water supply technology. b) Common Technical Knowledge required (for the job group) - Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in: - Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management. General knowledge of: - Methodology of programme/project management. - Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for sectoral programmes. - Knowledge of global human rights and gender issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches. - Knowledge of global environmental issues that pertain to sustainable development and specifically relation to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches. - UNICEF policies and strategy to address WASH issues, including those relating to conflicts, natural disasters, recovery, and disaster risk reduction and environment. - UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations. - Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF. - UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual. - Mid-Term Strategic Plan and WASH strategy. - UNICEF Board endorsed policy papers and agency-wide programmes impacting on WASH results. - Knowledge and proficiency in the use of corporate office computer system applications and software, including LAN, email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, telecommunications. c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) - Government development plans and policies - Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes - UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues, preparedness and the responses, including the IASC Cluster approach. - UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions - UN security operations and guidelines. - UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team. Remarks
- Please be noted that Islamabad is a non-family duty station.
- The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
- Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have applied to the 1st round, will also be considered, and do not need to re-apply. 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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