United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office
WASH Specialist (Hygiene & Sanitation)
Temporary Appointment: NO-C
Duration: 12 Months
Closing Date: 15 January, 2013
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in the WASH Section, UNICEF Kenya Office.
Purpose of the Post:
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary position in the WASH Section, UNICEF Kenya Office.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office, Dadaab and
technical guidance of the Chief of WASH, Nairobi, the incumbent is to sustain
ongoing UNICEF WASH activities in the Dadaab refugee camps and surrounding host
communities as well as for strengthening emergency preparedness and response.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The WASH Specialist (Hygiene & Sanitation) will be based in Dadaab and will support the WASH Sector in coordinating emergency response interventions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The WASH Specialist (Hygiene & Sanitation) will be based in Dadaab and will support the WASH Sector in coordinating emergency response interventions.
Reporting to the Resident Programme Officer, Dadaab and under
the technical guidance of Emergency WASH Specialist the post will have the
following responsibilities:-
- Support
coordination of sectoral activities in the Dadaab refugee camps and host
communities.
- Coordination
of the Sanitation and Hygiene promotion responsibilities in the WASH
emergency response in Dadaab refugee camps and host communities.
- Ensure
effective linkages and coordination with Government, UNHCR and other
Cluster / Sector groups in the Dadaab refugee camps and host communities.
- Responsible
for development and dissemination of Hygiene promotion communication
messages through print, electronic and other media including selection of
culture sensitive IEC materials.
- Mobilization
of Public Health Department personnel in the respective geographic areas.
- Monitoring
of Hygiene & Sanitation emergency response interventions.
- Ensure
affected populations have access to appropriate hygiene messages and are
aware of safe hygienic behavioural practices.
- Ensure
effective linkages with other Cluster/Sector groups specifically Nutrition
Cluster.
- Prepare
relevant WASH situation reports, donor proposals, briefing documents etc.
as necessary.
- Provide
support to MoWI, MoPH&S and partners to conduct emergency WASH
interventions with a focus on Sanitation and Hygiene activities and
monitor activities on the ground...
- Provide
technical assistance to UNHCR and other partners to provide WASH services
within the refugee camps and host community. Analyse findings and
recommended actions on priorities, technical options, with involvement of
communities.
- Provide
inputs related to WASH supply planning and utilisation, and make
recommendations on their effectiveness and appropriateness.
- Work
closely with other UNICEF Sections to ensure an integrated response and
promotion of key sanitation and hygiene-related messages are disseminated
to the affected population.
- Ensure
that emergency interventions supported by clusters agencies conform to
national norms and standards as much as possible. Ensure that inputs
during emergency reinforce best practices in the sector and contribute to
national priorities.
- Assist
in providing inputs for the regular monitoring and reporting system for
WASH database.
Expected Deliverables
- Participation
and technical inputs provided in Camp Coordination meetings & District
WESCOORDs where appropriate, including in relevant Ministry, Sector
Working Group and Cluster meetings.
- Field
visits to affected districts as required in coordination with UNICEF,
Ministry and other partners with reports on findings and clear
recommendations for action.
- Working
closely with UNHCR and WASH partners identifying needs and gaps, available
capacity, resources and gaps among partners involved are identified and
information/knowledge is used in establishing an effective hygiene and
sanitation response components to refugee influx and camp WASH activities
including building capacity of sector partners to improve effectiveness of
response activities.
- Support
planning of new and monitoring of existing host community hygiene and
sanitation projects.
- Assist
in strategic planning to respond to the needs of affected population.
- WASH
situation reports, field reports, donor updates etc. are prepared as and
when required.
Qualifications required:
- Advanced
university degree 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. (A first level degree with a relevant
combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree)
- Additional
training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme
Communication), an asset.
- At
least 5 years of field experience in management and technical assistance
to WASH programmes in developing countries, including emergencies with
focus on Sanitation & hygiene activities.
- Solid
technical background, coordination and managerial skills
Competencies:
- Communication
- Working
with people
- Drive
for Results
- Leading
and Supervising
- Formulating
Strategies and Concepts
- Analyzing
- Relating
and
Networking
- Deciding
and Initiating Action
- Applying
Technical Expertise
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they
forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, to;
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2013/002” in the email subject.
Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).
Candidates who had applied earlier need not apply
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/WASH/2013/002” in the email subject.
Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).
Candidates who had applied earlier need not apply
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment