The United Nations
International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, is hiring a WASH (Water)
Specialist for Maputo.
Description
The
WASH (Water) Specialist reports to the Chief WASH (P5) for general guidance and
direction. The WASH Specialist supports the Chief in managing the WASH section,
and in leading the development, preparation, management, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme.
The WASH Specialist will be responsible for managing the implementation of
Water Supply in rural areas and Small towns related activities within the
UNICEF Mozambique WASH programme, including the planning, monitoring and
reporting associated to these activities as well as the management of the team
through which implementation is being done, as well as the coordination with
Government counterparts and other implementing partners. With special focus on
the above, the WASH Specialist provides technical guidance and management
support throughout the programming processes, to ensure the achievement of the
WASH-related output results in the country programme. The WASH Specialist
provides advisory services to government and sector support agencies and
interacts with government at senior levels and with senior staff in cooperation
partners, including Donors, Cooperation Agencies, International Development
Banks among others.
Responsabilities
Management support to the Chief
of WASH
· Advise the Chief of WASH in
establishing the annual work plan and annual workplan outputs, activities and
developmental priorities of WASH section staff, determining priorities and
performance measurements. Monitor workplan implementation, to ensure that WASH
output results are achieved to schedule and performance standards. Report
critical issues to the Chief of WASH for timely action;
· Provide technical advice to
WASH section staff on all aspects of programming and implementation;
· Perform the full duties of the
Chief of WASH in his/her absence.
Programme development and
planning
· Provide comprehensive and current
data to inform WASH policy and programme development, planning, management and
implementation. Keep abreast of WASH sector developments, for maximum
efficiency and effectiveness in WASH programme design, management and
implementation;
· Work collaboratively with
colleagues and partners to discuss national WASH priorities, resources,
strategies and methodologies to ensure the most strategic use of the collective
resources of external support agencies;
· Participate in strategic WASH
programme planning discussions and the formulation of the WASH outcome and
output results, related indicators, baselines, targets and means of
verification, ensuring alignment with the UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, UNICEF’s
global WASH strategy and the country programme as well as government plans and
priorities, and the role of other WASH external support agencies;
· Prepare WASH donor proposals,
ensuring alignment with the WASH output results in the country programme.
Programme management, monitoring
and delivery of results
· Draft documentation for programme
reviews and analytical statements on progress and constraints of WASH outcome
and output results;
· Provide technical and
operational support throughout all stages of programming processes for the
achievement of the WASH output results. Ensure effective collaboration with
other UNICEF sectors, where needed;
· With other external support
agencies, analyze national government WASH sector programmes and projects, with
a focus on WASH outcomes, strategic prioritization and mobilization of
resources, including the use of innovative financing mechanisms, analysis tools
available in the sector at regional and global level;
· Participate in monitoring and
evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with
government and other partners and prepare reports for the Chief of WASH and CO
management;
· Monitor, report and certify 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 issues to the Chief of WASH, for timely resolution;
· Prepare sectoral progress
reports for management, donors and partners;
Advisory services and technical
support
· Participate in strategic discussions
to influence national WASH policies and strategies, including the reduction of
inequalities, contributing global sector learning;
· Advise senior officials in
government, NGOs, UN agencies and WASH sector donor agencies on WASH policies,
strategies and best practices;
· Draft policy papers, briefs and
other strategic materials for use by management, donors, UNICEF regional
offices and headquarters;
· Plan for the use of technical
experts from the Regional Office and HQ, as and where appropriate in the WASH
programme, through remote support and on-site visits.
Advocacy, networking and partnership
building
· Build and strengthen strategic
partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies and
development financing institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private
sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration;
· Support analysis of national
budgets for WASH, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for
improvements in sector efficiency and leveraging of increased financial
resources;
· Produce materials for WASH
programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support
fund-raising;
· Participate in inter-agency
discussions, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are
fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting;
· Interact with global and
regional initiatives and partnerships for WASH.
Humanitarian WASH preparedness
and response
· Support UNICEF’s preparedness
for WASH in emergencies;
· Support the establishment of
coordination arrangements for humanitarian WASH, for instant robust
coordination in case of an emergency;
· Ensure that all UNICEF WASH
staff are familiar with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency;
· Take up leadership/managerial
role in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
Innovation, knowledge
management and capacity building
· Manage the implementation,
monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical
or systems), ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results;
· Prepare learning/knowledge
products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall
WASH sector development;
· Support the professional
development of UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains
up-to-date with latest developments;
· Initiate and contribute to the
systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration
with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiatives
to strengthen capacities systematically;
· Participate as a resource
person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of
clients/stakeholders.
Education
· An advanced university degree in one
of the following fields is required: Civil engineering, Hydrogeology, and or
water and sanitation engineering or another relevant technical field;
· Additional relevant post-graduate
courses that complement/supplement the main degree is required.
Work Experience
· DEVELOPMENTAL: A minimum of eight
years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing
countries is required. Small towns / urban WASH experience is required;
· Experience in both development and
humanitarian contexts is an added advantage;
· At least one year of deployment in a
developing country is required;
· Relevant experience in programme
management in WASH related areas in a UN system agency or organization is
considered as an asset;
· Meet UNICEF’s core values and
competency areas.
Language Requirements
· Fluency in English and a Latin
language. Fluency in Portuguese or a Latin language is a strong asset.
How to Apply
Link: https://bityli.com/zXvfgb
Grade: Graduation
Job Type: Full-Time
Expiration date:May 26, 2022
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