WASH Officer, NOA, Fixed Term, Herat, Afghanistan, #90268 (Open to Afghan Nationals only)

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Job Summary

Purpose of the job:

The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Programme development and planning

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation

4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

5. Networking and partnership building

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1. Programme development and planning

· Research and analyze regional/national political, WASH, health, and social and

economic development trends. Collect, analyze, verify and synthesize information to

facilitate programme development, design and preparation.

· Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation,

ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.

· Assist in the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results,

as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH 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-related outcome and/or

output results in the Country Programme.

· Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.

2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

§ Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information

on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and

alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decision.

Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and

institutionalize lessons learned.

§ Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual

sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on

results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

§ 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. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

§ Prepare inputs for programme and donor reporting.

3. Technical and operational support for 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.

4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

· Draft inputs for the preparation of WASH emergency preparedness, including the drafting

of required supplies and services, long-term agreements, partnership agreements, and

coordination mechanisms.

· 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.

5. 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/events on WASH programming to collaborate with

inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of

WASH programmes/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and

implementation strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes.

§ Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials

and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.

6. 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.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [JD/TOR WASH Officer, NOA, GJD]

Job Requirements

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• A University degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree is a strong asset.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries 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.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Submission Guideline

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Visa residence requirements: UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Kindly apply through the below link:

https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578220?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Functional Area

Research/Survey

Programme

OPERATIONS

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Herat

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