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Job no 535233
Contract type Fixed Term Appointment
Level NO-4
Location Tanzania,Uni.Re
Categories Child Protection, WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, NO-4

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most
disadvantaged children in order to save their lives, defend their rights and
to help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere,
every day, to build a better world for everyone and we never give up.

For every child, Hope

How can you make a difference

As WASH Specialist, you will under the leadership of the WASH Chief, direct
and lead UNICEF support to government, through sector-wide policy dialogue
mechanisms; analysis of evidence from the UNICEF sub-national programme and
global UNICEF experiences; policy advocacy and development of national
approaches with government; and development of tools and guidelines to
leverage WASH sector resources for children. Lead the WASH emergency
preparedness and response function including resilience and Disaster Risk
Reduction DRR. Also, support the identification of gender and other
inequalities and implement programmes to eliminate those inequalities.

Key end-results

1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update undertaken for effective programme planning, development and management.
2. Knowledge management effectively promoted through drafting/finalizing key WASH sectoral programme documents and reports, sharing good practice, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange.
3. Quality of rights-based WASH programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management processes through results-based management and strategies.
4. Sectoral work plan and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with the defined programme strategies and approaches, with special attention to gender/sex disaggregation of relevant indicators.
5. Programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
6. UNICEF’s global goals effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue in the WASH sector.
7. Proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability ensured regarding supply, non-supply and emergency assistance as well as disbursement of programme funds for the WASH sector.
8. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration including support to the IASC WASH Cluster.

Accountabilities and Duties and Tasks

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the
incumbent may be assigned the primariy, shared, or contributory
accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and
key end-results.

1. Programme/project Planning, Development and Management.

Enhance effective programme sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, development
and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely
completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update, addressing
gender inequalities and determinants of inequalities through accurate and
complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization
of sectoral input.

Ensure inclusion and delivery on sectoral leadership responsibilities
including leadership and facilitation of the IASC WASH Cluster.

2. Knowledge Management.

Promote knowledge management by exchange of knowledge, information, situation
analysis, experience or lessons learned; promote knowledge sharing and
technical input or recommendations on major programme directions and on
introduction of new initiatives in the country. Promote lessons learned in
addressing inequalities and gender inequalities.

3. Rights-Based Programme with Results-Based Approach.

Promote the quality of rights-based WASH programme and programmes through
participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and
approaches. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to programme management
processes using a results-based management approach to planning and design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation .

4. Sectoral Work Plan Development, Implementation, and Monitoring.

Takes primary responsibility for the development of the sectoral work plan and
technical decisions as well as for project management, implementation and
monitoring of assigned project/sectoral activity, in compliance with the
defined project strategies and approaches, with an emphasis on promoting
approaches to reducing gender inequalities and achieving gender mainstreaming.

5. Programme Management, Delivery, Evaluation and Reporting.

Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent
approach to evaluation. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme
reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure
the preparation of annual WASH sector status reports. Ensure adequate and
transparent evaluation of emergency preparedness and response.

6. Promotion of UNICEF’s Global Goals

Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue
through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at
every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF
mission, goals and programmes, and with reference to the WASH Strategy.

7. UNICEF and Government Accountability.

Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply
assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government
accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits
financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and
guidelines.

Advocate for due attention and support to be given to environmental and
sustainable development issues pertaining to WASH in all sectors and line
ministries.

Ensure adequate attention is given to Disaster Risk Management, including
emergency preparedness.

8. Communication, Collaboration, Networking and Partnership.

-->Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve WASH programme requirements and objectives. Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and collect information. Conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.
-->Collaborate with Communication and Programme Communication groups to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.
-->In consultation with the Chief, contribute to coordination with Regional Advisor and HQ Officers collaborate with other Project or Programme or Emergency Officers to ensure the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors.
-->Collaborate with the Operations and Supply Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of the WASH programme or sectoral planning and implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements as well as to ensure accountability.
-->Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of WASH programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations.
-->Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to achieve WASH programme goals.
-->Facilitate sectoral orientation on the ‘Cluster Approach’ and ensure leadership and coordination of the IASC WASH Cluster through preparedness and emergency response, whilst simultaneously ensuring delivery on the CCCs by the UNICEF WASH programme.

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

-->An advanced university degree Master’s or higher 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 minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience.
-->Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response and the IASC Cluster approach.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability CRITA
and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for
Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are…

insert functional competencies

View our competency framework at

http//www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEFCompetencies.pdf
https//www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEFCompetencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to
become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and
principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background
checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic
credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to
provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of
the selection process.



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Closing Date 29th January, 2021.



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