Bangladesh: WASH Officer (Temporary Appointment), NOB; Cox's Bazar, (Only for Bangladeshi)

II. Organizational Context and Purpose for the job

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Job organizational context: This WASH Officer level 2 GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where WASH is a substantial component of the Country Programme (or cCPD). The WASH Officer reports to the Chief of WASH (Level 4/5) or a WASH Specialist who is at Level 3 or 4.

Purpose of the job: The WASH Officer reports to the Chief of WASH or a WASH Specialist who is at level 3 or 4 for supervision. The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the Country Programme.

III. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

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

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

· 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 resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

IV. Impact of Results

The support provided by the level 2 WASH officer will enable the Country Office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the Country Programme Document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.

Core Values

Core competencies

Functional Competencies:

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

University (first) degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or other specialist field related to WASH is required.

Experience:

DEVELOPMENTAL: a minimum of two years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries.

HUMANITARIAN: nil

Language Requirements:

Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

VII. Technical requirements

1. Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries - including water safety, sustainability

2. Rural sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, incl sustainability; applying CATS principles

3. Urban sanitation for low- and middle-income countries, incl sustainability

4. Handwashing with soap

5. WASH-in-Schools and Health Centres

6. Menstrual hygiene management

7. National government WASH policies, plans and strategies

8. Analysis of national budgets and expenditure for basic WASH, and related advocacy

Basic knowledge of six of the eight components

1. Humanitarian WASH - preparedness

2. Humanitarian WASH - response and recovery

Basic knowledge of one component

1. Programme/project management

2. Capacity development

3. Knowledge management

4. Monitoring and evaluation

Basic knowledge of all four components

1. Human rights and WASH

2. Gender equality and WASH

Basic knowledge

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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504147