WASH Specialist, L-4, Dakar Regional Office, Senegal

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Specialist, L-4 in its Office in Dakar Regional Office, Senegal.

Purpose of the post:

Under the guidance of the Regional Adviser, WASH – responsible for technical leadership and support in WASH for Survival and Development in the West and Central Africa Region (WCAR) – the WASH Specialist provides timely and state-of-the art technical support, program support, knowledge management support and emergency preparedness and response support to UNICEF Country Programs in West and Central Africa, represents UNICEF in regional fora, and coordinates on UNICEF’s behalf with regional partners and donors.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in Engineering or Public Health.
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience at the international level in the WASH sector, including emergency context.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in Public Health WASH.
• Knowledge of the latest developments in Emergency WASH.
• Analytical, communication and advocacy skills.
• Managerial and teamwork abilities.
• Computer skills, including statistical software package.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to write proposals and reports and documents versioned to the needs of a range of audiences.
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written) required.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-759 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 7 December 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Chief WASH, L-5, Maputo, Mozambique

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WASH, L-5 in its Office in Maputo, Mozambique.

Purpose of the post:

Under the overall guidance of the Representative/Senior Programme Officer, responsible for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the programme for WASH within the country programme, and administering a programme budget.
As head of section, directs a significant group of professional and support staff to develop and administer the WASH programme.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in civil engineering or hydraulics or a related technical field.
• Ten years progressively, responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning and management in a related field, with emphasis on strategic planning.
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Leadership, supervisory and managerial skills.
• Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
• Core Values: Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment.
• Core Competencies: Communication, Working with people, Drive for Results.
• Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Analyzing, Deciding and Initiating Action, Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station (Portuguese) is an asset.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-767 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 7 December 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

WASH Specialist, L-3, Panama City Regional Office, Panama

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Specialist, L-3 in its Office in Panama Regional Office, Panama.

Purpose of the post:

Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, or Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
• Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization. Field work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Advanced knowledge of one or more of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
• Advanced Technical Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in the following areas: water supply projects management, monitoring and evaluation; or drilling; appropriate water supply technology i.e. community based water supply.
• Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management.
• Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity.
• Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results.
• Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking,
• Deciding and Initiating Action, Applying Technical Expertise.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-795 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 30 November 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

WASH Officer, L-2, Panama City Regional Office, Panama

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Officer, L-2 in its Office in Panama Regional Office, Panama.

Purpose of the post:

Accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.

Your profile:

• 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.
• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
• Two years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector and national government and field work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach).
• Essential professional knowledge of one of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes.
• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in one or more of the following areas: Communication for behavior change, WASH in schools, rural water supply projects implementation, planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply and quality technology i.e.: community based water supply, controlling water borne related diseases.
• Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management.
• Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity.
• Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results.
• Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking,
• Deciding and Initiating Action, Applying Technical Expertise.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-796 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 30 November 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

WASH Specialist, L-3, Sana’a, Yemen

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Specialist, L-3 in its Office in Sana’a, Yemen.

Purpose of the post:

Under the guidance of the Chief YCSD section, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH Programme within the Young Child Survival and Development Programme.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in Water and Sanitation, waste management.
• Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in Water and Sanitation, particularly in the area of hygiene promotion and sanitation, social development, project administration, monitoring and evaluation, some at the international level. Community development work an asset.
• Current knowledge of development issues and policies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation, particularly in water and sanitation, including hygiene promotion and its links to young child survival and maternal health issues.
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Training ability, particularly in sanitation and hygiene promotion with the ability to link it to young child survival and maternal health issues.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in English and another UN language as required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-790 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 30 November 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Chief WASH, L-4, Yangon, Myanmar

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WASH, L-4 in its Office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Purpose of the post:

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, responsible as head of Section for the formulation, planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the Water and Environmental Sanitation (WASH) Programme within the country programme and administering the programme budget.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in civil/public health engineering; hydrology or hydrogeology or related technical field
• Eight years progressive experience at national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in related field.
• Current knowledge of development and technology in related field.
• Practical experience in one or more of the following: surface and groundwater technology; sanitary engineering; environmental engineering; hydrogeology and geophysical exploration.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Supervisory and managerial skills.
• Good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
• Core Values: Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment.
• Core Competencies: Communication, Working with people, Drive for Results.
• Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Analyzing, Deciding and Initiating Action, Relating and Networking, Applying Technical Expertise, Formulating Strategies and Concepts.
• Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-777 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 7 December 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Chief WASH, L-4, Lusaka, Zambia

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Chief, WASH, L-4 in its office in Lusaka, Zambia.

Purpose of the post:

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASHE) or Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme within the country programme.
As head of section, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.

Your profile:

• Advanced university degree in water and sanitation related fields such as civil engineering or public health, with specialization in environmental sanitation, hygiene education, water supply or hydrogeology or other fields related to the work of UNICEF. Additional training in Public Health and/ or Programme Communication an asset.
• Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in the design, management, and monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation programmes, most of which should be in developing countries.
• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation for the water sanitation sector.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of WASH professional staff.
• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-770 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 30 November 2009.
Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

(Senior) Programme Officer Strategic Communication, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, The Netherlands [deadline 01 Dec]

The main responsibility for this position is to assist in strengthening IRC’s communication role as a global advocate for sustainable WASH services. For this a thorough understanding of processes of change and influencing is needed, as well as good knowledge of the potential of media and a creative mind to propose innovative and out of the box solutions. All of this takes place in teams in which inspiring and coaching colleagues will be an important part of the job.

Requirements include:

• Experience of at least 7 years with designing and implementing communication strategies/plans
• Master degree in communication or extension sciences or any other academic field relevant for the function
• Experience with and interest in working in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America
• Fluent in English (verbally and in writing) preferably a native English speaker and good command of one other language (French, Spanish, Portuguese)
• Based in or willing to be based in The Netherlands

Salary: BBRA scale 11 (min. € 2,850.92 and max. € 4,380.72) or scale 12 (min. €3,340.33 and max. €4,964.76) depending on qualifications and experience. IRC has a working week of 36 hours.

Send applications with CV to: IRC, attn. Ms. Angela Broek, HR Manager, e-mail: recruitment [at] irc.nl

Application deadline: 01 December 2009

For full details go to the IRC web site.

 

Chief of Party, Public Health & Hygiene, CHF International, Liberia [deadline 18 Nov]

CHF International seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming USAID funded project in Liberia addressing improved supply and quality of water, hygiene and sanitation in rural and urban areas; and improving national-local level sector coordination and decentralization. The COP will be expected to provide leadership to the staff and vision to the stakeholders in addition to the overall management of program objectives.

Requirements include:

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in managing complex urban and rural water and sanitation or related health programs in developing countries
• Prior successful USAID COP experience preferred
• Masters Degree in a relevant health or social sciences or advanced degree relevant to the field of public health or equivalent experience
• Fluency in English

Application deadline: 18 Nov 2009

To read the full job advert and apply online go to the CHF International web site

Chief of Party, Water and Sanitation, Catholic Relief Services, Madagascar [deadline 21 Dec]

The Chief of Party will coordinate and oversee all aspects of the implementation of an anticipated new Water and Sanitation program. The Chief of Party will be responsible for program quality with an emphasis on building the capacity of local staff, NGO partners, and government counterparts. This role will require a solid background in water and sanitation development, plus a combination of capacities in community development and natural resource management. The Chief of Party will be responsible for project and budget management; staff supervision; donor relations; Monitoring & Evaluation; recruitment, retention, and capacity building of staff; and  coordination/collaboration with other CRS departments.

Length of Assignment: until September 30, 2013

Requirements include:

• Minimum Masters Degree in the area of Water and Sanitation, Community-Based Natural Resource Management, Irrigation, or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in program management in developing countries.
• Prior management of USAID funding and familiarity with USG policies and procedures preferred.
• Excellent English and French language oral and written communication skills required; Malagasy language skills a plus.

Application deadline: 21 December 2009

To read the full job advert and apply online go to the CRS web site.