UNICEF recrute un spécialiste WASH (Urban WASH) CNO, Kampala, Ouganda

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. 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, clean Water

Uganda is one of the over 190 countries and territories around the world where we work to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination place in a child’s path. Together with the Government of Uganda and partners we work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the objectives of the Uganda National Development Plan, and the planned outcomes of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework.

Visit this link for more information on working with UNICEF Uganda.  https://youtu.be/1n3WU86XUQA

How can you make a difference?

The WASH Specialist (Urban WASH) reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme especially focusing on Urban WASH component of WASH programming in the country.

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.

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

• An advanced 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 are a strong asset ;
• DEVELOPMENTAL:  A minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required. The experience in Urban WASH (especially on the area of sanitation/faecal sludge management) is critical ;One year of deployment in a developing country is required ;

  HUMANITARIAN : At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is desirable.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies of Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1), Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2), Works Collaboratively with others (2), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2), Innovates and Embraces Change (2), Thinks and Acts Strategically (2), Drives to achieve impactful results (2), and Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

The functional competencies required for this post are Analyzing (3), Applying technical expertise (3), and Deciding and Initiating action (2).

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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 credential(s) 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.