UNICEF Jobs In Uganda- WASH Specialist Vacancy in Kampala

Closing Date: Friday, 08 October 2010

Company: UNICEF Kampala, George Street, Kampala

Job Title:WASH Specialist

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)



Closing date: 08 Oct 2010

Location: Uganda - Kampala

Key Expected Results

1. You will provide technical support to government and non-government organizations at the national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation of the WASH programmes/projects priorities, focussing on scaling-up of cost-effective interventions. Plan, organize and conduct training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building at the central and regional levels, and oversee expansion of coverage of WASH services. Provide support for implementation of WASH programmes in conflict affected districts.

2. You will participate with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification and implementation of WASH innovations for improving programme delivery and functionality and use of existing WASH facilities, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization.

3. You will undertake field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation giving priority to conflict and post conflict districts including the Karamoja region. Identify problems and propose remedial action. Identify alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve programme delivery.

4. You will coordinate activities and exchange information/ideas with ALIVE, LEARNING and SAFE Country programme components and actively contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participate in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.

5. Undertake continuous assessment and analysis of the water and environmental sanitation situation in Uganda, from a human rights perspective and the rights of children and women in particular, to update the situation analysis and enable the Country Programme to initiate and influence sectoral policies and guidelines.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Advanced University degree in, Public Health, Civil Engineering and Social Science or related field.

Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in Water Supply, Hygiene and Behaviour Change, social policy analysis, programme planning, programme management and staff supervision in WASH or related sectors with emphasis in strategic planning and implementation, including coordination and Humanitarian WASH support.

Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of local language of the duty station an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-002034. Applications must be received by 08 October 2010.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reference Code: RW_899QE3-41