About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The WASH Officer will render support in the implementation of the UNICEF country office in emergency preparedness and response and contribute to programme design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and progress reporting. The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of emergency response and providing technical support to partners and local government for the implementation of programme elements related to development of sustainable water supply and emergency water provision in Gulu Zonal Office districts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Render support in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness. Systematically collect data in collaboration with other sectors and partners and provide analysis on evolving emergency situations. Monitor, supervise and ensure the quality of WASH activities and services in emergencies, refugee settlements and transit centres with a special focus on improved WASH in communities and health units, and improved WASH in primary schools, ECDs and child friendly places, taking into account gender issues.
Offer technical support in the implementation of appropriate sustainable water supply systems, sanitation and hygiene strategies by District Government and WASH sector partners including DWO and DHO. Support water, sanitation and hygiene monitoring, information management and data collection on district level in coordination with district local government and other relevant stakeholders. Undertake regular field visits to selected districts and provide technical support to government entities. Analyze and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Work closely with the government, UNHCR and other partners in different fora to ensure effective UNICEF WASH engagement and contribution. Participate in sector and project related meetings held at the transit camps and settlement areas. Utilizing sector coordination platforms ensure that WASH responses are in line with existing guidance, standards, human rights and legal obligations. Advocate for due attention and support to be given to environmental and sustainable development issues related to WASH in all sectors and relevant ministries.
Ensure timely planning, release and end-use monitoring for emergency supplies. Monitor, supervise and assess the quality of WASH activities implemented by UNICEF’s partners working in transit camps and settlement areas. In the event of an emergency, promptly assist in implementing the initial operation tasks related to emergency assistance. Participate in implementing emergency preparedness and response plans as required.
Prepare and submit programme/project status reports required for management, board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, lessons learned etc., as required. Ensures the accurate and timely input of reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the United Nations UNICEF WASH Officer career opportunity should hold a University degree in one of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sanitation Engineering, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a field relevant to WASH
A minimum of two years’ professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme development, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
Previous field work experience.
Additional training or background in emergency response management or emergency preparedness and planning highly desirable.
Familiarity with work related dynamics at community, district and central levels and ability to work in the field.
Relevant experience in Community based health programmes is an added advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Core Values (Required): Commitment; Diversity and Inclusion; Integrity
Core Competencies (Required): Communication; Drive for Result; Working with People
Functional Competencies (Required): Applying Technical Expertise; Formulating Strategies and Concepts; Analyzing; Adapting and Responding to Change; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Learning and Researching; Planning and Organizing
NB: UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Nationals who wish to join the United Nations UNICEF must send their applications accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, download here, as well as two of the most recent performance evaluation reports.
The Email applications should be sent in this format and so name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
The applications should be addressed to:
Human Resource Manager,
UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,
Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via Email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org
Deadline: 5th April 2016