WASH Climate action & ESS expert to Sudan

Introduction

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our humanitarian, resilience and peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations for example the UN and the EU in crisis, conflicts or other disasters.

MSB is currently looking for one WASH Climate action & ESS expert for a mission to Kassala, Sudan, Durations for the mission is initially 6 months with possibility for extension, with start ASAP.

The need for WASH services is critical in hotspot locations, IDP and transit sites, major towns hosting displaced people, as well as in states affected by cholera and floods. UNICEF’s ability to deliver essential WASH services and coordinate efforts has been stretched due to a shortage of staff and the need for additional technical expertise in complex humanitarian responses. Therefore, support from SBP staff is required to address the immediate gaps in Climate Action (CA) and Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS) expertise, which are crucial for the WASH projects in these areas. The current UNICEF country programme includes a fixed-term position that will ensure a successful exit strategy and long-term follow-up beyond the SBP staff’s tenure.

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Duties

The Climate Action and ESS Expert will provide specialized expertise to ensure effective climate action strategies and compliance with environmental and social safeguards requirement for donor funded projects and capacity building support to UNICEF partners. This role is crucial for advancing UNICEF’s or project’s commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience. The specific objectives include:

• Develop and implement climate action strategies aligned with the, global, national and organizational goals.
• Ensure adherence to environmental and social safeguards policies and standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on climate action and ESS performance using agreed/accepted tools.
• Support capacity building initiatives for UNICEF staff, implementing and WASH sector partners.

Qualifications

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in climate action, environmental and social safeguards, or related areas in the context of Africa, Asia and Middle-East. Experience working with international organizations (UN, INGOs) or projects is desirable.

Education

Advanced degree in environmental science, climate change, sustainable development, or a related field.

Languages

Fluency in English is essential, both spoken and written. Local language (Arabic) is an asset.

Other requirements

We are looking for a person with a strong commitment towards humanitarian relief and disaster operations. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of the MSB.

Profile

• You need to have a strong understanding of climate action strategies and ESS policies, proven ability to conduct environmental and social impact assessments and an excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• A capacity for working under pressure is essential, as work is often performed under difficult and demanding conditions, where the focus frequently shifts due to changes in priority.

• You must be able to interact with sensitivity and display respect for diversity and gender in multi-cultural environments.

• You must possess a high level of professional and personal maturity together with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and external partners, such as UN organizations, NGOs, recipient governments and host populations.

Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MSB. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding the MSB:s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@msb.se

Contractual conditions

How to apply:
If you wish to apply to this position you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created you account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the “Apply” button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our mypages support; mypages@msb.se. Your application need to be in English.

It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.

Once MSB conducted the selection process, she/he will be nominated to UNICEF who makes the final decision. If MSB:s candidate is accepted, the deployment process begins.

Welcome with your application!

Application deadline

2024-09-26

Point of contact

Rebecca Molin
Rebecca.Molin@msb.se
+46102405214