WASH Officer NOB, Fixed Term, Amman-Jordan, #00115095 ( Open for Jordan Nationals only)

The WASH Officer supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme, specifically focusing on the WASH in Institutions and Vulnerable Communities and overseeing the humanitarian WASH operations at the Berm (Rukban).

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a leader in the region for the rights of its children. Working closely with the Government of Jordan, civil society, the private sector, and communities, UNICEF Jordan Country Office aims to sustain results achieved for children to date, and strive to further improve policies, national institutions and programmes, for the well-being of every child in Jordan, in line with Jordan’s Vision 2025 and the National Human Resources Development Strategy (2016-2025) towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our programmes focus on improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Kingdom, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion, or background. Our main pillars include Child Protection; Education; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Adolescent and Youth Engagement, Health and Nutrition; Social Protection; and Operations.

How can you make a difference? 

The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist (Level 3) for guidance and general supervision. The Officer supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme, specifically focusing on the WASH in Institutions and Vulnerable Communities and overseeing the humanitarian WASH operations at the Berm (Rukban).  The officer 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.

Key functions/accountabilities:

1. WASH in institutions

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of WASH in Institutions interventions, including baseline assessment, evidence generation and programme delivery. 
• Support the development and implementation of WASH in Institutions communication material focusing on water conservation, climate and environmental awareness suitable to the national context.
• Manage key projects from inception, design, procurement, construction and handover for the implementation of WASH infrastructure in institutions.  

2. Vulnerable communities

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of WASH interventions targeting vulnerable communities.  The WASH Officer will support the advancement of the program towards ‘Reducing the impact of poverty on communities through targeted WASH interventions’.
• Support and analyze Sustainable Development Goal targets, government policies, implementation strategies and data needs and initiate programs to support governmental institutions in achieving SDG and national targets..
• Manage key projects through direct contracting and through support to governmental institutions in the implementation of infrastructure and community focused initiatives to provide vulnerable communities with enhanced water and wastewater services.

3. Humanitarian Engineering

• Oversee all construction, operations and maintenance activities of WASH facilities at the Berm, including directly overseeing and managing the operations and maintenance contractor responsible for operating the berm water supply system, including contract administration, performance and operational management and invoice and claim processing.
• Oversee the performance, management and PD administration of NGO partners at the berm.
• Support the ongoing monitoring of Humanitarian and WASH needs and identify gaps in the provision of services.  Collect information from partners and contractors on the needs of the affected population and liaise as necessary with authorities to support the provision of ongoing WASH services.
• Support the monitoring of the performance of the contractors and NGO partners
• Develop Contingency Plans to identify risks and to mitigate against these (strikes, limited access due to rain, reduced water availability)
• Support the planning for service delivery (including ad-hoc hygiene kit distributions)
• Support the development of key WASH messages and training of community workers on WASH messages and monitoring, when access allows

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TMS-WASH Officer JD NOB Berm.docx

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  University degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, environment, public health engineering or other relevant technical field (Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydrogeologist, Architect). Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset ( Environmental sustainability and climate change, Construction management, Water resources management, WASH emergencies).
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach) is an asset.  Experience in Humanitarian WASH operations and monitoring,  and operation and maintenance of remote area Reverse Osmosis and water pumping systems.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable males are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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