WASH Specialist (Climate Resilience) – P3  

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With over 850 indigenous languages, and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights.  In Papua New Guinea (PNG), UNICEF’s works effectively both ‘upstream’ (with governments) and ‘downstream’ (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Papua New Guinea seeks a Climate Resilient WASH Programme Specialist role that will allow UNICEF PNG to scale up its activities and support the strengthening of low-carbon resilience building and development, including the use of low-carbon renewable energy in programming. The WASH Specialist will report to the WASH Chief. The WASH Specialist will be located in Port Moresby, PNG. The incumbent will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to develop and facilitate the administration and achievement of climate and environmentally sensitive output results in the country programme. In addition, the WASH Specialist will be required to strengthen climate responses programme delivery, monitoring and document lessons learning. 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Programme development and planning

2. Advocacy, evidence generation, policy and positioning of UNICEF in climate change and children

3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

4. Technical and operational support for programme implementation

5. External partnerships, resource mobilization and linkages to regional and global efforts

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building 

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

• An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, climatology, geology or earth sciences, climate change, disaster risk reduction, water resource management, engineering, social and economic development, social and economic development, international cooperation or another relevant technical field is required. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, focused on developing countries in areas related to development cooperation in WASH climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment and socio-economic development. Experience on renewable energy is an asset.
• Familiar with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change and environment. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender sensitive programming. Demonstrated experience in applying results-based management required. Excellent analytical and writing skills, advocacy and presentational skills required. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working relationship both within and outside an organisation. One year of deployment in a developing country is required.
• 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 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

 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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 

Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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