WASH Specialist P3, FT, Bamako, Mali #71999

The support provided by the WASH specialist will enable the country office to achieve the WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development and reduce inequalities in the country

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For every child, hope

The WASH Specialist reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) for guidance and general supervision. He 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.

How can you make a difference? 

Mali is experiencing unprecedented and rising humanitarian needs. More than half of the 7.1 million people requiring humanitarian assistance in 2024 are children. Increasing number of internally displaced persons, mainly children, are fleeing insecurity and grave violations in northern and central Mali, as well as natural disasters and epidemics.[Insert purpose of post and bullet points on main activities. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of result
• Technical and operational support for programme implementation
• Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  GJD WASH Specialist Level 3.doc

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: An advanced university degree (Master 2) in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.

Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

Work Experience:

• Developmental:  a minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required
• One year of deployment in a developing country is required.
• Humanitarian: At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is required

Languages Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
• Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries – including water safety, sustainability
• Programme/project management
• Capacity development
• Human rights and WASH

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 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people 

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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 Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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