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• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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