Job Title: Water & Sanitation Officer
Organization: United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: WASH Manager
About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN
general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help
meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories
to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on
reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all
children, everywhere.
general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help
meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories
to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on
reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all
children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Water &
Sanitation Officer will actively contribute to the strengthening of WASH in
Schools program in Uganda with support also expected for WASH in Health Care
Facilities. The WASH Officer will be working closely with The Ministry of
Education and Sports and with NGO partners working in WASH in Schools.
Sanitation Officer will actively contribute to the strengthening of WASH in
Schools program in Uganda with support also expected for WASH in Health Care
Facilities. The WASH Officer will be working closely with The Ministry of
Education and Sports and with NGO partners working in WASH in Schools.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: Under the direct
supervision of WASH Manager, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the
following tasks:
Responsibilities: Under the direct
supervision of WASH Manager, the National UN Volunteer will undertake the
following tasks:
- Offer technical support to the Ministry
of Education and Sports in order to develop capacities related to WASH in
Schools - Ensure the availability of accurate,
complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH in Schools
programme design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation
with particular focus on MHM - Actively participate in inter-sectoral
collaboration with other programme colleagues, Education, Health,
Nutrition and Local Government to identify priority needs and appropriate
strategies, share information and provide advocacy for water and
environmental sanitation - Support Adolescent girls and Early
Childhood Development programmes - Ensure effective communication and
networking through partnerships - Work collaboratively with other sections
in incorporation of WASH component to support programme implementation - Render support in the implementation of
WASH in Health Care Facilities - Strengthen the WASH and Health teams by
providing support to implementation of WASH in Health Care Facilities
interventions - Document best practices and working
modalities for WASH in HCFs - Assist in enhancing programme efficiency
and effectiveness through evidence-based approach and implementation
follow-up - Document result and best-practices, and
enhance knowledge management - Document results and lessons learned from
WASH programme implementation and promote knowledge sharing with
counterparts and WASH stakeholders - Take part in the preparation and delivery
of WASH in Schools technical outcomes during fundraising, scoping, development
and implementation phases of WASH initiatives
Furthermore, National UN Volunteer is required to:
- Strengthen their knowledge and
understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and
external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance
in events that mark International Volunteer Day); - Be acquainted with and build on
traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; - Reflect on the type and quality of
voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in
ongoing reflection activities; - Contribute articles/write-ups on field
experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters,
press releases, etc.; - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for
newly-arrived UN Youth Volunteers; - Promote or advise local groups in the use
of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and
organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever
technically possible.
Key Result Areas:
- The efficiency and efficacy of the support
provided by the UN Volunteer to the WASH program will facilitate the
delivery of concrete and sustainable results in the WASH sector. The
support provided to the WASH in Schools program will directly impact the
improvement of health for the most vulnerable and marginalized children.
Through the assistance provided to WASH in Health Care Facilities the
volunteer is expected to support the documentation of best practices and
working modalities while ensuring effective implementation of interventions
for quality of care improvements - Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all
activities throughout the assignment; - A final statement of achievements towards
volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on
the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and
capacities developed.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United
Nations UNICEF Water & Sanitation Officer job placement should hold a
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in social sciences, civil engineering,
political sciences, public health, water and environmental management or
other WASH related field; - At least three years of demonstrated
experience in WASH; - Motivated to contribute towards peace and
development and to serve others; - Previous experience as a volunteer and/or
experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship)
would be highly regarded; - Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge
of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Respect for diversity and adaptability to
other cultures, environments and living conditions; - Fluency in spoken and written English is
required, and knowledge of another UN language is an asset;
Personal Competencies:
Commitment to Continuous Learning:
- Keeps abreast of new developments in
his/her own occupation and profession - Actively seeks to develop oneself
professionally and personally - Contributes to the learning of colleagues
and subordinates - Seeks feedback to learn and improve
Accountability:
- Takes ownership for all responsibilities
and honors commitments - Delivers outputs for which one ha
responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards - Operates in compliance with organisational
regulations and rules - Takes personal responsibility for his/her
own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable
Client Orientation:
- Consider all those to whom services are
provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of
view - Identifies clients’ needs and matches them
to appropriate solutions - Keeps clients informed of progress or
setbacks in projects - Meets timeline for delivery of product or
services to client
Planning & Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent
with agreed strategies - Allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work - Foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning - Uses time efficiently
Teamwork:
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organisational goals - Solicits input by genuinely valuing
others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others - Supports and acts in accordance with final
group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
position
Communication:
- Speaks and write clear and effectively
- Listen to others, correctly interprets
messages from others and responds appropriately - Tailors language, tone, style, and format
to match the audience - Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed
Technological Awareness:
- Keeps abreast of available technology
- Understands applicability and limitations
of technology to the work of the Office - Actively seeks to apply technology to
appropriate tasks - Shows willingness to learn new technology
United Nations Volunteers reserves the right to select one or more
candidates from this announcement. We
may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this opening
for other openings with United Nations Volunteers with similar assignment
description, experience and educational requirements.
candidates from this announcement. We
may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this opening
for other openings with United Nations Volunteers with similar assignment
description, experience and educational requirements.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join
the United Nations Volunteers, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor
to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job
requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
the United Nations Volunteers, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor
to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job
requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 31st July
2017
2017
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