JOB
TITHLE: TA - WASH Officer (Sustainability &
Accountability), NOB - Abuja, 8 months
Job Number: 508187
Locations: Africa: Nigeria
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT
Under the
overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Section
and day to day supervision of the WASH Specialist (Research), the incumbent
will specifically support the strengthening of community management structures
(WASHCOMS) which are essential to sustainable community WASH systems.
UNICEF has been supporting the establishment and capacity building of WASHCOMs
however more has to done in terms of strengthening their capacity in order for
them to effectively and sustainably operate as intended.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train a pool of
resource persons at State and LGA levels including civil society actors to
facilitate roll out of the Expanded guidelines for WASHCOM formation and
training towards improving WASHCOMs’ performance in WASH project
management and their expanded roles in promoting child survival and
convergence activities at the community level.
- Develop
a database/list of the above mentioned resource persons by state and LGA
with contact addresses for use by LGAs whenever there is need for a
WASHCOM and Federation of WASHCOM to be established or retrained.
- Support
institutionalization of the WASHCOM functionality assessment that is
currently being conducted through a PCA with PFD – Develop procedure which
will enable State and LGA staff to collect the data for the assessment and
discuss the reports on a quarterly basis for action.
- Collate
and review data for update of WASHCOMs’ performance dashboard on WASHIMS
based on outcome of WASHCOMs functionality assessments
- Conduct
corrective monitoring in communities to ensure that Guideline for
formation of WASHCOMS is followed.
- Document
lessons and best practices on WASHCOM in WASH Programme for replication
and upscale
- Support
the implementation of the of the Accountability Mapping and Public
Expenditure tracking activities
QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
·
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the
following areas; Social Science, Development Studies, Public Health, Sanitation
Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development
assistance
·
Minimum of 3 years progressive experience in the UN or other
international development organizations and national government in the WASH
Sector supporting governance and community engagement
·
Up to date knowledge on WASH governance principles and working
knowledge of participatory approaches
·
Excellent training and facilitation skills with ability to
effectively lead participatory discussions and manage large group processes
·
Experience in networking social mobilization and advocating for
results amongst government agencies, NGOs, private actors and development
partners
·
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and
establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and
outside the organization.
·
Excellent computer skills, including internet navigation and
office applications
·
Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and
professional values
·
Fluency in English (both written and spoken) are required.
Opening Date Thu Oct 19 2017 09:00:00 GMT+0100 (W. Central Africa Standard Time) W. Central Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Thu Nov 02 2017 23:55:00 GMT+0100
(W. Central Africa Standard Time)
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