UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: WASH Specialist
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-37-2014
Location: Borno
Level: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist (NOC)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)
Duration: At least one year
Job Description
WASH Specialist NOC will be accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of UNICEF programme goals and objectives for the country.
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience.
Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements
Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in one or more of the following areas:
communication for behavior change, WASH in schools rural water supply projects implementation, planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply arid quality technology i.e.: community based water supply, controlling water borne related diseases, emergency (preparedness and response).
Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in: Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management.
Gender and diversity awareness
Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
Job Title: WASH Officer
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-38-2014
Level: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Officer NOB)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)
Duration: At least one year
Location: Multiple Duty Stations
Job Description
WASH Officer NOB will be accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting and commitment for enhancement of teamwork arid capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan aligned with UNICEF programme goals and strategy for the country.
Minimum Requirements
University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Two years of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience
Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements
Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in one or more of the following areas:
communication for behavior change, WASH in schools rural water supply projects implementation, planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply arid quality technology i.e.: community based water supply, controlling water borne related diseases, emergency (preparedness and response).
Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in: Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management.
Gender and diversity awareness
Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned /PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form.
Completed Forms should be sent to: nrecruit@unicef.org
Note: Please mention the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline 18th November, 2014
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