The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Water and Environment Specialist – P4 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- Water supply in Urban areas
- Water supply in Rural areas
- Water safety and water quality
- Water and Environment
- Water governance and sustainability
Responsibilities
WASH Specialists, who under the overall guidance of either the Chief of WASH or the Management, take responsibility for key elements of the WASH programme as determined by the organization’s priorities. Candidates with expertise in the following areas, water and environment, sanitation, hygiene promotion and behaviour change, emergency work in water and sanitation, with experience and knowledge of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply;
- An intimate knowledge of the evolving evidence base related to WASH and children,
- Analysis of sector policy, working in partnerships and advocacy,
- Innovations,
- WASH financing and budget analysis,
- Emergency preparedness and response,
- Private sector experience.
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Work Experience:
- 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.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
How to Apply
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Job Title: Sanitation Specialist – P3 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- Sanitation and community based approaches
- Sanitation and sustainability
- Sanitation in Urban areas
- Sanitation in Rural areas
Responsibilities
WASH Specialists, who under the overall guidance of either the Chief of WASH or the Management, take responsibility for key elements of the WASH programme as determined by the organization’s priorities. Candidates with expertise in the following areas, water and environment, sanitation, hygiene promotion and behaviour change, emergency work in water and sanitation, with experience and knowledge of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply;
- An intimate knowledge of the evolving evidence base related to WASH and children,
- Analysis of sector policy, working in partnerships and advocacy,
- Emergency preparedness and response,
- Private sector experience.
- Innovations,
- WASH financing and budget analysis,
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
Work Experience:
- 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.
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Job Title: WASH Specialist – P3 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- Sector Policy and strategies
- Sector development, planning , monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge management
- WASH in schools and institutions
- Sector financing and economics
- Sector coordination
Responsibilities
WASH Specialists, who under the overall guidance of either the Chief of WASH or the Management, take responsibility for key elements of the WASH programme as determined by the organization’s priorities. Candidates with expertise in the following areas, water and environment, sanitation, hygiene promotion and behaviour change, emergency work in water and sanitation, with experience and knowledge of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply;
- An intimate knowledge of the evolving evidence base related to WASH and children,
- Analysis of sector policy, working in partnerships and advocacy,
- Emergency preparedness and response,
- Private sector experience.
- Innovations,
- WASH financing and budget analysis,
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Work Experience:
- 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.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
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Job Title: Hygiene Promotion/ Communication and Behavior Change Specialist (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) – P3 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- Hygiene promotion / Community participation
Responsibilities
WASH Specialists, who under the overall guidance of either the Chief of WASH or the Management, take responsibility for key elements of the WASH programme as determined by the organization’s priorities. Candidates with expertise in the following areas, water and environment, sanitation, hygiene promotion and behaviour change, emergency work in water and sanitation, with experience and knowledge of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply;
- An intimate knowledge of the evolving evidence base related to WASH and children,
- WASH financing and budget analysis,
- Emergency preparedness and response,
- Private sector experience.
- Analysis of sector policy, working in partnerships and advocacy,
- Innovations,
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Work Experience:
- 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.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
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Job Title: WASH in Emergency Specialist – P3 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- WASH Specialists, who under the overall guidance of either the Chief of WASH or the Management, take responsibility for key elements of the WASH programme as determined by the organization’s priorities.
- With (i) focus on preparedness, ii) strengthening national / humanitarian coordination, and iii) information management
- Water and environment specialist
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
Work Experience:
- 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.
Job Title: Chief of WASH/Manager – P4 Level
Job Number: 495970
Location: Nigeria
Work Type: Fixed Term Staff
Job Description
- Chief of WASH, who under the overall guidance of the Management, is accountable for the development, policy design, planning, programme innovation, implementation and management of a WASH programme within a UNICEF country programme.
- The role as head of section includes directing, leading and managing a group of professional and supporting staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.
- Programme management and oversight, including strategy, planning and M&E
- Sector coordination
- Knowledge of various aspects of WASH programming
Qualifications of Successful Candidates
Academic Qualification:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
Work Experience:
- Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Field work experience.
Language:
- Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a strong asset.
How to Apply
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Note: Interested applicants should indicate specific area(s) of expertise in their cover letter. Successful candidates will be placed in a talent group for two years.
21st June 2016.
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