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Vacancy number: VN-NGR-15-2014
Post Title:
WASH Officer
Level: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Officer (NOA & NOB) & WASH Specialist (NOC)
ContractType: Fixed Term (FT)
Duration: At least one year
Location: Multiple Duty Stations
Deadline for application: 30 April 2014

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced WASH professionals at various levels (NOA, NOB & NOC) to be based in multiple duty stations.

WASH Specialist (NOC)

Details
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 for all above positions 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 and 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
Developmen(Programme Communication), an asset.

WASH Officer (NOA & NOB)

DetailsWill 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 and 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 ot 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.
One Year (for NOA)/ Two years (for NOB) of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector (for IP) and national government and field work experience.
Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements for all above positions 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 and 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
Developmen(Programme Communication), an asset.

Method of Application
If you are interested in this position and meets the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned IPDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be down loaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Wednesday, 30 April 2014.

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.