Wash Officer (WINS) - Vacancy#: UNICEF/MLW/2015/008
Purpose of the post - Under the guidance of the Chief of WAS and WASH Specialist this position will be accountable for professional and technical contribution to programme design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH in Institutions (WINS). The role will require data analysis and progress reporting of the provision of WASH services to high impact institutions such as health facilities, schools, child care centers (CBCCs), nutrition programmes/feeding centers, markets and other public institutions
Programme/Project Management – Provide technical assistance to District Coordination Teams, NGO partners and private sector partners to meet the national standards and comply with the WASH in Schools strategy (i.e. comprehensive package, school-led total sanitation (SLT) and school management committee (SMC) training in operation and maintenance) as well as to strengthen their monitoring and supervision at institution or community level
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH in institutions programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, Draft sound ASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response
Programme Implementation Information and data – Support the development of an implementation strategy or guidelines for WASH in CBCCs and health facilities in coordination with Education, Child Protection and Health Sectors
Act as technical guidance of technical instructions to target as many primary schools as possible among the selected 100 CFS pilot schools and the Joint UN Project schools to complement other sectors’ efforts to meet CFS standards with WASH in Schools interventions
Work Plan and Programme Documentation - Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports, draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities) as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action
Programme Efficiency and Effectiveness – Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence base approach and implementation follow-up, including monitoring UNICEF inputs , local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply and emergency assistance and WASH programme status
Support the roll-out of the National School Sanitation Standards and provide operationalization guidance to DCT, NGO and private sector partners
Design and prepare advocacy materials for increased govt budget allocation to the WASH Sector, particularly WASH in institutions
Knowledge Sharing – Reinforce advocacy and capacity building for implementing partners and community members in human rights, gender and equity
Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media
Communication and Networking – Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration , collaborate with Operations to staff to implement internal control systems and resolve day-today issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management, Team with local Govt and sectoral stakeholders counterparts to exchange information on WASH programme implementation, status, capacity and risk mapping, preparedness as well as movement, prepositioning and distribution of supplies, Coordinate with members of the development community including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to WASH sector , Where appropriate support the IASC WASH Cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies
University Degree in a relevant field to international WASH related development assistance, Additional training in Health Education or Communication for development (Programme Communication), an asset
2 yrs of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organisations or private sector and national govt and field work experience, Familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach)
Fluency in English and Chichewa
Communication, Working with people, Drive for Results, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analysing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organising, Computer skills – various office applications, Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both written and outside the organisation, Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
Fixed term Appointment with initial period of 1 yr
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and Personal History Form (P-11 form) (which can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) on or before 14th August via email address hrmalawi@unicef.org UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply, Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged, Applications sent through the post office or hand delivered are not accepted UNICEF Is a smoke free environment
Purpose of the post - Under the guidance of the Chief of WAS and WASH Specialist this position will be accountable for professional and technical contribution to programme design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH in Institutions (WINS). The role will require data analysis and progress reporting of the provision of WASH services to high impact institutions such as health facilities, schools, child care centers (CBCCs), nutrition programmes/feeding centers, markets and other public institutions
Programme/Project Management – Provide technical assistance to District Coordination Teams, NGO partners and private sector partners to meet the national standards and comply with the WASH in Schools strategy (i.e. comprehensive package, school-led total sanitation (SLT) and school management committee (SMC) training in operation and maintenance) as well as to strengthen their monitoring and supervision at institution or community level
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH in institutions programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation, Draft sound ASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response
Programme Implementation Information and data – Support the development of an implementation strategy or guidelines for WASH in CBCCs and health facilities in coordination with Education, Child Protection and Health Sectors
Act as technical guidance of technical instructions to target as many primary schools as possible among the selected 100 CFS pilot schools and the Joint UN Project schools to complement other sectors’ efforts to meet CFS standards with WASH in Schools interventions
Work Plan and Programme Documentation - Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports, draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities) as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action
Programme Efficiency and Effectiveness – Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence base approach and implementation follow-up, including monitoring UNICEF inputs , local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply and emergency assistance and WASH programme status
Support the roll-out of the National School Sanitation Standards and provide operationalization guidance to DCT, NGO and private sector partners
Design and prepare advocacy materials for increased govt budget allocation to the WASH Sector, particularly WASH in institutions
Knowledge Sharing – Reinforce advocacy and capacity building for implementing partners and community members in human rights, gender and equity
Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media
Communication and Networking – Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration , collaborate with Operations to staff to implement internal control systems and resolve day-today issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management, Team with local Govt and sectoral stakeholders counterparts to exchange information on WASH programme implementation, status, capacity and risk mapping, preparedness as well as movement, prepositioning and distribution of supplies, Coordinate with members of the development community including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to WASH sector , Where appropriate support the IASC WASH Cluster during preparedness and response to emergencies
University Degree in a relevant field to international WASH related development assistance, Additional training in Health Education or Communication for development (Programme Communication), an asset
2 yrs of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organisations or private sector and national govt and field work experience, Familiarity with Emergency preparedness and response (and the IASC Cluster approach)
Fluency in English and Chichewa
Communication, Working with people, Drive for Results, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analysing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organising, Computer skills – various office applications, Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both written and outside the organisation, Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
Fixed term Appointment with initial period of 1 yr
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and Personal History Form (P-11 form) (which can be downloaded from our website athttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) on or before 14th August via email address hrmalawi@unicef.org UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply, Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged, Applications sent through the post office or hand delivered are not accepted UNICEF Is a smoke free environment
Location: National
