WASH Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, #00086222, Quetta, Pakistan

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For every child, the right to a Champion

How can you make a difference?

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give more children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

The WASH Specialist (WASH-CEE) NOC GJP is to be used in the Quetta Field Office, where the WASH Programme is a major component of the Country Programme (or CCPD). The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief Field Office, who is at P-5 level.  In the 2025 PBR, the WASH Section became the WASH & CEE Section, taking on the second Climate, Energy and Environment (CEE) portfolio, with relevant updates made to the GJP.

The WASH-CEE Specialist reports to the Chief Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH & CEE programmes within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH & CEE related output results in the country programme.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation
4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
5. Networking and partnership building
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  WASH Specialist (WASHCEE) NOC Quetta – July 2026 – TC.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education:  An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)  in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, economics, engineering, policy, development, environmental sciences, natural sciences, climate change, disaster risk reduction, water resource management, international cooperation or another relevant technical field. 

Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are desirable.

• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and/or international levels on WASH is required.

Demonstrated extensive capacity in at least four of the following WASH programming areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, urban water, urban sanitation, handwashing with soap, WASH-in-schools and health centres, menstrual hygiene management, and national government WASH policies, plans and strategies is required.

Demonstrated capacity to influence national government WASH policies, plans and strategies; including in-depth understanding of government structures, roles and responsibilities and all stakeholders is required.

Demonstrated capacity for WASH emergency preparedness, response and coordination is required.

Demonstrated experience to collaborate effectively with and understand international financial institutions is required.

Demonstrated capacity to build strategic partnerships in Pakistan is required.

Demonstrated experience to deliver through effective working relationships both within and outside an organization is required.

Demonstrated capacity to develop proposals, reports and manage grants is required.

Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking and advocacy skills is required.

Demonstrated capacity for team leadership and team building is required.

Demonstrated capacity to manage and oversee programme design, planning, implementation and monitoring is required.

Demonstrated excellent analytical and writing skills, advocacy and presentational skills is required.

• Skills: Knowledge in Programme Management, Programme Implementation, Programme Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Reporting, Prepare Reports, Team Leadership, Team Building and Writing Skills are required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Urdu is required.

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Experience on climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment, and/or renewable energy is an asset.
• Work experience/knowledge of Baluchistan context is an asset.
• Understanding of and experience using UNFCCC mechanisms and engaging in climate change and environment dialogue is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental protection is an asset.
• Demonstrated capacity in the development, review, analysis and advocacy around national government climate and/or environment policies, plans and strategies is an asset.
• Knowledge of carbon markets and the renewable energy sector is an asset.
• Demonstrated extensive engagement and partnership building with climate change sector partners in Pakistan are assets.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilize climate finance instruments and proposal development is an asset.
• Experience with renewable energy policy and practice and carbon markets is an asset.
• Familiarity with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change and environment is an asset.
• Previous experience within UNICEF/ UN System is an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. 

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility jobs-near-me.org UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates’ willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates, persons with disabilities and suitable candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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