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For every child, WASH

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. WASH is one of the basic social service and advocacy programme areas that UNICEF supports in Sudan towards fulfilling the right, development and protection of vulnerable children.

In response to the current crisis in Sudan, the WASH delivery model has become heavily dependent on partnerships with CSOs, making this position strategically crucial in the section.

How can you make a difference? 

      Undertake effective collaboration with all entities implementing the water component of the Port Sudan Water and Sanitation project         for an integrated approach to improve WASH services in urban, peri-urban and IDP settings.

• Support analysis of state budgets for WASH, cost analysis and value-for-money studies, to advocate for improvements in sector efficiency.
• Produce materials for the project advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fundraising for the WASH sector at large.
• Participate in inter-agency discussions as required, ensuring that UNICEF’s position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the planning and agenda setting.

      Interact with global and regional initiatives and partnerships for WASH.

Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

• Manage all aspects of UNICEF’s preparedness for WASH in emergencies, as required.
• Ensure the coordination arrangements for humanitarian WASH are in place, for instant robust coordination in case of an emergency.

      Ensure that all UNICEF WASH staff under supervision are familiar with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.

• Take up leadership/managerial role in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Manage the implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems) under the Port Sudan water and Sanitation project, ensuring rigorous monitoring and wide sharing of results.
• Prepare learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices under the project, to support overall WASH sector development.
• Prepare presentations on the project to staff and key stakeholders, focusing on lessons learned and challenges, help enhance the documentation of large project data and support the knowledge management at WASH section.
• Support the professional development of UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up to date with latest developments.
• Initiate and contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in collaboration with government and other stakeholders, and support the design of initiatives to strengthen capacities systematically, especially under the Urban WASH component.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of WASH sector stakeholders.

      Ensure and innovate ideas for optimal achievement of project goals and objectives, select of suitable materials, methodologies,              spatial and timely management of multi-activities

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

Minimum requirements:

* Education:

   An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Water supply, Civil or Sanitary or Environmental Engineering.

* Work Experience:

   A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.

   Experience in management of large-scale projects, conventional and non-conventional water scheme design and delivery in urban             settings, complex programme through a nexus approach is preferred.

   Experience in desalination, climate action, environmental and social safeguarding, environment is an asset.

* Language Requirements:

   Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.

 TOR – WASH Specialist P3 Temporary Appointment (364 days) Port Sudan.pdf

 

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.

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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.

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