Syria nationals: WASH Officer

Job no: 560961
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Aleppo
Level: NO-1
Location: Syrian Arab Republic
Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

PURPOSE

To support UNICEF Aleppo Field Office in WASH response to the earthquake and cholera crisis with the overarching objective contributing to reduction of water related diseases among affected population through provision of adequate safe drinking water, sanitation services, and improved hygiene practices.

Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of the WASH Officer (NOA) in Aleppo, the incumbent will 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 country programme goals and strategy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Programme/Project Management

Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor including steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response.

2. Programme Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence based approach and implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply, non-supply and emergency assistance and WASH programme status.

3. Work Plan and Programme Documentation

Analyze 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.

4. Programme Implementation Information and Data

Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database (e.g., FLS, SAP). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on maintaining a gender & equity focus in WASH data collection and reporting.

5. Knowledge Sharing

Compile WASH programme implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media.

6. Communication and Networking

• Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.
• Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.
• Team with local Government counterparts and sectoral stakeholders to exchange information on WASH programme implementation and status, capacity and vulnerability/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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Education

• 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.
• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), is an asset.

Work Experience

• One year of professional work experience in the international or national organizations with field work experience.  Experience with other UN agencies an asset.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response).
• Due to the earthquake response, UNICEF will engage with many WASH programme activities, the professional works experiences is required in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles in term of the implementation of the following fields:

1. –     Rehabilitation/restoration of water/sewage networks.
2. –     Rehabilitation of water pumping stations and water treatment plants.
3. –     Monitoring the quantities and quality for the water-trucking project.
4. –     Monitoring of the water disinfection with chlorine to ensure that affected population have safe and adequate access to drinking water. Supervise Hygiene Promotion activities and resources so that they are implemented and handed over or ended in a way that promotes local capacities and sustainable operations.

Language Proficiency :

 Fluency in English and Arabic

Competency Profile

i) Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

ii) Core Competencies (For Staff with Supervisory Responsibilities) *

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

• 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)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

*The 7 core competencies are applicable to all employees. However, the competency Nurtures, Leads and Managers people is only applicable to staff who supervise others.

Advertised: 27 Apr 2023 Syria Daylight Time
Deadline: 03 May 2023 Syria Daylight Time