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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, help.

UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child, in everything we do - maternal and child health, nutrition, child protection, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as well as policy, advocacy, communication for development, planning and evaluation. Our multi-country programme and office located in Fiji covers the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. This WASH project Coordinator Consultant will be based in the UN Joint Presence office at Majuro (RMI).

The WASH program in the North Pacific, particularly in the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is expanding significantly with an increase in funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), New Zealand the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia and the Government of Japan (GoJ),. UNICEF is supporting the Government of RMI in overcoming the climate adaptation barrier in the WASH sector through system strengthening, service delivery, and community-based resilience. It is expected that through this comprehensive support, more children including adolescents and their families have equitable access to and use climate resilient and safely managed water and sanitation facilities and practice safe hygiene behaviors with reduced natural disaster, climate and environmental risk, including in emergency.

This strategic addition to our team is crucial for sustaining and expanding WASH programme in RMI, ultimately leading to better health and hygiene outcomes for the children and communities in the country.

How can you make a difference? 

The main goals of this consultancy are to support the implementation of UNICEF supported WASH programme at RMI.

Purpose of the assignment are but not limited to:

1. Mapping of existing WASH in school data availability that includes standards, policy, teacher training materials, MHM, environment, and school facility physical condition.
2. Coordinate the implementation of baseline assessment to identify knowledge and skill gaps among education officials and teachers regarding gender responsive inclusive and climate-resilient WASH in schools Strengthen data and evidence and support the development of M&E framework.
3. Facilitate the development of climate resilient and accessible WASH in schools standards, water supply and sanitation facility design Update or develop training materials for children on key climate-resilient and environmentally-friendly hygiene practices and engage them in hygiene promotion and WASH climate adaptive practices.
4. Coordinate the implementation of climate resilient gender responsive WASH in schools programme in 20 schools
5. Provide technical support in Implementing water safety plan in a minimum of 4 communities in RMI.
6. Develop advocacy materials to promote provision of adequate and reliable MHM supplies in schools through national/school level budget and financing

Please refer to the ToR ( TOR WASH Project Coordinator consultant.pdf) for further information on the deliverables and the timelines. 

GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS:  

Please submit a separate financial offer along with your application. The financial proposal should be a lump sum amount for all the deliverables and should show a break down for the following:

• Monthly / Daily fees– based on the deliverables in the Terms of Reference above
• Travel (economy air ticket where applicable to take up assignment)
• Travel for eight (8) in country field missions  
• UN DSA and travel cost will be paid for field missions outside RMI
• Miscellaneous- to cover visa, health insurance (including medical evacuation for international consultants), communications, and other costs.

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

Education:

• Master's degree in engineering, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5years of professional international experience in WASH project management or a closely related field.
• Regional Experience: Prior work experience in the Micronesia region, specifically in Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), is highly desirable. Familiarity with local environmental conditions, cultural nuances, and regulatory frameworks in these regions will be considered a significant asset.
• UNICEF Experience: Previous employment with UNICEF or other UN agencies, particularly in roles related to WASH projects, is an advantage. Experience in managing, implementing, and scaling up WASH programs in line with UNICEF’s strategic goals and operational guidelines is preferred.

Additional Competencies

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record of successful stakeholder engagement and partnership building with government agencies, community leaders, international donors, and non-governmental organizations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, present data effectively, and articulate project needs and outcomes to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Cultural Sensitivity: High degree of cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment. Experience working in cross-cultural international settings is crucial.
• Teamwork: proven team player with ability to work with limited/remote supervision in a multicultural setting. Experience in conflict resolution and consensus-building is valuable.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing environments and crisis situations, maintaining focus on project goals and deliverables.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy  will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants . Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.