The WASH Officer (NO-2), based in Hargeisa and reporting to the WASH Specialist, provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities. The role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects, while strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability and effective programme delivery across Somaliland.
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
Objectifs :
Appuyer le Gouvernement de la Côte d'Ivoire et le Secrétariat Technique dans l'élaboration d'une Stratégie nationale de mobilisation des financements du secteur WASH et de sa feuille de route opérationnelle, en vue de renforcer durablement le financement du secteur et d'accélérer l'accès équitable, résilient et durable aux services
d'eau, d'hygiène et d'assainissement
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the Chief of WASH (P-5) and is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent provides technical and programmatic leadership for donor-funded and emergency WASH interventions, including the Dutch-funded project, KfW-supported programmes, and other humanitarian response activities. The Specialist ensures programme quality, compliance, and achievement of results by leading performance monitoring, coordinating implementing partners, supporting infrastructure rehabilitation and service delivery, and contributing to donor reporting, risk management, and results-based management. The role supports the delivery of safe, sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient WASH services in line with national priorities, donor commitments, and UNICEF policies and standards.
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (level 5), the WASH Officer (P-2) is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of high-quality reporting, documentation, and knowledge management products across a portfolio of donor-funded WASH programmes in Sudan. The position plays a critical role in strengthening programme monitoring, data management, results tracking, and evidence generation to ensure robust performance management, informed decision-making, and compliance with UNICEF and donor requirements
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the WASH Manager (P-4) and is responsible for providing technical leadership, programme management, and coordination support for UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH interventions to ensure the timely achievement of programme results, effective utilization of resources, and compliance with UNICEF policies, standards, and donor requirements.
La mission vise à garantir que les dossiers techniques, les plans, les spécifications, les bordereaux quantitatifs et estimatifs, les critères d’évaluation technique et les exigences de sauvegardes environnementales et sociales soient complets, cohérents, réalistes et conformes aux standards applicables, aux exigences du PAAF, aux procédures UNICEF et aux exigences de la Banque mondiale.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for a highly motivated Programme Specialist (Safeguarding) to support and strengthen ECW’s safeguarding work across its global humanitarian education portfolio. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief of Education, the incumbent will play a critical role within the Programme Delivery and Quality Team, conducting Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) assessments of partner organizations, managing safeguarding incidents and concerns involving partners, and supporting safeguarding capacity-strengthening initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the Programme Delivery and Quality, Finance, Risk & Operations, Evidence, Results and Reporting, and Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization teams, the Programme Specialist will also engage with UNICEF colleagues through cross-divisional safeguarding forums and collaborate with ECW-funded partners to promote safe, accountable and child-centered programming.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an education consultant for the Development of Safe Schools Guide and IEC Materials for Learners and Teachers and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Nigeria’s WASH programme is a major component of the Country Programme and operates across development and humanitarian contexts. The Temporary Appointment for a WASH Specialist, TOC, will provide technical guidance and management support for the development, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme priorities, with a particular focus on strengthening theory of change, programme coherence, evidence use, systems strengthening and results-based planning across the WASH portfolio.
UNICEF Mozambique is supporting the Government of Mozambique to implement an integrated programme to strengthen climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities.
The consultancy aims to accelerate programme delivery by providing day-to-day implementation support, technical oversight, quality assurance, monitoring, reporting, and coordination across all programme components.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
Accelerated Disease Control Partnerships Consultant, Accelerated Disease Control - Immunization Section, CoE Global Health Practice, Global Programme Division, Nairobi, Kenya, remote, with travel, 11.5 months
Under the direct supervision of a Public Partnerships Specialist, North America team, PPR North America and IFIs Pillar (Washington DC) and in collaboration with colleagues from across the Programme Group’s (PG) Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPR) team: the incumbent will deepen collaboration with key U.S. Government stakeholders, help to provide an interface for knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of the assignment, ensure documentation of quality programming outputs in line with relevant agreement reporting requirements, and provide targeted support for senior staff operations and administrative support services. This position sits within UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (PPR) Division. The P2 TA post supports the US Government Partnership and will be working in close and regular collaboration with Program Group colleagues on the UNICEF-US portfolio with a focus on Infectious Disease Outbreak Response as well as other public health emergency programming as a part of the broader development and humanitarian funding to Country Offices.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking a qualified and motivated individual who is accountable for maintaining information management systems and databases, ensuring the quality and integrity of sector data, supporting partner reporting processes, producing analytical products and dashboards, conducting data and GIS analysis, and developing information products that support operational and strategic decision-making.
The WASH Officer (NO-2), based in Hargeisa and reporting to the WASH Specialist, provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities. The role focuses on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects, while strengthening coordination with local authorities and ensuring quality, accountability and effective programme delivery across Somaliland.
The Urban WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and field-level support for the implementation, monitoring and supervision of urban WASH recovery interventions in earthquake-affected areas.
Le Gouvernement de la République démocratique du Congo, à travers le Projet d’Apprentissage et d’Autonomisation des Filles (PAAF), et l’UNICEF collaborent pour renforcer l’accès à des services d’eau, d’assainissement et d’hygiène (EAH/WASH) sûrs, inclusifs et résilients au climat dans les écoles ciblées des provinces du Kasaï, du Kasaï Central, du Kasaï Oriental et de l’Ituri.
Objectifs :
Appuyer le Gouvernement de la Côte d'Ivoire et le Secrétariat Technique dans l'élaboration d'une Stratégie nationale de mobilisation des financements du secteur WASH et de sa feuille de route opérationnelle, en vue de renforcer durablement le financement du secteur et d'accélérer l'accès équitable, résilient et durable aux services
d'eau, d'hygiène et d'assainissement
The Administrator WASH Officer reports to the WASH Specialist and provides technical, operational and administrative support for the planning, procurement, implementation and monitoring of WASH infrastructure interventions.
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the Chief of WASH (P-5) and is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent provides technical and programmatic leadership for donor-funded and emergency WASH interventions, including the Dutch-funded project, KfW-supported programmes, and other humanitarian response activities. The Specialist ensures programme quality, compliance, and achievement of results by leading performance monitoring, coordinating implementing partners, supporting infrastructure rehabilitation and service delivery, and contributing to donor reporting, risk management, and results-based management. The role supports the delivery of safe, sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient WASH services in line with national priorities, donor commitments, and UNICEF policies and standards.
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Chief of WASH (level 5), the WASH Officer (P-2) is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, quality assurance, and timely delivery of high-quality reporting, documentation, and knowledge management products across a portfolio of donor-funded WASH programmes in Sudan. The position plays a critical role in strengthening programme monitoring, data management, results tracking, and evidence generation to ensure robust performance management, informed decision-making, and compliance with UNICEF and donor requirements
The WASH Specialist (P-3) reports to the WASH Manager (P-4) and is responsible for providing technical leadership, programme management, and coordination support for UNICEF's WASH programme in Sudan. The incumbent leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WASH interventions to ensure the timely achievement of programme results, effective utilization of resources, and compliance with UNICEF policies, standards, and donor requirements.
La mission vise à garantir que les dossiers techniques, les plans, les spécifications, les bordereaux quantitatifs et estimatifs, les critères d’évaluation technique et les exigences de sauvegardes environnementales et sociales soient complets, cohérents, réalistes et conformes aux standards applicables, aux exigences du PAAF, aux procédures UNICEF et aux exigences de la Banque mondiale.
Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is looking for a highly motivated Programme Specialist (Safeguarding) to support and strengthen ECW’s safeguarding work across its global humanitarian education portfolio. Under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief of Education, the incumbent will play a critical role within the Programme Delivery and Quality Team, conducting Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) assessments of partner organizations, managing safeguarding incidents and concerns involving partners, and supporting safeguarding capacity-strengthening initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the Programme Delivery and Quality, Finance, Risk & Operations, Evidence, Results and Reporting, and Partnerships, Advocacy and Resource Mobilization teams, the Programme Specialist will also engage with UNICEF colleagues through cross-divisional safeguarding forums and collaborate with ECW-funded partners to promote safe, accountable and child-centered programming.
The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes. The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.
UNICEF, jointly with UN agencies and relevant national partners, is implementing several initiatives with a focus on social and behaviour change. The interventions cover such areas as WASH in schools and inclusive education.
Planned interventions include development and implementation of evidence-based Social and Behaviour Change Communication solutions that include production of visuals, PSAs, mini-series, and others. All communication products need to be produced in close collaboration with relevant partners and pre-tested with engagement of target audience.
For the implementation of the above activities, UNICEF is seeking the services of a local consultant to support timely production and dissemination of communication products, including but not limited to liaison with national partners and subject experts, coordinating the collaboration with relevant stakeholders, external vendors, and to perform a quality control and overall coordination of envisaged communication solutions.
UNICEF Nigeria in Abuja, is seeking a passionate and committed person to work in the role of an education consultant for the Development of Safe Schools Guide and IEC Materials for Learners and Teachers and invites applications from highly motivated and committed persons who want to contribute to results for children. If you are that person, we encourage you to apply and become part of a highly motivated and committed team.
UNICEF Nigeria’s WASH programme is a major component of the Country Programme and operates across development and humanitarian contexts. The Temporary Appointment for a WASH Specialist, TOC, will provide technical guidance and management support for the development, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme priorities, with a particular focus on strengthening theory of change, programme coherence, evidence use, systems strengthening and results-based planning across the WASH portfolio.
UNICEF Mozambique is supporting the Government of Mozambique to implement an integrated programme to strengthen climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities and surrounding communities.
The consultancy aims to accelerate programme delivery by providing day-to-day implementation support, technical oversight, quality assurance, monitoring, reporting, and coordination across all programme components.
The Caribbean region faces ongoing challenges in achieving universal access to safe and resilient WASH services. While basic coverage is generally high, significant gaps remain in rural areas, small island states, informal settlements, and vulnerable communities. Aging infrastructure, weak wastewater and fecal sludge management systems, limited financing, and fragmented governance continue to affect service quality, sustainability, and public health outcomes.
To address these challenges, stronger sector governance, sustainable financing, and institutional capacity are needed. UNICEF and its partners recognize that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient and emphasize the importance of strengthening human resources, sector leadership, climate-resilient planning, utility performance, and knowledge sharing. Regional cooperation, partnerships with academic institutions, and capacity-building initiatives are key to advancing resilient and safely managed WASH services across the Caribbean.
Grenada’s school WASH systems face high vulnerability to intensifying climate disasters like Hurricane Beryl, causing service disruptions and prolonged closures. A new initiative aims to develop minimum climate-resilient standards for school infrastructure to ensure educational continuity. Stakeholders will be trained to implement these guidelines, improving the long-term sustainability of sanitation and water facilities.
Accelerated Disease Control Partnerships Consultant, Accelerated Disease Control - Immunization Section, CoE Global Health Practice, Global Programme Division, Nairobi, Kenya, remote, with travel, 11.5 months
Under the direct supervision of a Public Partnerships Specialist, North America team, PPR North America and IFIs Pillar (Washington DC) and in collaboration with colleagues from across the Programme Group’s (PG) Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPR) team: the incumbent will deepen collaboration with key U.S. Government stakeholders, help to provide an interface for knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of the assignment, ensure documentation of quality programming outputs in line with relevant agreement reporting requirements, and provide targeted support for senior staff operations and administrative support services. This position sits within UNICEF’s Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization (PPR) Division. The P2 TA post supports the US Government Partnership and will be working in close and regular collaboration with Program Group colleagues on the UNICEF-US portfolio with a focus on Infectious Disease Outbreak Response as well as other public health emergency programming as a part of the broader development and humanitarian funding to Country Offices.
UNICEF Lebanon is seeking a qualified and motivated individual who is accountable for maintaining information management systems and databases, ensuring the quality and integrity of sector data, supporting partner reporting processes, producing analytical products and dashboards, conducting data and GIS analysis, and developing information products that support operational and strategic decision-making.
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