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For every child, the right to quality Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF Mozambique is establishing a WASH Emergency Response Consultant Roster to ensure timely access to qualified experts who can be rapidly deployed during emergencies. Inclusion in the roster does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment. Consultants will only be contacted if and when specific needs arise. For each assignment, shortlisted roster members will be invited to submit availability and a financial offer aligned with the specific Terms of Reference.

The Consultant will provide technical leadership and support for WASH emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring alignment with UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs) and national standards.

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. Update WASH emergency response plans and contingency stocks.
2. Conduct rapid assessments and gap analysis in affected areas within 48–72 hours of an emergency onset.
3. Undertake detailed gap analyses on water supply systems, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices in affected areas.
4. Map priority communities, displacement sites, schools, and health facilities requiring immediate intervention.
5. Identify high-risk cholera transmission hotspots and propose urgent mitigation measures.
6.  Support or lead implementation of WASH interventions, including: deployment of water trucking, temporary water systems, mobile treatment units, chlorination points; rehabilitation of boreholes, handpumps, solar systems, small piped systems; construction or desludging of emergency latrines; distribution of WASH NFIs (hygiene kits, buckets, aqua-tabs, soap, jerrycans); establishment of handwashing stations in community sites, schools, health facilities.
7.  Coordinate with government, cluster partners, and NGOs for effective response.
8. Track progress against indicators and prepare weekly situation reports.
9. Participate in or facilitate WASH Cluster meetings at provincial or national level.
10. Provide technical guidance to local NGOs, service providers, and community committees.
11. Train local authorities and partners on emergency WASH standards and protocols.
12. Document lessons learned and best practices.

Methodology

The consultant will work under the supervision of the UNICEF WASH Specialist and in close coordination with the Emergency Team. Field missions to affected provinces will be required, following UNICEF security protocols.

Deliverables - (Illustrative – will vary per assignment)

• Month 1: Updated WASH emergency response plan and assessment report.
• Month 2, 3, 4, and 5: Monthly implementation report on WASH interventions in priority areas.
•  Month 6: Final report including monitoring data, lessons learned, and recommendations for resilience programming.

Timeframe

The assignment will be for a duration determined but likely to be between 3 to 6 months, depending on evolving emergency needs and funding availability.

Payment Schedule (Illustrative-will vary per assignment)

• Month 1 - 10% upon submission and approval of updated WASH emergency response plan.
• Month 2 - 20% upon delivery of the monthly report
• Month 3. 20% upon delivery of the monthly report.
• Month 4 – 20% upon delivery of the monthly report.
• Month 5 – 20% upon delivery of the monthly report.
• Month 6 - 10% upon submission of final report and completion of assignment

The Consultancy Terms of Reference is uploaded here for more information:  Individual Consultant_WASH Emergency Response Consultant.pdf

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

• Advanced university degree in Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Water and Sanitation, or related field. A first-level university degree combined with two additional relevant years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in WASH emergency programming.
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian contexts, preferably in Mozambique or similar settings.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with Sphere Minimum Standards, UNICEF Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs), WASH Cluster standards, and national emergency protocols.
• Strong technical skills in water quality monitoring and disinfection; groundwater and surface water options for emergency supply; temporary and semi-permanent sanitation solutions; NFI distribution planning and tracking; WASH supply forecasting and stock management during emergencies.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required.

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical expertise and relevant experience (60 points).
• Education and qualifications (20 points).
• Language and quality of cover letter (10 points).
• Financial proposal (daily fee) (10 points)

Candidates who score 70 points and above in the technical evaluation will qualify for inclusion on the consultant roster. When a task that requires a particular expertise arises, UNICEF Mozambique will approach two or more consultant candidates in the pertinent workstream(s) of the roster with a specific Terms of Reference requesting them to submit financial proposals and to confirm availability and interest, as well as further assess expertise and experience vis-à-vis the specific terms of reference.  Based on the outcome of the selection process, the contract shall be awarded to the successful candidate. The selected candidate will be solely responsible to ensure that health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application is to be submitted through the UNICEF online portal and should contain the following attachments:

• A copy of your highest level of education certificate
• Cover letter
• CV/Resume - to include three (3) professional references, including at least one recent supervisor.
• Financial offer indicating the proposed daily fee. This is an indicative rate for roster inclusion; a detailed financial proposal will be requested and negotiated only when a specific assignment arises.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated. Successful candidates who pass the technical assessment will be included in the UNICEF Mozambique WASH Emergency Response Consultant Roster. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee a contract.

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…

(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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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. 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 | 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.

Remarks:  

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. 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.

All UNICEF consultancies are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

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