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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, Clean Water

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How can you make a difference? 

1. Introduction

In order to enhance access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in line with the National Strategy for Transformation (NTS-2), UNICEF is supporting the Government of Rwanda in the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions aimed at strengthening policy and institutional framework; provision of climate resilient WASH services in communities, schools and health centers through construction and upgradation of WASH infrastructure; hygiene and sanitation promotion; and emergency preparedness and response.

In this context, we often count on external individual experts (hereinafter referred to as consultants) to provide appropriate technical support in achieving WASH results for children in Rwanda. These experts help us in gathering and analyzing data WASH situation in the country, in drafting sector strategies and other programmatic documents, in providing specialized technical assistance for design and implementation of WASH interventions.

2. Duties and Responsibilities or Scope of Work

To further systematize and expand our professional networks, we are building a pre-screened roster of individual consultants who would be available to work with us on a short- or longer-term basis to provide technical support in one or more of the following areas:

1. Development of WASH sector strategies, plans, standards, guidelines, sector briefs and other related documents.
2. Development and upgradation of WASH management information system (MIS); 
3. Groundwater mapping and monitoring.
4. Sector financing.
5. Borehole drilling.
6. Design and implementation of WASH infrastructure projects including assessments/feasibility for WASH infrastructure (such as piped water supply systems, solar water pumping system, water and wastewater treatment plants, latrines and handwashing facilities in communities, schools and health centres) in development as well as emergency settings; preparation/review of technical specifications, designs, drawings, bills of quantities, cost estimates and bidding documents for WASH infrastructure; procurement of services and goods; and construction supervision/quality assurance of WASH infrastructure;
7. Hygiene and sanitation promotion.
8. Water quality monitoring/surveillance.
9. Sector assessments and evaluations.
10. Sector coordination.
11. Development of funding concept notes and proposals, especially for climate financing mechanisms.
12. Infection prevention and control; and
13. Menstrual Hygiene Management.

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

3. Credentials of Individuals Consultants

We would be delighted to hear from individual consultants who are interested in participating in this roster and have the following credentials:

1. An advanced degree (Masters) in a related field (ref. area listed in Section 2 above). In exceptional circumstances, a combination of a bachelor’s degree and appropriate experience may also be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
2. At least five years of relevant professional experience.
3. Prior experience in Rwanda, the region and/or in a similar humanitarian or development context is highly desirable.
4. Prior experience in providing technical support, preferably to UNICEF, the UN and/or one of the major multilateral or bilateral donors, is desirable.
5. Excellent ability to research, analyze and present complex information coupled with strong report writing skills and a fluent command of English and/or Kinyarwanda; and
6. Excellent ability to lead / participate in multicultural teams and to interact with different hierarchies of partners.

4. Submission of EOI

Qualified individuals, who have the above-described capabilities and are interested in participating in our roster, are invited to apply. The cover letter should indicate the main area(s) in which the applicant would like to provide services (reference Section 2 above) and indicative renumeration (daily rates for short-term assignments and monthly rates for long-term assignments).

5. Enrolment in the Roster

EOIs will be screened against the credentials specified above for potential inclusion in the Roster.

This Call for EOIs does not constitute a solicitation. We do not require bids or proposals at this stage; we merely seek your expression of interest in participating in the roster. When an appropriate request for services arises, UNICEF Rwanda may contact selected individuals from the roster. In this regard, UNICEF will issue specific Terms of Reference outlining the outputs for each assignment and detailing the time frame.

Individual experts enrolled in the Roster if and when selected for a specific assignment with UNICEF Rwanda will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s terms and conditions for individual contractors.

UNICEF Rwanda reserves the right to change or cancel requirements at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. UNICEF also reserves the right to request compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final tender document.

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 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

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. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. 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.

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:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable [Insert candidates from targeted underrepresented groups] are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). 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. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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.

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