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For every child, WASH services that function in emergencies

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/

How can you make a difference? 

Under supervision of the WASH Officer, the consultant will provide specialized WASH engineering technical and quality assurance services to support the implementation of UNICEF’s solar water pump system development project in Samar Province and review/inspect all technical and physical outputs of the project process to ensure the technical integrity, safety, and sustainability of the solar water pumps in six (6) Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCFs) -- barangay health stations and, if feasible, rural health units -- in a selected municipality.

1. Site assessment of target PHCFs for solar water pump system development and improvement WASH facilities

• Support site selection through preliminary assessment of PHCFs proposed by the LGUs, consultations with BLGUs and key community stakeholders, and assessment of MLGU and BLGU administrative processes and institutional capacities relevant to project implementation
• Evaluate detailed site assessments of selected target PHCFs by the contracted service provider for water sources, including hydrological and hydrogeological assessments, yield tests and water quality tests, sanitation and hygiene facility assessments, and climate and environmental risk assessments
• Assess needs for other WASH improvements in the target health care facilities
• Assist in local climate and disaster risk assessment, local climate change action planning and development of risk management approaches

2. Design and scoping for solar water pump and WASH equipment, supplies and services

• Recommend range of feasible and appropriate designs for solar water pumps systems and improvements in sanitation and hygiene facilities in target PHCFs with cost estimates
• Conduct market scoping for equipment, supplies and services in proximal locales
• Prepare relevant documents for administrative requirements and permits, in line with national standards and UNICEF guidelines.

3. Technical support to the Supply Unit and CER Section for the procurement of service provider for solar water pump development and improvement of sanitation and hygiene facilities in target PHCFs

• Support UNICEF in the procurement process for infrastructure works, including preparation of TORs/tenders, contractor pre-qualification, bidder engagement, and technical evaluation to ensure the selection of qualified firms
• Validate technical specifications, BOQs and procurement plans of the selected service provider, ensuring that proposed technologies, materials, and equipment meet required performance, safety, and durability standards appropriate for local contexts and needs of the target PHCFs

4.  Project supervision and quality assurance

• Formulate inception report/implementation plan
• Conduct a thorough inception of the project with key stakeholders, including review of site assessments, designs, implementation timelines and roles/responsibilities of different actors, including contribution/counterpart of LGUs/communities, where applicable, and PSEA/safeguarding
• Set-up a functional coordination and feedback mechanism with key stakeholders at provincial, municipal and barangay levels
• Conduct regular site monitoring and technical visits during installation to ensure adherence to approved technical designs, contract, quality and safety standards, and health and environmental safeguards.
• Document deviations and resolutions on alternative solutions, corrective/remedial actions and risk mitigating measures
• Conduct periodic meetings with UNICEF, service provider and the provincial and municipal for updating on progress and feedbacking on project implementation
• Submit monthly technical progress reports and a comprehensive final technical report that includes engineering reviews, site inspection findings, photos, system performance data, and verification of compliance with UNICEF and national standards.

5. Capacity building and sustainability planning

• Review training design, O&M manual, and troubleshooting guide developed by the contracted service provider to ensure accuracy, completeness, and contextual appropriateness.
• Oversee the practical training of O&M teams in the 6 PHCFs and appropriate technical staff at MLGU
• level
• Provide technical inputs to municipal and barangay LGUs on implementing the following:
  • Solar water pump and WASH O&M planning and budgeting, including for repair services, spare parts, water quality monitoring and treatment, and security
  • Mechanism for monitoring performance and sustainability of the solar water pump system and other WASH services in the PHCFs

6.  Documentation of technical and social processes, results and learnings

• Lead the systematic and technically rigorous documentation of the project process
• Document and consolidate the key learnings

Deliverables:

• List of target PHCFs, classified into primary priority and secondary options, with findings on need and feasibility of solar water pump system
• Technical brief on detailed surveys reports on the target PHCFs covering the following:
  • water sources, including hydrological and hydrogeological assessments, yield tests, and water quality tests.
  • Sanitation and hygiene facilities assessment
  • Climate and environmental risk assessment reports
  • M/BLGU administrative and institutional assessment reports
• Drawings, specifications, calculations and design analysis for context appropriate
• solar water pump systems.
• BoQs with cost estimates.
• Market scoping report
• Original copy of permits from relevant authorities
• TOR/tender for procurement of solar water pump service
• provider and improvement of other WASH facilities
• Report with shortlist of pre-qualified contractors
• Report with answers to all technical queries and questions of Potential
• Bidders during the bidding process.
• Evaluation report approved by UNICEF including scores and remarks on each technical sub-criterion.
• Report on validation of designs, technical specifications and BOQs per PHCF, and
• procurement plan of the selected service provider, with compilation technical documents, including final drawings, BOQs and costing
• Submit inception report and workplan
• Documentation of inception workshop conducted, with annexes of presentation materials, implementation plan, institutional arrangements and coordination
• mechanism
• Six (6) monthly technical progress monitoring report on the following work process:
  • progress status based on workplan schedule
  • compliance to material specifications and quality of materials used
  • technical issues or challenges and recommended actions
  • monitor the contractor’s practices in terms of traffic and protection of roads,
  • properties and services, safety, PSEAH and child safeguarding measures, and care of the environment
• Weekly and subsequently bi-weekly briefings with UNICEF
• Monthly updating meetings and as often needed with UNICEF, service provider and LGUs
• O&M training design, manual and troubleshooting guide reviewed and revised as
• needed
• Documentation of O&M trainings, with materials used, draft O&M plans and team
• designation per PHCF
• Costed O&M plans with budget allocation for integration in 2028 annual investment plan
• System performance monitoring tool developed and tested by O&M teams per PHCF
• Submit a comprehensive final technical report that includes engineering reviews, site inspection findings, photos, system performance data, and verification of compliance with UNICEF and national standards.
• Case study on project process, results and learnings, with recommendations for scaling up

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  ToR WASH engineer coordinator SWP LDS - Consultant Copy.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree on civil, environmental, sanitary or water engineer, or a related field is required.
  • Professional licensure as Engineer in the Philippines is required

• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields, preferably the WASH sector
  • Proven experience in the design, implementation, and quality assurance of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure projects, particular community water supply system development. Expertise specifically on solar water pump systems is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and implementing partners.
  • Experience with UNICEF, other UN agencies, international NGOs, or similar organizations in emergency or early recovery settings is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of national and international standards for construction, particularly in WASH/water supply infrastructure, and familiarity with climate-resilient and
  • sustainable construction practices.
  • Proficiency in engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and project management software.
  • Excellent technical documentation and report writing skills
  • Has great appetite and capacity to learn.

• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Knowledge of Filipino or other local languages is an asset; conversational in any Waray language an asset.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 15 May 2026. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered.

By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application.

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.

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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.

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