VN No.2015/33

Make a Lasting Difference for Children

UNICEF Vacancy - Fixed-term Appointment

WASH Specialist (NO-C), based in Mandalay

Position No. 23661

UNICEF Myanmar is seeking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and committed professional to support the formulation, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme in Sagaing Region to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme management, delivery and accomplishment of programme goals and objectives.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Chief, Field Office (Mandalay), and technical guidance from WASH unit in Yangon Office, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:-

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Enhance effective programme, sectoral or inter-sectoral, planning, development and management by leading, guiding, coordinating and supporting the timely completion of the Situational Analysis and its periodic update through accurate and complete monitoring and analysis, and the timely preparation or finalization of sectoral input.

2. Promote knowledge management and sharing by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience or lessons learned.

3. Promote the quality of rights-based WASH programme through participation in the formulation of programme/project goals, strategies and approaches and using results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

4. Develop sectoral work plan and provide technical inputsin project management, implementation and monitoring of assigned project/sectoral activity, in compliance with the defined project strategies and approaches.

5. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation andparticipate in major evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts.

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6. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue through active engagement in communication, networking and participation in and outside UNICEF.

7. Coordinate with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability.

8. Work closely within the WASH cluster of YCSD and with the three other clusters (MNCH, Nutrition and cross cutting C4D) to insure integrated approach and increase efficiency and effectiveness of the programme.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES required to perform the duties of the post:

a)Education

-Advanced University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.A first level University degree with relevant years of working experience may be exceptionally accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

- Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication) will be an asset.

b)Work Experience

- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization, national government or the private sector.

- Field work experience.

- Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach and WASH in School.

c)Language Proficiency

Fluency in English and Myanmar is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values

• Commitment

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Integrity

ii)Core Competencies

• Communication (Level 2)

• Working with People (Level 2)

• Drive for Results (Level 2)

iii) Functional Competencies

• Leading and Supervising (Level 1)

  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts (Level 2)

• Analyzing (Level 3)

• Applying Technical Expertise (Level 3)

• Relating and Networking (Level 2)

• Deciding and Initiating Action (Level 2)

Please send cover memo with a completed Personal History form or updated CV to by 23 October 2015.The detailed Job Description may be requested in writing to or .

Note: 1.UNICEF does not discriminate in regard to race, ethnicity and gender or persons living with disabilities.

2. UNICEF fosters a climate of impartiality, fairness and objectivity and assures the equitable application of UNICEF regulations, rules and policies.

3. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

4. Only those candidates whose qualifications and experience are of further interest to UNICEF will be contacted for subsequent test/interview.

5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.