A)REPORTS TO: (Indicate Post, by Job Title and Level, to Which This Position Reports.)

1.ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

a)REPORTS TO: (Indicate post, by job title and level, to which this position reports.)

Chief of Health and Sanitation, P4 and WASH Specialist, P4

b)RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS Indicate the title, level and number for whose work the post is responsible.)

TitleLevelNumber

None

c)ORGANIZATION CHART Show the IMMEDIATE SECTION where the post is located, as well as the supervisor, subordinates and all other related posts. Only the officially approved organization chart should be used.)

2.PURPOSE OF THE POST (Statement of overall post accountability.)

Under the guidance of the Chief of Health, Nutrition and Sanitation and the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene(WASH) Specialist, the WASH Specialist N3 will assist the implementation of the Pacific WASH Programme to address water and sanitation needs in the region with a focus on Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

The WASH SpecialistN3 will support the Chief of Health, Nutrition and Sanitation and the WASH Specialist in the formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH Programme. The WASH SpecialistN3 will play a critical role in the coordination of the regional emergency WASH Cluster as part of the Pacific Humanitarian Team and is expected to work closely with various government counterparts including the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Ministry of Health, Water Authorities, UN agencies as well as various NGO partners.

1. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Describe in order of importance what incumbent does and how. Do not exceed more than 10-12 major duties. Indicate the percentage of time devoted to each duty or responsibility. Do not include duties of less than 5%.)

Percentage

20% /

1. Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of WASH programme/project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations;

20% /

1. Provide technical support and guidance on appropriate technical, financial and institutional capacity building measures to achieve WASH programme goals, including humanitarian response;

10% /

1. Ensure sufficient emergency stockpiles for emergency preparedness; collaborate with the Operations and Supply Sections and Government authorities to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of WASH programme or sectoral planning and implementation, to coordinate financial and supply management requirements as well as to ensure accountability;

10% /

1. Ensure proper and timely UNICEF WASH emergency assistance activities; undertakes and assists with assessment of local conditions resulting from the emergency situation affecting children and mothers. determines priorities for interventions;

20% /

1. Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners and ensures adequate and transparent evaluation of emergency preparedness and response;

10% /

1. Assist government relevant departments in the development of emergency preparedness and response plans and in identifying, planning and organizing WASH in Emergency training programmes, and prepares project proposals for emergency assistance and other related documentation, as necessary.

10% /

1. Organize and coordinate Pacific WASH Cluster meetings and activities to ensure UNICEF leadership and facilitation of the IASC WASH Cluster and maintain close collaboration with key partners including UNOCHA, WHO and other members of the Pacific WASH Cluster and support the development and implementation of WASH related disaster risk and climate adaptation programmes in collaboration with other development partners.

4.WORKING CONDITIONS (Do the duties of this post involve frequent travelling or unusual conditions or is it an office-based post?)

Post is office-based (Suva), with frequent travel within the country and other Pacific countries.

5.IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

(a)Describe the type of decisions regularly made and the impact of those decisions.

This is not a decision making post however, the staff member is crucial in providing necessary advise on emergencyresponse and management within the framework of objectives to ensure project delivery meets targeted goals and objectives.

(b)Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why they are important.

Makes recommendations of a technical nature on adjustments and changes on project implementation, to improve efficiency and effectiveness and ensure accelerated and expanded coverage.

(c)Describe the most damaging error(s) that could be made in the performance of the job, and their consequences.

Lack of understanding of the local conditions, project feasibility and incorrect programme approach would lead to ineffectiveness of activities, and misuse of financial resources.

Ineffective relations with government counterparts and other partnerswould lead to ineffective implementation and loss of credibility.

6.INDEPENDENCE (Describe the degree of direction or management guidance the incumbent receives from the immediate supervisor, (e.g., incumbent exercises judgement, takes initiative, etc., under minimal supervision.)

Guidance is provided on processes and procedures applicable in the formulation, management, monitoring and evaluation of phases. Incumbent is expected to work independently on the administration of programmes/projects and to provide feedback to the supervisor.

7.GUIDELINES

(a)Indicate which guidelines are required for performing the duties of the post (rules, regulations, policies, procedures, practices, precedents, manuals, instructions, etc.)

UNICEF programme manuals and policy guidelines

UNICEF Board Policy Paper, PRO's and Executive Directive

UNICEF Country Programme Plans

UNICEF personnel, financial, supply and administrative

rules, regulations and manuals

Government development plans and policies

Office Workplan

Technical literature or related programmes

Cooperating Agencies guidelines and manuals.

(b)Describe the degrees to which interpretation of, and deviation from, existing guidelines are permitted, and the authority to propose or establish new guidelines.

The incumbent interprets and applies the guidelines. The incumbent is expected to make recommendations when deviation from the guidelines is necessary, to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness.

8.WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Indicate both the purpose and level of contacts within and outside UNICEF, in order to perform the work effectively.

CONTACT / PURPOSE & FREQUENCY
a) Internal
Representative/Deputy / F)Receives policy directions/ guidelines and
Section/Programme Chiefs / F)Exchange of ideas and inter-sectoral cooperation.
Programme Staff / F)Programme issues/advisory/technical.
Information/PSC Officer / F)Strategies for information and social mobilization.
Operations/Supply staff / F)Financial and supply management and monitoring.
Other Country Office Staff / F)Coordination and information exchange.
HQ Officers / O)Overall coordination and exchange of information.
b) External
Government officials of relevant Ministries, and regional/sectoral supportandprogramme/project and provincial government counterparts/community members / (F)Inter-sectoral cooperationadvocacy,technical
UN Agencies & NGO's / (F)Coordination/exchange oftechnology.

9.QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the post:

a)EDUCATION (Indicate the level of formal education and/or training and field of specialization required.)

• 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.
• Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.

b)WORK EXPERIENCE (Indicate the length and type of practical expericence required at the national and international levels.)

• 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.
• Methodology of programme/project management.
• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF positions and approaches.

c)LANGUAGES (Indicate the language requirements.)

• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

d)Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to the UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [ II ] • Working with People [ II ] • Drive for Result [ II ]

iii)Functional Competencies (Required)

• Leading and Supervising [ II ] • Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]

• Analyzing [ II ] • Relating and Networking [ II ]

• Persuading and Influencing [ II ] • Creating and Innovating [ II ]

iv) Technical Knowledge [ ]

a) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) [ ]

• Methodology of programme/project management

• UNICEF programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies.

• Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF position and approaches.

• UNICEF policies and strategy to address on national and international issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.

• UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.

• UNICEF CCCs

b) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ ]

(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here as required.)

• Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF.

• UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual.

• Mid-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ ]

• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.

• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions

• UN security operations and guidelines.

• UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team.

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16 December 2018FORM UNICEF 309/Rev.4 (11-98) (Page 1 of 8)