WASH Specialist, NOC at UNICEF

The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the Kano Field Office. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the Kano Field Office.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Staff management and capacity building
• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support for programme implementation
• Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Education: Master’s Degree in Hydrology & Water Resources Management, public health, water engineering, water and environmental managementor other specialist field related to WASH is required.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries, including one year deployment in a developing country.