National Consultant on Water Supply Facilities' Management Systems at UNICEF

VN No: VN-NGR-56-2015
Location: Abuja
Level: NOC
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Purpose of the Consultant

• To support the development and operationalization of systems for sustainable water supply facilities management within project communities.

Major Tasks to be Accomplished

• Task 1: Conduct literature review on the existing documents on water supply facilities technology options, Operation and maintenance manuals, water point surveys and technical feasibility
• Task 2: Support a rapid assessment of motorized water supply systems in key project States and document the existing technology options and O&M practices
• Task 3: Facilitate stakeholders’ consultation towards the review and finalization of the draft operation and maintenance manual for motorized schemes
• Task 4: Facilitate consultations and drafting of minimum service standards for community water supply delivery
• Task 5: Support the documentation of community level facilities management practices and models and develop guidelines for service contracts for water supply facilities management
• Task 6: Facilitate national and sub-national level dissemination and capacity building activities on minimum service standards and water supply facilities’ management systems
• Task 7: Support processes for introducing models on sustainable water supply facilities’ management in at least 3 project communities.

Minimum Qualification

• Post Graduate Degree in Engineering, Geology, Water Supply,Public Health or related fields relevant to WASH
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in designing, construction and management of water supply facility options, especially for rural communities
• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience working in the WASH sector and supporting community-oriented service delivery and participatory capacity development for operation and maintenance of diverse options of water supply facilities
• Ability to identify learning points, formulate strategies and scale up concepts
• Experience in networking, social mobilization and advocating for results amongst government agencies, NGO’s private actors and development partners.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills with ability to effectively lead participatory discussions and manage large group processes
• Good analytical skills and report writing ability including experience in tracking programme effectiveness and efficiency with IT skills and use of statistical software for data management
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of local languages would be an advantage.
• Effectively work as part of a team in difficult circumstances and manage relationships with government Officials and other UNICEF partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.