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  • Posted: Sep 8, 2015
    Deadline: Sep 15, 2015
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    UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme: Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...
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    National Consultant on Water Supply Facilities' Management Systems

    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.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application, accompanied by updated CV's in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form.

    Application should be sent to: nrecruit@unicef.org Candidate are advised to put the Job Title on the Subject line of their email.

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