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Vacancy Number:                 VN-NGR-30-2014

Post Title:                               WASH Officer

Level:                                      Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Officer (NOA)

Contract Type:                      Fixed Term (FT)

Duration:                               At least one year

Location:                                Multiple Duty Stations

Deadlines for application:    7 October, 2014

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced WASH professional NOA to be based in the UNICEF northern Filed Offices.

1.         WASH OFFICER (NOA) will be accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/protection design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of team work and capacity building. In support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with UNICEF programme goals and strategy for the country.

           

            Minimum Requirements:

·                     University degree in one of the discipline 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

·                     One year of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization to private sector.

Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements for all above positions:  Essential

·                     Technical knowledge of theories, principles and methods in all one or more of the following  areas communication for behavior change, WASH in schools rural water supply projects implementation, planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply and quality technology i.e. community based water supply, controlling water borne related diseases, emergency (preparedness and response)

·                     Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in community based sanitation i.e hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management

·                     Gender and diversity awareness

·                     Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication) an asset

If you are interested in this position and meets the requirements, please send  a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post and a scanned /PDF copy of the completed and signed UN personal History Form (which can be downloaded from: www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.htmi to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Tuesday, 7 October 2014

Please mention the position title you are applying for on the subject of your email,

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, well qualified candidates; particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.