Ethiopia: WASH Specialist, P-4

Contract Type: Temporary Appointment, (TA)
Duration of contract: 364 days
Post#94807

Purpose

To facilitate the work of the WSWG, strengthen linkages among the WASH and Water Resource Management Sub Groups (SG’s) and meet its information and communication needs.

Specific Tasks

Under the overall supervision of UNICEF WASH Section Chief, the Secretariat Coordinator will manage the work of the WSWG Secretariat and work closely with the national WASH Coordination Office at MOWIE.

Key tasks include;

• Organise and facilitate WASH and Water Resources Management Sub-Group meetings every quarter.
• Strengthen linkages between the WASH and Water Resources Management Sub-Groups.
• Participate in other ad hoc coordination meetings relating to WASH emergencies.
• Undertake a detailed mapping of all WRM stakeholders including a stakeholder analysis.
• Develop interactive tools and media, such as maps and Who What Where (“3-w”) matrices, to inform WASH and WRM policymakers and stakeholders.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive programme (including investment plan, performance indicators, and proposed financing mechanism) on WRM to sustainably ensure better integration of service provision and resource management.
• Provide regular updates to UNICEF WASH Section in Addis Ababa detailing the current situation, status of WSWG Secretariat activities, and the status of UNICEF supported interventions.
• Provide additional technical support to MOWIE as requested and convene coordination meetings as required.
• Undertake a comprehensive training needs analysis of the various directorates and develop a training plan.
• Provide capacity building and skill transfer to MoWIE staff working in the WSWG Secretariat, as well as non-technical members of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Cluster.
• Collect and store sector information of the WSWG, the technical committees and its sub-groups, in user friendly databases.
• Develop or manage the development of a public, web-based system to provide policymakers and stakeholders with comprehensive information on currently funded WASH and WRM activities (either through CWA or donor-supported efforts). The system should interface with GIS and potentially the National WASH Inventory through a common database or by exporting/importing Excel files, and will have its own mapping facility that enables map drawing from GIS datasets.
• Other tasks, as assigned by WSWG secretariat coordinator and UNICEF.
• Contribute to donor reporting according to required schedules and format, providing inputs as required.

Reporting

The Secretariat Coordinator will report to UNICEF WASH Section Chief, with technical support provided by WASH Specialist (Sector Coordination) in Addis. Administrative support (travel for field visits, meetings etc) to be provided by UNICEF Addis Ababa.

Expected Minimum Experience

• MSc in WASH/WRM-related or a Public Health-related discipline with strong, demonstrated experience in water resource management
• Minimum of ten years of relevant technical experience in design, planning, advocacy, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation relating to WASH and/or WRM programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender and cultural issues in a developing Country context,

• Very good communication skills, both oral and writing, including the use of participatory tools such as focus group discussions

• Web based mapping software skills with open source GIS web mapping tools such as GEOSERVER, GEONETWORK, Open Source GIS, GeoVIS etc.

• Configuration skills for ARC-GIS server and web servers

• Interest in developing Cloud-based information management systems for areas without reliable internet infrastructure and power systems.

• A working knowledge of Google Apps, and Google programming APIs would be an asset.

• Data capture tool development and training skills on methods of data analysis

• MS Excel (advanced level) skills with the ability to create macros, strong knowledge of statistical, conditional, and text-based functions, integration with Access or other database applications (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)

• Highly developed knowledge and skills related to map making processes with ability to guide technical staff (ArcGIS, Mapinfo, Activity Info, DevInfo6)

• Basic understanding of trends in graphic design and basic website design skills (HTML, PHP, ASP)

• Very good planning, organization skills, able to take initiative to solve problems with limited support / supervision

• Good computer skills (especially Microsoft word and Excel) – used for preparation of short reports

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Relating and networking.
• Drive for results
• Formulating Strategies and concepts
• Fluency in English is required and working level of Amharic is an asset

Apply online:http://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/careers.html

Applications must include motivation letter, an updated CV, and a completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) available for download on the same page.

Please DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS WITH THE APPLICATION.

UNICEF and UN candidates must also include two recent Performance Evaluation Reports.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.