WASH State Consultant at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Post Title: WASH State Consultant

Vacancy Number: VN-112014
Level: Nation Officer (NOB)
Contract Type: Short Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Maiduguri

Purpose of the Consultancy:
The State WASH Consultant will be based in Maiduguri working under the supervision of WASH Officer/Specialist of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office to deliver on the planned WASH results for the projects implemented by UNICEF. The consultant is expected to work closely with State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, LGA WASH Units/ Departments and other relevant agencies to achieve results with focus on ensuring programme convergence with Health and Nutrition sectors.

Key tasks expected:

• Facilitate the selection process of project LGAs, Communities and Primary Health Care/Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres for provision of WASH facilities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders,
• Facilitate the development of state specific work plan/micro plans for provision of WASH facilities in selected Primary Health Care/Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres and communities.
• Support to strengthen the capacity of WASH institutions at State. LGA and community levels to plan and implement the programme based on approved workplan in project LGAs and communities.
• Support State RUWASA to establish and operationalize Water, Sanitation nd Hygiene Committee (WASHCOM) at community level to ensure sustainable WASH services.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and develop monthly work plans of activities to be implemented in the State. The reporting also includes updating project workplan and result matrix at the State level as well as other reports on specific issues as may be required.
• Support documentation of process, progress and best practices of the project implementation to support evidence-based advocacy and learning. Contribute to the development of at least two human interest stories.
• Facilitate the procurement of works contracts for the construction of water, sanitation and hand washing facilities in selected PHCs/CMAM centres and communities.
• Support monitoring and physical verification of completed facilities to ensure that quality and of construction conforms to agreed designs and specifications before certification and payment to the contractors.
• Facilitate implementation of Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach in selected communities around PHCs/CMAM centres benefitting from WASH facilities.
• Strengthen reporting, documentation and flow of information among stakeholders at all levels (State RUWASSAs, LGA WASH Departments/Units and communities) on various aspects of the project implementation. Maintain up to date accurate information/database on the project progress.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:

• Advanced University Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Water, Sanitation, Public Health or related field relevant to WASH.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme planning, implementation and monitoring preferably in water and sanitation sector.
• Proven analytical and planning skills and ability to think strategically. Good communications and writing skills in English.
• Excellent presentation skills, both in terms of written and oral communication.
• Willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas of the country. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong computing skills including spreadsheets and graphics
• Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
• Proven analytical and planning skills and ability to think strategically.
• Fluency in Hausa language is essential.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Method of Application
If you are interested in any of these positions 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 (Please Download Here) to: [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 8 April, 2014.

Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line 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.