Graduate WASH Officer 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 seeks the services of suitable and qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy

Post Title: WASH Officer

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-30-2014
Level: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Officer (NOA)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (FT)
Duration: At least one year
Location: Multiple Duty Stations

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

WASH Officer (NOA) will be accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitonng and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacf building, in support ofachlevement 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 disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to internationat, WASH related development assistance.
• One Year of professional work experience in the UN or other international development organization or private sector.

Minimum Technical Knowledge Requirements for all above positions

• Essential Technical Knowledge of theories. principles and methods in allone 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.

Application Closing Date:
7th October, 2014

Method of Application
Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (Please Download Here or www.unicef.org/employ) to the email address [email protected]  by close of business on Tuesday, 7 October 2014.

Candidates must 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.