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For every child, the future.
The Bangladesh Country office is seeking two recruit seven (7) experienced WASH Officers, NOB, for its offices in Dhaka, Chittagong and Cox Bazaar.
How can you make a difference?
Purpose for the job:
In their respective duty stations, the WASH Officers will be responsible for providing technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officers will also prepare, manage and implement a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation
4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
5. Networking and partnership building
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
BGD26028 BGD26029 BGD26071 BGD26072 BGD26073 BGD26074 WASH Officer Level 2_Final.pdf
(This is a batch recruitment, the JD for these posts is the same)
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- A first university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
- Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of two years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
- DEVELOPMENTAL: a minimum of two years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required
- HUMANITARIAN: both preparedness and response
- Experience in supporting climate-resilient WASH programming.
- Proven ability in supporting programme/cluster/sector coordination
- Sound technical knowledge in the design, implementation and management of WASH infrastructure (including water supply, fecal sludge management technologies), community engagement and hygiene promotio
- Experience in systems approach to WASH programming and evidence-based planning, monitoring, and reporting
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Desirables:
- Experience in water resource management
- Experience in contract and partnership management
- Ability to act as a resource person for capacity building in WASH.
- Experience with piloting of technical and social innovations and approaches to scale-up effective, affordable solutions for sustainable WASH services delivery
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
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Remarks:
- This batch recruitment exercise is to fill seven (7) positions of WASH Officer, NOB, based in Dhaka (2 positions), Chittagong (1 position) and Cox Bazaar (4 positions). In their application, candidates may select which duty station(s) they prefer.
- This position is open to Bangladeshi Nationals only.
- Internal candidates on abolished posts, performing at the level of the post or a level higher in the relevant functional area, or an internal candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, will be given first consideration.
- Per the UNICEF Staff Selection Procedure, alternate recommended candidate(s) from this selection process may be placed in the Talent Group which may be used to fill similar positions in the future. Therefore, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
- As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
- UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, interested and eligible female candidates and persons with disabilities meeting the required qualification and experience are encouraged to apply.
- Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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