CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

jOB SUMARY

Ensures that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organized so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the ETC are not exposed to ebola virus contaminated material.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.

The coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General responsibilities:

Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETC and watsan related issues.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings.

Advises the hospital authorities on general health care waste issues.

Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

Coordinates with the Hospital Directo for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

Supervises and guides the Ebola ward support staff.

Supervises and guides the mobile teams.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation:

Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETC

Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

Ensures that staff and patients are following the protection regulations

Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ water, sanitation and hygiene coordination experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163812/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-coordinator-for-ebola-treatment-center-ipc-infection-and-prevention-and-control.html

Organization: Pact
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2014

Position Title: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Requisition Number: 14-0138

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Kenya Integrated WASH program. The goal of this program is to achieve at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service deliver for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the KIWASH Chief of Party is responsible for leading an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources and institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery. The program consists of five components: 1.) Scaled-up market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.

• Negotiate Pact annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required.

• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.

Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.

Basic Requirements:

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USAID-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.

• Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following: 1.) market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Water resources institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination and project planning, including establishing systems during program start-up and overseeing and close out.

• Good understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures and grants management.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, including the private sector, government, local and international NGOs.

• Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.

• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in Public Health, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, or related degree.

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Experience implementing development programs, preferably in East Africa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

PositionWater and Sanitation TechnicianPlace of Performance Mogadishu with frequent travel to assigned Project sites in Sectors including other camps in SomaliaContract DurationStarting Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Project Manager and overall guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Water and Sanitation Technician is responsible for the supervision or implementation of a wide range of water and sanitation projects at any assigned location in the mission area in Somalia and for submission of the progress the Project Manager on regular basis.

The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and travels and stays frequently to assigned project sites as required to supervise or implement the water and sanitations contracts/projects for the construction/maintenance of facilities and act as engineering site representative for the assigned water and sanitation projects/contracts and reports to respective Engineering Project Manager/s.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Water & Sanitation Technician is responsible for the implementation of projects for water and sanitation works on general Water Supply Systems including Water Treatment Plants, Storage and Distribution Systems; Sanitation and Waste Water Disposal Systems including Waste Water Treatment Plants, etc. at assigned project site/location. Duties shall include, but not limited, to the following:

· Perform all tasks at the assigned location related to water supply and sewerage works installations

· Install new water supply and sewerage works

· Maintain existing systems

· Coordinate the water supply and sewerage works installations

· Ensure that the water supply and sewerage works installations meet the safety standards in accordance with international codes and regulations

· Install maintain a service and repair water supply systems water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage networks, waste/sewage treatment plant, pumps, control panels of all plants/pumps and other allied equipment.

· Carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment

· Works along with Military units for their treatment plants

· Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Project Manager on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur

· Inspect engineering work carried out by local/international contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment

· Manage the daily task of contractors plumbers and other working in the area of water and sanitation

· Perform surveys and prepare technical reports, drawing and material quantities

· Review; analyze Task Order Proposals on Water & Sanitation works submitted by contractors and report to the Project Manager regarding the accuracy of technical aspect of the proposal.

· Supervise the implementation of Task Orders on water and sanitation works to be executed by local/international contractors in an assigned projects / locations

· Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions

· Provide lists of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works and control panel as well as necessary tools and equipment well in advance

· Monitor the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory

· Ensure the use of spare parts in the most productive manner

· Liaise with Water and Sanitation Engineer for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works, electrician on electrical matters and other reengineering sub-units as necessary

· Monitor the quantity levels of supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance as well as maintenance of log books, maintenance of records and spare parts consumption records

· Perform other duties in Water and Sanitation field as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational training from a Technical / Trade School with appropriate apprenticeship Diploma

Work Experience

· At least eight (8) years of professional working in water supply and sewerage works, treatment plants and pump installations. Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of treatment plants and pump system required.

Key Competencies

· Professionalism – through knowledge of water supply and sewerage works installations, including water and waste / sewage treatment plants

· Planning and Organization – ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans.

· Technology Awareness– practical knowledge, understanding practical experience in Water and Waste/Sewage Treatment Plants

· Teamwork – good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates

· Communication – good written and oral skills, including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written engineering reports, briefing, updates and other documentations.

· Languages – fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of second UN language is an advantage.

· Other skills– proven ability to work with computer software such as words, excel, internet, emails, etc.

· Possession of valid Driving License is preferrable

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_645” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting WatSan Delegates in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit technical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We prefer delegates who have worked in a clinical environment. A range of professionals may have the ideal skillset for the position of a WatSan delegate, including engineers, hospital technicians, water and sanitation experts, or hygiene promoters.

Delegates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring. Duration of the mission is 1-2 months.

Job Purpose

The WatSan Delegate will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses, doctors, and technicians. He/she will actively engage in providing water supply and sanitation to the Ebola Treatment Centre’s high and low risk areas. The delegate will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provides water and sanitation services.
• Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the WatSan activities in the ETC.
• Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of WatSan.
• Conducts regular maintenance checks on water supply network and carries out necessary repairs.
• Ensures solid waste is properly disposed of in the ETC.
• Prepares and monitors the quality of water and chlorine solution.
• Ensures chlorine is properly controlled and stored.
• Works with logistics to ensure a supply of WatSan equipment and consumables.
• Operates and maintains the generator and lighting system for the ETC.
• Supports construction for new ETCs and expansion (if applicable)
• Supports Infection Prevention and Control team to ensure consistent infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times, a clean hygienic environment is maintained at all times and to ensure safe and dignified burial of the deceased.
• Records and communicates information related to water supply and sanitation of the ETC.
• Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.

Education

Engineering or related technical experience is a requirement
Postgraduate diploma in engineering, public health, infectious diseases, emergency medicine will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 2 years field experience is a requirement
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion Experience is a requirement
Previous work in WatSan in a clinical setting is preferred
Previous work with infection prevention and control would be preferred
Practical work in epidemic response is a requirement
Resource poor settings would be preferred
Previous humanitarian aid missions is preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of water supply and sanitation

Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English is a requirement

Other languages:
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

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The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2014

Code: SCI2 WASH

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality ensure all WASH programming is well designed, of excellent technical quality and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The WASH Technical Advisor (TA) is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, with frequent visits to the field to support – and lead as necessary - high quality programme implementation. The WASH TA must be willing to embrace a child rights programming approach and represent Save the Children in key national working groups. He/she will support the overall country strategic intent to focus on risk reduction, adaptation and resiliency in light of a changing context in East Africa. For more details upload attached job profile..

How to apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the Position Title Code on the subject line by 24^th October 2014. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 22 Sep 2014

Chemonics seeks a nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) advisor for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Feed the Future agriculture project in Mozambique. This five-year project aims to promote market-oriented, competitive businesses in priority food and cash crop sectors, strengthen the policy environment for private sector development and trade, and improve nutrition and sanitation behaviors. Project activities will support farmer organizations in the Zambezia, Nampula, Tete, and Manica provinces. The nutrition and WASH advisor will provide managerial and technical support to all project activities and will serve as technical lead for one or more project components. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ?Providing overall technical support to the project's nutrition and WASH components
• Ensuring nutrition and WASH are integrated throughout project activities
• Serving as key liaison for nutrition and WASH activities with? project leadership, counterparts, and beneficiaries
• Managing and supervising the work of project personnel and subcontractors
• Contributing to project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:

• ?Advanced degree in public health, sanitation, nutrition, rural development, or related area preferred; bachelor's degree with more than 15 years of relevant experience may also be considered
• Knowledge and experience implementing and monitoring community health and nutrition, malnutrition prevention, or WASH projects
• Understanding of Mozambique country context, including significant knowledge of national, provincial or district governments
• Experience managing complex programs and staff
• Proven track record in integrating gender and youth into complex programming
• Minimum five years' experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese or Spanish proficiency strongly preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to MozambiqueFtF@chemonics.com by September 22, 2014. Please include "Nutrition and Wash Advisor" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Nutrition and WASH Advisor - Mozambique FtF" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

????Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.?? ?

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Consultancy – Environmental Health and Sanitation Specialist

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Sierra Leone Country Office, invites applications from interested person for the above mentioned consultancy in the Child Survival and Development Section.

PurposeUnder the supervision of the chief of the child survival and development section and in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support to MOHS - Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate in Sierra Leone.

Duty station: FreetownDuration: 6 months

Background / ContextSierra Leone has one of the highest maternal and under-5 mortality rates in the world, while malaria, respiratory and diarrheal diseases account for more than 75% of the country’s under-five mortality. Malnutrition is reported to cause 57% of child deaths. All these indicators are closely linked with the poor situation with water and sanitation; diarrheal diseases; bloody and watery diarrheas are the third major cause of infant mortality according to the Disease Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

Background for technical assistance for Environmental health and sanitation (EHS) specialist PositionUNICEF is currently seeking to recruit a Senior EHS Specialist, with extensive experience of environmental health and sanitation development in Sierra Leone able to demonstrate professional leadership to MoHS staff and partners. Physically located in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and s/he will be required to work closely with all the UN agencies involved in sanitation and other Sierra Leone non-Governmental organizations responsible for environmental health and sanitation services. The purpose of this position is to assist in establishment of environmental and sanitation directorate as well as implementation of the MoHS aim of strengthening Sanitation Leadership, Coordination and to assist the MoHS in developing and managing the implementation of sanitation sector country strategies to achieve impact; and delivering an existing program of products and activities to assist Sierra Leone meet the sanitation MDGs.

Duties and Responsibilities• Leadership and Coordination Support MoHS operations in planning, developing and executing new initiatives, including support of national cooperation in environmental health supply and sanitation sector, focusing mainly on technical and operational matters related to water supply and sanitation, wastewater management. Identify improved water governance system in Sierra Leone and integrate into action plan for implementation, including policy and legislation, regulation, decentralization, sector financial management, alternative service providers, and civil society participation. Assist MoHS to ensure that accountabilities for the Sanitation sector, especially services in the sub-sectors-urban sanitation – are clearly defined. Support the strengthening of sanitation sector coordination by hosting regular coordination meetings and establishing a Sector Working Group. Initiate the dialogue within MoHs towards establishing a Sanitation Sierra Leone.

• Roadmap to Reach sanitation MDGsLead and provide technical and policy advice to directorate staff and project partners to develop innovative policies and projects consistent with the strategic objectives of MoHS and sector priorities as well as innovative programs that would accelerate achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Lead and undertake national studies and research to promote to new technologies, policies and sector assessments. Support the MoHS to develop a roadmap to Sanitation MDGs. Expected outputs include: a document outlining plans to achieve sanitation MDGs; guidelines and practical support to implementation of Sanitation MDG roadmap; and development of MoHS service standards.

• Sanitation Services Support in identifying appropriate, advanced and efficient technology that is suitable to the continental climate conditions and develop necessary norm / standards. Assist MoHS to development specific strategies for Sanitation support. A model for sustainable development and management of Sanitation services should be developed and an investment project designed to test out the model.

• Sector Advocacy Assist to give sanitation sector a higher priority in national budget and donor financing through intensifying sector advocacy. Undertake a study of the economic impact of the sanitation, including CLTs/SSHE sector in Sierra Leone. Support sanitation-specific advocacy activities, especially for the establishment of a specific budget line for sanitation. Develop sector promotional materials and assist branches of government in preparing WSS budget proposals. Contribute to sanitation global advocacy activities by sharing the Sierra Leone sanitation experience with international counterparts. Contribute substantially to the definition and execution of coaching and training directorate staff, with a focus on technical and operational aspects under existing and new initiatives.

• Knowledge ExchangeLead and support strengthening of knowledge and innovation services for catalyzing investments, reforms, and capacity development. Develop and maintain a knowledge database on the sanitation sector across the region covering the overall structure of the service, the decentralization process, the role of other sectors entities, a list of key service providers and financiers, investment needs over the short, medium and long term, investment trends and key enabling conditions to increase investments in the sector. Contributes proactively to internal and external Knowledge development by identifying, presenting and publishing best practices and lessons learned. Act as the focal point for UNICEF institutional relations in the sector, and liaise with other development partners, different media, selected service providers and MoHS. Assist key MoHS policy-makers gain insight from comparative experience in WSS policies, including rural water and sanitation policies. Assist in the analysis of Mongolia’s sector and producing publications to share lessons with other lead sanitation sector agencies. Update the sanitation standards and technical training with current information. Advise developing water safety plan in order to embrace into the national and local policy program. Update the curriculum in sanitation for technicians. Support study tours, video conferences, seminars and greater exposure and learning opportunities for Mongolia sector personnel.

Expected deliverables/results• Support establishment of EHS directorate.• Consultancy proposals clarifying responsibilities from all key stakeholders on sector and subsector for WSS. Also, be the lead of implementing action plan;• Implementation reports outlining plans to achieve sanitation MDGs; guidelines and practical support to implementation of sanitation MDG roadmap; and development of MoHS service standards.• Develop a model for sustainable development and management of Sanitation services.• Periodic reports, briefing notes for the progress of sanitation work• Draft funding proposals and other documents as and when necessary for the directorate• Technical guidelines & curriculums for improving WSS standards.Specific arrangementsThe Specialist will report to the director of EHS and closely cooperate with the relevant UNICEF WASH officers, its implementing agencies and other stakeholders to ensure quality and complementarities of the desired outputs.

Required qualifications:• Education
Masters or higher-level degree(s) in a related technical or management discipline (Sanitary or Public Health Engineering or other relevant degree with specialization in sanitation and hygiene service provision)

• Specific knowledge for this position – Extensive knowledge on institutional, financial and technical challenges in sanitation sector and current knowledge for possible solutions in Sierra Leone. Strong knowledge and experience in policy, planning and management issues related to the sector including WASH approaches and concepts. Knowledge of good governance practices, and approaches deal with gender-sensitive, social inclusion and empowerment principles. Ability to integrate contributions from different disciplines to formulate strategies and viable implementation sequences in sector.

Experience At least 8 years relevant experience using a broad range of advocacy tools, such as government relations, issue campaigns, political advising, elite education and mobilization, etc. in the sanitation sector. Significant experience working in developing country and/or closely with partners, including governments in developing countries, bilateral and multilateral donors, and major civil society actors preferred.

Skills – Demonstrated experience and ability to work with the government and partners, to influence without taking over, advise on politically sensitive reforms, and gain and retain confidence in a personal ability to deliver on required products to meet deadline. Outstanding listening as well as verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express complex strategies in simple and actionable terms. Full written and spoken fluency in English.

Others Proven ability both in delivering on own-managed work and in team leadership, especially dealing sensitively with other in a multi-cultural context. Track record of delivery of and managing complex tasks requiring technical knowledge and experience, personal maturity and political judgment.

How to apply:

Submission of Applications:Applications should be sent accompanied by a Cover Letter, CV and P-11 by email to srlrecruitment@unicef.org

The Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 13 September 2013

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.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.

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 13 Sep 2013

Consultancy – Environmental Health and Sanitation Specialist

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Sierra Leone Country Office, invites applications from interested person for the above mentioned consultancy in the Child Survival and Development Section.

PurposeUnder the supervision of the chief of the child survival and development section and in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation the incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support to MOHS - Environmental Health and Sanitation Directorate in Sierra Leone.

Duty station: FreetownDuration: 6 months

Background / ContextSierra Leone has one of the highest maternal and under-5 mortality rates in the world, while malaria, respiratory and diarrheal diseases account for more than 75% of the country’s under-five mortality. Malnutrition is reported to cause 57% of child deaths. All these indicators are closely linked with the poor situation with water and sanitation; diarrheal diseases; bloody and watery diarrheas are the third major cause of infant mortality according to the Disease Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

Background for technical assistance for Environmental health and sanitation (EHS) specialist PositionUNICEF is currently seeking to recruit a Senior EHS Specialist, with extensive experience of environmental health and sanitation development in Sierra Leone able to demonstrate professional leadership to MoHS staff and partners. Physically located in the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and s/he will be required to work closely with all the UN agencies involved in sanitation and other Sierra Leone non-Governmental organizations responsible for environmental health and sanitation services. The purpose of this position is to assist in establishment of environmental and sanitation directorate as well as implementation of the MoHS aim of strengthening Sanitation Leadership, Coordination and to assist the MoHS in developing and managing the implementation of sanitation sector country strategies to achieve impact; and delivering an existing program of products and activities to assist Sierra Leone meet the sanitation MDGs.

Duties and Responsibilities• Leadership and Coordination Support MoHS operations in planning, developing and executing new initiatives, including support of national cooperation in environmental health supply and sanitation sector, focusing mainly on technical and operational matters related to water supply and sanitation, wastewater management. Identify improved water governance system in Sierra Leone and integrate into action plan for implementation, including policy and legislation, regulation, decentralization, sector financial management, alternative service providers, and civil society participation. Assist MoHS to ensure that accountabilities for the Sanitation sector, especially services in the sub-sectors-urban sanitation – are clearly defined. Support the strengthening of sanitation sector coordination by hosting regular coordination meetings and establishing a Sector Working Group. Initiate the dialogue within MoHs towards establishing a Sanitation Sierra Leone.

• Roadmap to Reach sanitation MDGsLead and provide technical and policy advice to directorate staff and project partners to develop innovative policies and projects consistent with the strategic objectives of MoHS and sector priorities as well as innovative programs that would accelerate achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Lead and undertake national studies and research to promote to new technologies, policies and sector assessments. Support the MoHS to develop a roadmap to Sanitation MDGs. Expected outputs include: a document outlining plans to achieve sanitation MDGs; guidelines and practical support to implementation of Sanitation MDG roadmap; and development of MoHS service standards.

• Sanitation Services Support in identifying appropriate, advanced and efficient technology that is suitable to the continental climate conditions and develop necessary norm / standards. Assist MoHS to development specific strategies for Sanitation support. A model for sustainable development and management of Sanitation services should be developed and an investment project designed to test out the model.

• Sector Advocacy Assist to give sanitation sector a higher priority in national budget and donor financing through intensifying sector advocacy. Undertake a study of the economic impact of the sanitation, including CLTs/SSHE sector in Sierra Leone. Support sanitation-specific advocacy activities, especially for the establishment of a specific budget line for sanitation. Develop sector promotional materials and assist branches of government in preparing WSS budget proposals. Contribute to sanitation global advocacy activities by sharing the Sierra Leone sanitation experience with international counterparts. Contribute substantially to the definition and execution of coaching and training directorate staff, with a focus on technical and operational aspects under existing and new initiatives.

• Knowledge ExchangeLead and support strengthening of knowledge and innovation services for catalyzing investments, reforms, and capacity development. Develop and maintain a knowledge database on the sanitation sector across the region covering the overall structure of the service, the decentralization process, the role of other sectors entities, a list of key service providers and financiers, investment needs over the short, medium and long term, investment trends and key enabling conditions to increase investments in the sector. Contributes proactively to internal and external Knowledge development by identifying, presenting and publishing best practices and lessons learned. Act as the focal point for UNICEF institutional relations in the sector, and liaise with other development partners, different media, selected service providers and MoHS. Assist key MoHS policy-makers gain insight from comparative experience in WSS policies, including rural water and sanitation policies. Assist in the analysis of Mongolia’s sector and producing publications to share lessons with other lead sanitation sector agencies. Update the sanitation standards and technical training with current information. Advise developing water safety plan in order to embrace into the national and local policy program. Update the curriculum in sanitation for technicians. Support study tours, video conferences, seminars and greater exposure and learning opportunities for Mongolia sector personnel.

Expected deliverables/results• Support establishment of EHS directorate.• Consultancy proposals clarifying responsibilities from all key stakeholders on sector and subsector for WSS. Also, be the lead of implementing action plan;• Implementation reports outlining plans to achieve sanitation MDGs; guidelines and practical support to implementation of sanitation MDG roadmap; and development of MoHS service standards.• Develop a model for sustainable development and management of Sanitation services.• Periodic reports, briefing notes for the progress of sanitation work• Draft funding proposals and other documents as and when necessary for the directorate• Technical guidelines & curriculums for improving WSS standards.Specific arrangementsThe Specialist will report to the director of EHS and closely cooperate with the relevant UNICEF WASH officers, its implementing agencies and other stakeholders to ensure quality and complementarities of the desired outputs.

Required qualifications:• Education
Masters or higher-level degree(s) in a related technical or management discipline (Sanitary or Public Health Engineering or other relevant degree with specialization in sanitation and hygiene service provision)

• Specific knowledge for this position – Extensive knowledge on institutional, financial and technical challenges in sanitation sector and current knowledge for possible solutions in Sierra Leone. Strong knowledge and experience in policy, planning and management issues related to the sector including WASH approaches and concepts. Knowledge of good governance practices, and approaches deal with gender-sensitive, social inclusion and empowerment principles. Ability to integrate contributions from different disciplines to formulate strategies and viable implementation sequences in sector.

Experience At least 8 years relevant experience using a broad range of advocacy tools, such as government relations, issue campaigns, political advising, elite education and mobilization, etc. in the sanitation sector. Significant experience working in developing country and/or closely with partners, including governments in developing countries, bilateral and multilateral donors, and major civil society actors preferred.

Skills – Demonstrated experience and ability to work with the government and partners, to influence without taking over, advise on politically sensitive reforms, and gain and retain confidence in a personal ability to deliver on required products to meet deadline. Outstanding listening as well as verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express complex strategies in simple and actionable terms. Full written and spoken fluency in English.

Others Proven ability both in delivering on own-managed work and in team leadership, especially dealing sensitively with other in a multi-cultural context. Track record of delivery of and managing complex tasks requiring technical knowledge and experience, personal maturity and political judgment.

How to apply:

Submission of Applications:Applications should be sent accompanied by a Cover Letter, CV and P-11 by email to srlrecruitment@unicef.org

The Personal History Form (P11) in MS Word format can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 13 September 2013

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.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.

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