Overview
The consultant will support the implementation of the WASH Work Plan and Knowledge Management (KM) under multi-country grants, focusing on strengthening KM, developing knowledge products, enhancing knowledge sharing, and strategizing national WASH capacity building.
Tasks Summary
- Systematically review and analyse Country Office Annual Reports, RAM narratives, and CSI data to identify WASH interventions, achievements, and trends.
- Classify and organise extracted information by country, region, sector and sub sectors.
- Produce a summary dataset and analytical tables for easy reference and cross-country comparison.
- Build an initial baseline of country-level WASH engagement.
- Compile inputs from WASH teams in HQ and provide drafting and editorial support of WASH GARR 2025.
- Update standards operating procedures, guidelines, and templates for producing templated knowledge products.
- Develop the 6th Edition of the UNICEF WASH Annual Publication Catalogue 2025.
- Proofread, format, and final consistency checks of WASH templated items and other WASH Reports.
- Review of current WASH KM practices and update of the Global KM WASH strategy and KM Plan.
- Design and deliver KM Learning package with webinar sessions on Experience Capitalization process for ASWA COs.
- Document best practices in ASWA countries, capturing knowledge and lessons on priority ASWA themes.
- Prepare knowledge briefs, resources and presentations to ASWA countries.
- Update the content and outlook of global WASH knowledge platforms.
- Strengthen networks for dissemination, communication and advocacy of WASH knowledge products.
- Ensure digital files / Document libraries are properly categorized/re-organised.
- Undertake periodic analytics of the usage of WASH knowledge resources.
- Production of the Global WASH Bulletin/calendar.
- Establish KM help desk and activate the Global WASH Viva engage Community of Practice.
- Pilot the Knowledge Exchange Process and Virtual Skills Sharing.
- Design and undertake capacity needs assessment in WASH.
- Update global WASH capacity building plan and delivery of training at country level.
- Conduct WASH learning Series/webinars/Skills Boost/Knowledge Fairs.
- Arrange meetings and draft notes and prepare presentation materials and graphic designs.
- Participate in WASH team meetings and other events.
Experience Requirements
- At least 4 years’ experience in knowledge management, data analysis and product design or development.
- Demonstrated understanding of WASH programmes and operational contexts.
- Strong analytical, writing, and visual communication skills.
- Proven ability to efficiently manage and organize large volumes of information using cloud-based platforms (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Teams).
- Experience in conducting research and synthesizing complex information into concise outputs using digital tools and applications.
- Prior experience with the UN or an international organization is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working effectively in multicultural and multi-stakeholder environments.
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced University (Masters) Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Communication, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field.
