Overview
The WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative support for the implementation of WASH programme activities, focusing on drinking water supply, sanitation infrastructure, and WASH hardware projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafts updates on the WASH situation analysis and sector trends.
- Prepare accurate, timely and relevant technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation.
- Contribute to the development of WASH outcomes, outputs and related strategies.
- Provide technical and administrative support throughout the programme cycle.
- Prepare required documentation and materials to facilitate review and approval processes.
- Undertake field visits and surveys, share reports with partners and stakeholders, and report critical issues, bottlenecks and risks.
- Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other stakeholders on UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and WASH best practices.
- Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements.
- Maintain a strong understanding of UNICEF emergency response procedures.
- Take on support roles in emergency response and early recovery, as required.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Water & Environmental Sanitation, Water supply, sanitation infrastructure, construction management, project management, humanitarian response.
Qualifications
Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Engineering-Civil, Engineering-Environmental, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related technical field.
