Chief WASH (Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction, CEED), P-4, FT, #00052394, Kigali, Rwanda - ESAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF Rwanda operates in a development-oriented context with strong government leadership and socio-economic progress, yet faces persistent disparities affecting children. The country office collaborates with partners to strengthen national systems and deliver results, focusing on child health, nutrition, education, protection, WASH, and social policy through integrated, equity-focused approaches.

Job Purpose

The Chief WASH (Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Disaster Risk Reduction, CEED) is central to advancing UNICEF Rwanda’s objectives for equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. This role strengthens national and decentralized systems, improves service delivery in communities, schools, and health facilities, and enhances resilience to climate risks. The position provides strategic and technical leadership in policy development, sector coordination, and partnerships, directly contributing to reducing disease burden, supporting nutrition and education, and improving overall child well-being while enabling cross-sectoral impact across UNICEF’s broader programme priorities.

Responsibilities

The Chief WASH (CEED) reports to the Deputy Representative and is responsible for managing all stages of the WASH & CEED programme, from strategic planning and formulation to the delivery of outcome and output results. This includes leading and managing the Country Office WASH & CEED team and ensuring that results are achieved according to plans, allocations, results-based management approaches, UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, and performance standards. Key functions include managerial leadership, programme development and planning, programme management, monitoring and delivery of results, advisory services and technical support, advocacy, networking and partnership building, humanitarian WASH & CEED preparedness and response, and innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building.

Work Experience

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required, including one year of deployment in a developing country. At least one year of work in humanitarian situations, including one three-month mission deployment, is required. Proven ability to effectively lead a team to deliver results is also required.

Skills

Rural water supply for low- and middle-income countries, Water safety, Sustainability, CATS principles, Team leadership, Humanitarian WASH preparedness, Programme management, Strategic planning, Policy development, Partnership building, Climate change adaptation, Disaster risk reduction

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