WASH Officer, NO-2, Temporary Position, Uganda, 3 months, Arua, Uganda, #00137570

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

In this role, you will help UNICEF deliver rapid, life-saving WASH and infection prevention support in response to the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, specifically, in the west Nile region. Working with government, UN agencies, NGOs and local partners, you will strengthen preparedness, coordination, supplies, capacity building and monitoring to ensure children, families and affected communities can access safe water, sanitation and hygiene services when they need them most. This position is crucial for ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential WASH services during a critical health emergency, thereby contributing to the overall humanitarian response and the protection of children's rights.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of UNICEF’s emergency WASH and IPC response, including supplies, services, partnerships and response plans. Strengthen WASH coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, technical pillars and district authorities to ensure timely, coherent and quality response. Build partner capacity through tools, assessments, templates, training and technical support for WASH in emergencies. Monitor implementation, identify gaps and bottlenecks, support corrective action, and report on progress and results for affected children, families and communities. This includes ensuring that WASH interventions are integrated with other sectors and aligned with national and international standards. The officer will also be responsible for managing WASH-related budgets and resources effectively.

Work Experience

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Construction of WASH facilities, Programme Management, Water & Environmental Sanitation, Emergency response, Emergency coordination, Infection prevention and control, or any other related field.

Skills

WASH programming, Emergency response, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Coordination, Capacity building, Monitoring and reporting, Partnership development, Budget management, Needs assessment, Community engagement

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