WASH Specialist, P-3, FT, Sudan, Port Sudan - ESAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The fundamental mission is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the Organization does. Equity is central to UNICEF's work, ensuring all children have an opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential.

Job Purpose

The WASH Specialist will contribute to the design, planning, management, and implementation of the WASH programme in Sudan. This role is crucial in addressing the complex humanitarian and development crisis characterized by large-scale displacement, damaged infrastructure, and diminished public services, particularly affecting urban water and sanitation systems. The specialist will work to improve access to climate-resilient and sustainable water and sanitation services, strengthening the institutional capacity of State Water utilities and service providers. The position requires a proactive approach to overcome institutional, financial, and operational constraints that challenge the sustainability of water and sanitation services, ultimately aiming to ensure children and communities have access to safe drinking water and appropriate sanitation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of the WASH programme strategy and plans, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's global and country-specific goals and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Manage and oversee the implementation of WASH projects, including water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities, ensuring timely and quality delivery. Monitor programme progress, identify challenges and bottlenecks, and develop and implement corrective actions. Provide technical guidance and support to government counterparts, implementing partners, and UNICEF field staff on WASH-related issues. Conduct field visits to assess needs, monitor project activities, and ensure compliance with standards and guidelines. Strengthen the capacity of local institutions and communities to manage and sustain WASH services. Prepare and submit regular programme reports, including progress updates, financial reports, and evaluations. Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by supporting proposal development and engaging with donors. Ensure that WASH interventions are gender-sensitive, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly children. Collaborate with other sectors within UNICEF (e.g., Health, Education, Child Protection) to ensure integrated programming. Stay abreast of the latest developments, best practices, and innovations in the WASH sector.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH programming, including experience in programme planning, management, and implementation in developing countries or humanitarian contexts. Experience working with government counterparts and international organizations is desirable.

Skills

WASH programme management, Water supply and sanitation systems, Hygiene promotion, Capacity building, Project monitoring and evaluation, Report writing, Resource mobilization, Stakeholder engagement, Humanitarian response, Climate-resilient infrastructure, Institutional strengthening, Child rights

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