Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation)
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it not just as a job but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Job Purpose
This role provides strategic leadership and technical assistance to governments and UNICEF Country Offices to accelerate progress towards safely managed sanitation services at scale. It aims to strengthen sanitation systems, institutions, governance, financing, and service delivery, integrating climate-resilient approaches into WASH programming. Through technical guidance, policy support, innovation, evidence generation, and partnership building, the position contributes to expanding sustainable access to sanitation services for the most vulnerable children and families in both development and humanitarian contexts. The objective is to support governments in designing and scaling effective sanitation solutions, strengthening sector planning and financing, advancing institutional reforms, promoting digital innovations, and ensuring equitable access for all.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and technical assistance to governments and UNICEF Country Offices to accelerate progress toward safely managed sanitation services at scale. Strengthen sanitation systems, institutions, governance, financing, and service delivery, ensuring climate-resilient sanitation approaches are integrated into WASH programming. Contribute to expanding sustainable access to sanitation services for vulnerable children and families in development and humanitarian contexts through technical guidance, policy support, innovation, evidence generation, and partnership building. Support governments in designing and scaling effective sanitation solutions, strengthening sector planning and financing, advancing institutional reforms, and promoting digital innovations. Ensure equitable access for children, women, persons with disabilities, and communities affected by fragility and conflict. Lead advocacy efforts, foster strategic partnerships, support emergency preparedness and response, and provide technical support to UNICEF Country Offices. Leverage evidence, innovation, and high-level partnerships to mobilize resources, strengthen national WASH systems, and advance resilient, inclusive, and sustainable sanitation services. Play a leadership role in advancing safely managed, climate-resilient sanitation services for children and communities worldwide.
Work Experience
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the WASH sector, with a significant focus on sanitation. Experience in developing countries and in humanitarian settings is desirable. Proven experience in strategic planning, policy development, programme management, and partnership building.
Skills
Strategic leadership in WASH, Sanitation systems strengthening, Climate-resilient WASH approaches, Policy development and advocacy, Programme management, Partnership building, Resource mobilization, Innovation in WASH, Data analysis and evidence generation, Humanitarian WASH response, Gender and inclusion in WASH, Capacity building