Individual consultant to provide technical assistance to stakeholders for delivery of sanitation and hygiene targets, Lusaka, Zambia (Remote + travel), 10 months, National Candidates Only, #596747
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their 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 development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children and communities globally.
Job Purpose
The consultancy aims to provide technical assistance to stakeholders for the delivery of sanitation and hygiene targets in targeted districts. This will involve strengthening local systems and capacities, ensuring the documentation of approaches and results, and prioritizing vulnerable communities. The consultant will identify sanitation and hygiene gaps, develop action plans, and support their implementation. A key focus will be on strengthening local sanitation supply chains through training artisans and entrepreneurs, and establishing a robust monitoring system for progress. Additionally, the role includes building the capacity of Ministry of Education and school personnel in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) and providing technical support for its implementation in schools, along with developing and operationalizing an MHHM monitoring and learning framework.
Responsibilities
The consultant will prioritize vulnerable communities within targeted districts by reviewing secondary information to identify specific needs and challenges related to sanitation and hygiene. They will provide expert technical assistance to local stakeholders to identify existing gaps in sanitation and hygiene services and collaboratively develop comprehensive action plans to address these deficiencies. The consultant will actively support the implementation of community-level sanitation and hygiene action plans, ensuring alignment with local contexts and needs. A significant part of the role involves strengthening local sanitation supply chains by providing training and capacity building to artisans and entrepreneurs. The consultant will also establish and manage an effective monitoring system to track progress in sanitation and hygiene initiatives. Furthermore, they will build the capacity of Ministry of Education and school personnel in Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) and offer direct technical support for MHHM implementation across a specified number of schools. Finally, the consultant will develop and operationalize a monitoring and learning framework specifically for MHHM initiatives to ensure sustainability and impact.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in development work, preferably with experience in urban and rural WASH initiatives.
Skills
Technical assistance in sanitation and hygiene, Action plan development, Community engagement, Supply chain strengthening, Capacity building, Monitoring and evaluation, Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), Project implementation, Stakeholder coordination, Data analysis, Report writing, WASH sector knowledge