WASH Consultant, Windhoek, Namibia (Office-based + Possible In-country Travel), 6 months, National Candidates Only, #596782
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 from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The WASH Consultant will report to the Child Survival and Development Specialist (NOC) for guidance and supervision. This role is designed to provide time-bound technical and programme management support to strengthen the planning, implementation, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting of UNICEF-supported WASH interventions. The consultant will ensure these activities align with approved plans, budgets, technical standards, and donor requirements. A key aspect of the role is to promote Government ownership, foster partner coordination, encourage community participation, and achieve sustainable results in WASH initiatives. The consultant will contribute to the overall goal of improving child survival and development through effective WASH programs.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and programme management support for UNICEF-supported WASH interventions, ensuring alignment with approved plans, budgets, and technical standards. Strengthen the planning, implementation, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting processes for WASH activities. Promote Government ownership of WASH programs and foster strong coordination among development partners and implementing partners. Encourage active community participation in WASH initiatives to ensure sustainability and effectiveness. Support the development and execution of WASH strategies, including those for emergency response and climate-smart approaches. Review Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical documentation, and supervise infrastructure projects as needed. Monitor project progress, conduct technical supervision, and prepare comprehensive reports and documentation. Collaborate with government institutions, development partners, and communities to achieve project objectives. Ensure that all WASH interventions contribute to the realization of children's rights and support UNICEF's mandate. Travel to project sites within Namibia to oversee and support implementation. Contribute to knowledge management and sharing of best practices in the WASH sector.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in WASH programmes. Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting donor-funded projects. Experience working with government institutions, development partners, implementing partners, and communities. Experience in project monitoring, technical supervision, reporting, and documentation. Experience reviewing BoQs or supervising infrastructure projects is an advantage. Experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, or other international development organizations is an advantage.
Skills
WASH intervention planning, Implementation and monitoring, Quality assurance, Reporting and documentation, Government and partner coordination, Community engagement, Project management, Budget management, Technical supervision, Report writing, Analytical skills, Communication skills