Consultant, WASH, CHE, EMRO/HPD Band level A
Organizational Context
The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) focuses on supporting Member States in implementing sanitation and health guidelines, including the use of Sanitation Safety Plans (SSP) and Water Safety Plans (WSP). The Climate Change, Health and Environment (CHE) unit within EMRO engages in advocacy, training, and technical support to national authorities and water utilities. This role supports the development of standardized SSP evaluation methodologies and regional workshops on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance (WES) and WASH in healthcare facilities.
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this consultancy is to develop a standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist, and Procedure based on the WHO SSP manual. This tool will be used by WHO and Member States to assess the technical quality and alignment of Sanitation Safety Plans. Additionally, the consultant will compile technical materials and prepare inputs for a Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance (WES). The role also involves supporting and co-facilitating a WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan. These activities are crucial for strengthening regional capacities in water safety, environmental surveillance, and WASH in healthcare facilities, contributing to improved public health outcomes within the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Responsibilities
Develop a standardized SSP Evaluation Guideline, Checklist, and Procedure, ensuring it aligns with the WHO SSP manual and is tailored for use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This includes creating measurable assessment criteria. Provide technical inputs for the organization and follow-up of a Regional Workshop on Wastewater Environmental Surveillance (WES), covering agenda development, speaker identification, discussion topics, expected outputs, and key messages. Compile technical materials and presentation slides for the WES workshop, and coordinate technical sessions, including panel discussions and poster presentations. Facilitate and document the WES workshop proceedings, including meeting documentation, evaluations, and photos. Prepare a workshop summary report with key findings and recommendations. Develop communication products from the WES workshop, such as newsletter contributions, web stories, and social media content. Provide technical support and co-facilitation for a WASH FIT Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop in Pakistan, aimed at strengthening national capacity to apply and cascade the tool.
Work Experience
Requires up to 5 years of professional experience in WASH and environmental health, with a focus on technical reviews or assessments of WASH-related plans or guidance documents. Experience in conducting training workshops related to WASH is essential. Demonstrated experience with WHO WSP and/or SSP is required. Prior experience with WHO or the UN system, and familiarity with the Eastern Mediterranean Region, are desirable.
Skills
Strong analytical and technical writing skills. Ability to translate review findings into clear, actionable recommendations and guidance tools. Proficiency in English and Arabic (essential).