The WASH Specialist reports to the Chief of Chief, CSD for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes, to facilitate the administration and achievement of the WASH-related output results in the country programme.

Key Functions, Accountabilities and related Duties/Tasks:

1. Programme Development and Planning

2. Programme Management, Monitoring and Delivery of Results

3. Technical and Pperational Support for Programme Implementation

4. Humanitarian WASH Preparedness and Response

5. Networking and Partnership Building

6. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

You are encouraged to download the detailed Job Description in order to view the full role and its requirements: Full Job Description WASH Specialist Level 3.pdf

Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.
• Work Experience:DEVELOPMENTAL: A minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required; One year of deployment in a developing country is required. HUMANITARIAN: At least one three-month deployment mission in a humanitarian situation (with UN-Govt-INGO) is required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Desirables:

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.