UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results

How can you make a difference?

The WASH Officer (NO-1) remotely reports to the WASH Specialist (P-3) based in Mexico City. They will be based in Monterrey and will cover UNICEF’s WASH programme in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. Regular mission travels within both states are expected. Since UNICEF does not have an office established in Monterrey yet, the WASH Officer will be mostly working from their home – which must be based in the Monterrey area: 

1. Programme development and planning

2.Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

3. Technical and operational support for programme implementation

4. Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response

5. Networking and partnership building

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Terms of Reference:  ToRs WASH Officer NO-A Monterrey 2024.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will have the following requirements:

• A university degree (Bachelor’s – “licenciatura”), preferably (but not mandatorily) in one of the following fields: public health, civil or water and sanitary engineering, environmental engineering.
• One year of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes in an upper-middle-income context.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Intermediate level of English.

Please note that the above requirements are mandatory and candidates who do not meet them cannot advance in the selection process. 

You may also have the following assets (desirable, not mandatory): 

• Additional training in relevant areas such as Health Education, Social Behavioral Change Strategies, and Climate Change.
• Experience in WASH in Emergencies (WinE)
• Experience or knowledge of migratory contexts.
• Experience with the implementation of WASH in Schools (WinS) approaches.
• Fluency in English.

For every child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

 UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

• UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.
• UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• This is a national position. Candidates who are not original citizens of Mexico must hold a valid Mexican citizenship previous to applying, to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that work visas are not enough to be eligible for this position. 
• This is a temporary position, expected to last 364 days. Exceptionally, it may be extended for an additional 364 days, summing to 728 days as the maximum possible duration of this appointment.

  Apply now and JOIN US as the next WASH Officer at UNICEF Mexico!