Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the position of WASH Officer (Sanitation Marketing) ( National Officer Category.)

•   VN No.: VN-15-03
•   IMIS #:  GHA 15007
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
•   Post Level: NO-B
•   Duty Station: Tamale

Job purpose

Under the general guidance of the WASH Specialist (Tamale), the WASH Officer (NOB) is accountable to provide support for the implementation of sanitation marketing strategies in the north of Ghana (Upper East, Upper West and Northern regions), providing field support into the project district; support the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country Programme goals and strategy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Provide sanitation marketing field support to the Government of Ghana in northern Ghana, including assessment of sanitation technologies and business solutions, development of guidelines, supporting private sector capacity strengthening, development of the enabling environment, support for behaviour change programmes and ensuring that an equity perspective is integrated into sanitation marketing.
•   Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Draft WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor,  including  concrete  steps  to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
•   Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through an evidence-based  approach  and implementation including monitoring UNICEF inputs,local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-suppiy and emergency assistance and WASH programme status.
•   Analyse data and prepare progress reports; draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identifying supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities} as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other programme documentation.
•   Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database (e.g. VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on maintaining a gender & equity focus in WASH data collection and reporting.
•   Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media
•   Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas Civil Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, Geology. Hydrology. Sanitary Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
•   Additional training in Business Management and Communication for Development (Programme Communication) an asset
•   Minimum of two years progressively responsible professional work experience in community based sanitation. Professional work experience in programme management function or a technical expert capacity in sanitation and marketing.

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English required.
•   Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile
Core Values (Required)

Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication [I]
•   Drive for Result [I]
•   Working With People [I]

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]
•   Analysing [II]
•   Applying Technical Expertise [I]
•   Learning & Researching[II]
•   Planning and Organising [II]

Other Skill & Attributes

•   Very good planning and organising skill and strong drive for result
•   Ability to formulate strategies and concepts
•   Innovation and Analytical skills
•   Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods of the following areas: Communication for behaviour change, community-based sanitation and sanitation marketing (or business development), technology and practices in WASH in schools
•   Gender and diversity awareness
•   Effective coordination skills, networking and influencing
•   Good communication and report writing skills
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications
•   Ability to work in a team and under pressure

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents email to:

hrghana@unicef.org

or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 02 February, 2015

•   Applicants are requested to indicate the title of the position they are applying for
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

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