Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of WASH Officer (Water Sustainability) (National Officer Category)

VN No.: VN-12-12
Post Level: NO-B
IMIS #:
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment
Duration: 364 days

Job Purpose:
Under the general guidance of the WASH Specialist (WATER), the WASH Officer (NOB) is accountable for providing support for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and co-ordination of field based initiatives in relation to Water Safety, Household Water treatment and Safe Storage and Water Supply Sustainability and support the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country Programme goals and strategy

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of the water quality module of the GLSS at the field level
•  To monitor and provide technical assistance for the implementation of water supply sustainability initiatives in collaboration with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency and other partners at the sub-national level
•  To provide technical assistance and monitor the sealed up implementation of HWTS at sub-national level, with particular emphasis of the sealing up of feasible technologies
•  GoG-UNICEF WASH Programme in the Volta Region, co-ordinate all regional level activities with IR leaders

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Public Health/Social Science, Master's degree is an asset

Work Experience:

At least 6 years progressively responsible professional work in WASH with experience in water quality management

Language Proficiency:

Fluency in English required. An other UN language is an asset

Competency Profile:

•  i) Core Values (Required)
1)  Commitment
2)  Diversity and Inclusion
3)  Integrity
•  ii) Core Competencies (Required)
1)  Communication
2)  Working with People
3)  Drive for Results
•  iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
1)  Formulating Strategies and Concepts
2)  Analyzing
3)  Applying Technical Expertise
4)  Learning and Researching
5)  Planning and Organising

Other Skills and Attributes:

•  Excellent analytical, communication (both verbal and written) and advocacy skills
•  Relevant skills in project planning and implementation and donor report writing
•  Willingness to tackle sensitive issues and ability to use tact and discretion in doing so
•  Proven ability to conceptualise, innovative, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills
•  Ability to work in a team and under pressure
•  Ability to develop partnerships
•  Knowledge of computer management and applications

Location: Accra

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 world for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter support 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 to: HRghana@unicef.org: (Kindly request for detailed TOR by sending an e-mail to the above address) or

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

Closing Date: 15 January 2013

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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