Re-Advertisement: WASH Officer, NO-2, TA (364 days), #137043, Gaza, State of Palestine - MENA
About the role
The WASH Officer reports to the WASH Manager (Level 4) in Gaza for supervision. You will provide technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. You will prepare, manage and implement a variety of technical and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme. You specifically will work on Environmental and Social Safeguard aspects in the programme and project cycle of water, sanitation and hygiene projects in Gaza.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities
- Programme development and planning
- Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Technical and operational support for programme implementation
- Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
- Networking and partnership building
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Minimum requirements
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: environmental, civil, sanitary, water engineering or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required. This must include:
- Demonstrated experience in environmental and social impact assessment, environmental and social safeguards, and environmental and social risk management/mitigation plans for WASH, water, sanitation or related infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting, preparing, reviewing or monitoring environmental and social assessment instruments for infrastructure projects, such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks, environmental screening, risk assessments, mitigation plans, monitoring plans or safeguard compliance reports
- Experience applying or supporting donor environmental and social safeguard requirements for infrastructure or WASH-related projects
- Strong technical skills in environmental and social safeguards for infrastructure projects, including environmental and social screening, risk identification, mitigation planning, safeguard monitoring, preparation or review of ESIA/ESMP-related documentation, and follow-up on safeguard compliance
- Ability to prepare or contribute to environmental and social safeguard documentation, monitoring reports, donor compliance updates, technical notes and management briefings related to WASH infrastructure projects
Skills: Programme management, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, report preparation, partnership building and knowledge management are required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Desirables
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset
- Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset
- Experience with emergency response in WASH, environmental health or infrastructure programming is an asset
- Experience with UNICEF principles, climate-resilient WASH programming, environmental sustainability, waste management, water resource protection or pollution prevention is an asset
- Experience with EU, KfW, World Bank or other donor-funded infrastructure projects and related environmental and social safeguard requirements is a strong asset
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts
UNICEF core values
UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it.
UNICEF competencies required
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others