UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Water & Environmental Sanitation Specialist that will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the sanitation and hygiene component of the Water & Environmental Sanitation sector within the Nigeria country programme. The incumbent is expected to contribute to the overall achievement of targets in the FGN-UNICEF country programme as it relates to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
Post Title: Water & Environmental Sanitation Specialist, NOD.
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-05-2011
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Participate in the formulation and development of WASH programme goals especially for Sanitation and Hygiene component, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plans, implements and monitors assigned activities.
2. Participate in the preparation of all WASH programme reports for management, board, donors including, budget reviews, programme analyses annual reports, etc.
3. Participate with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving sanitation component of WASH programme delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization.
Minimum qualification & competencies:
• Advanced university degree in Water, Environmental Sanitation, Public Health or a related technical field.
• Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national level in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation in water and environmental sanitation.
• Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in sanitation and hygiene sector.
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked 'confidential' quoting the vacancy number addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
UNICEF, UN House,
Plot 617/618, Central Area District,
P.M.B 2851,
Garki Abuja.
Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from here (http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/UN_Personal_History_Form_P11.doc)); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.
Deadline: 21 June 2011
For more information: UNICEF Nigeria - About UNICEF Nigeria - Water & Environmental Sanitation Specialist, NOD (http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_6338.html)