Consultancy: Independent review of the UNICEF Water Governance programme: UNICEF Kenya Country Office (2 Months)
Conduct independent review of WaterWorX programme in Kenya.
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Overview
Conduct independent review of WaterWorX programme in Kenya.
You have:
- Education to master's degree in Water Supply, Civil Engineering, Water Utility management or relevant technical field.
- Over 10 years of relevant experience in the water supply sector in Kenya or other middle-income countries.
- Extensive understanding of the water sector reforms and water utility management in Kenya.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Contract
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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, Sustenance
How can you make a difference?
The Consultant will conduct independent review and documentation of the lessons learned and knowledge products developed under the WaterWorX Enabling Environment programme in Nairobi, Nakuru and Homabay counties. (Please see TORs attached) TOR - Independent Review - Water Governace.docx
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Education to master’s degree in Water Supply, Civil Engineering, Water Utility management or relevant technical field with over 10 years of relevant experience in the water supply sector in Kenya or other middle-income countries
- Extensive understanding of the water sector reforms, the water act 2016, water sector institutions and water utility management in Kenya, the water sector performance indicators and sector benchmarks as developed and regularly updated by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB)
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project you managed in the water supply sector? | This question assesses your project management skills and your experience in the sector. | Focus on your role, outcomes, and what you learned from the experience. |
| How do you ensure effective stakeholder engagement during a project? | Understanding your approach to communication and collaboration is vital for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the key indicators you consider when evaluating water utility performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you overcame a challenge in your work related to water governance. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the current reforms and policies in the water sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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