Consultant(e) national(e) : Appui a la mise en oeuvre des activités du projet Mionjo, Antananarivo, 5 mois

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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, a hero

UNICEF Madagascar has been entrusted with supporting the implementation of a programme financed by the World Bank through the Mionjo Project.

The project consists of - Converting 606 water points into Solar Multi-Use Systems (MUS) (Mahavelo project) - Building 10 water systems with solar desalination units (Mahamamy Project).

The Mionjo Consultant supports UNICEF in the development, preparation, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH programme as part of the country programme with a specific focus on Multiple Use Water Systems (MUS), and Desalination. The 3R Water Specialist provides technical advice and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and delivery of WASH related outputs in the country programme. The consultant will work in the Country Office (CO) where WASH is a significant component of the Country Programme (or CCPD). He/she will work in the UNICEF office in Antananarivo under the supervision of a WASH specialist at P3 level or the Chief of WASH Section.

How can you make a difference?

To perform this role, he/she will be responsible for : - coordinating the implementation of the various components of the MIONJO programme ; - ensuring that the objectives of the MIONJO project are achieved within the allotted time and as proposed in the agreement between the MIONJO programme, MEAH and UNICEF; - Liaising with other stakeholders and coordinating activities with other UN agencies (FAO, WFP, UNDP, etc.) and other projects (DEFIS) that could be integrated into the MUS programme; - Monitoring and checking the technical quality, economic viability and sustainability of the drinking water facilities to be installed; - compliance with construction standards and rules of the art, and with environmental regulations; - supervising and monitoring the Monitoring, Consultancy and Quality Control Technicians and regional consultants.

The Consultant will contribute to activities relating to the implementation of WASH projects by participating in : - developing the strategy for the drinking water sub-sector, planning activities, defining projects, preparing studies on 3R water infrastructure, - drafting tenders and contracts, procuring WASH equipment, supervising works, managing deadlines and the budget, and implementing sustainable management of water distribution services.

Others:

- Establish and maintain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders, sharing information and knowledge more actively through appropriate communication channels. This will both facilitate the implementation of the programme and build the capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH outputs. - Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities relating to the activities for which he/she is responsible. - Updating data relating to data collection, activity monitoring and systems management in the mWater platform. - Help the WASH section to identify and report on key gaps, key actions and additional financial requirements. Assist in the preparation of learning products/knowledge tools, encompassing good practice and innovative approaches, to support the development of the WASH sector as a whole. - Contribute to donor reporting

Please find the full terms of reference here:

ToR Consultant Mionjo - final.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Hydraulics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Have additional relevant training in Results-Based Project Management
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in programmes related to the WASH sector in developing countries;
• Ten (10) years or more experience in managing projects funded by major donors such as the World Bank;
• Relevant experience in designing types of market-based contract models for the provision of 3Rs services is desirable;
• Experience of working with UNICEF and/or other UN or bilateral agencies is desirable;
• Excellent oral and written skills in French;
• Good oral and written English;
• Able to travel frequently in the area of intervention in difficult conditions.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not appPreferred name:Last name:ly to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.