Individual Consultancy - WASH, UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Thailand, Job No
Support UNICEF’s WASH programming and emergency response efforts.
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Overview
Support UNICEF’s WASH programming and emergency response efforts.
You have:
- Relevant qualifications and work experience at the national and/or international levels in humanitarian programme/project development, programme management with a specific focus on WASH interventions, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Previous professional experience in WASH support, emergency preparedness and response and working with refugees in a challenging environment.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of local operating environment (government bodies, NGOs, CSOs etc.) at national and decentralized level.
- Soft skills (patience, resourcefulness, flexibility, networking, solution-oriented approach, teamwork, and the ability to prioritise work while under pressure).
- Fluency in English and Thai is required.
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 fulfilling 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 better future
UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:
- survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
- development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
- protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them
How can you make a difference?
The Cross sectoral approach – Humanitarian Preparedness and Response, UNICEF Thailand Country Office (TCO) is seeking a qualified consultant to support the country office in the implementation of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programming and WASH emergency preparedness and response, including field planning, coordination, implementation, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation.
Work Assignment, Expected deliverable and Delivery schedule:
The consultant will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Representative – Programmes, and direction of the Emergency Coordinator and in consultation with WASH specialists in the UNICEF Regional office and sector emergency focal points as relevant to carry out assignments in the following areas:
1. Assignment: Builds and sustains effective close working partnerships with WASH sector public and private counterparts and stakeholders at national and local levels including through the Inter-Sector Working Group (ISWG). Provides regular capacity building and technical support to ISWG WASH Sector Coordination and Advisory group. Monitors the trends and emerging evidence of WASH concerns and the response by public and private partners and analyses this information to advise on the WASH response.
Expected deliverable: Monthly progress report on outreach, planning, partner mapping, support actions, constraints, and lessons learnt.
Delivery schedule: Monthly at end of month
2. Assignment: Undertakes periodic field visits to conduct assessments, monitor and evaluate WASH programme implementation and supplies on the ground. Determines priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Revises WASH emergency preparedness plan for TCO. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Develops relations to potential new partners.
Expected deliverable: Monthly progress report on progress, outreach, monitoring, evaluation, constraints, and lessons learnt. Periodic update of TCO WASH emergency preparedness plan.
Delivery schedule: Monthly at end of Month; WASH emergency preparedness plan update due 31 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.
3. Assignment: Provides technical support and assistance to NGOs and partners, including organisation of and conducting training and orientation activities, for the purpose of capacity building at the local level, and expansion of coverage of services.
Expected deliverable: Training of trainers (TOT) package/modules developed and delivered.
Delivery schedule: Quarterly report due on 15 September 2023, 15 December 2023, 15 March 2024, and 15 June 2024.
4. Assignment: Develops partnerships to deliver agreed results and supports field level coordination and reporting of UNICEF WASH activities in affected areas particularly through local NGO partners.
Expected deliverable: PD development as directed by supervisor and regular coordination and support.
Delivery schedule: As required
5. Assignment: Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of WASH supplies for interventions and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources, working closely with the UNICEF Supply and Logistics section as necessary. Identifies problems and constraints in project delivery. Assists in the collection, recording and analysis of lessons learnt from WASH interventions.
Expected deliverable: Development of a supply plan for PD implementation in coordination with implementing partners.
Delivery schedule: In monthly report as relevant.
6. Assignment: Prepares and drafts all WASH related programme reports for management, donors, contributions to regular reporting, programme analysis, annual reports, and other WASH related briefings or inputs as required.
Expected deliverable: First drafts of WASH related input to donor reports, reports to management, Quarterly TCO Situation report, Humanitarian Performance Monitoring indicators updates, and other output as required.
Delivery schedule: As agreed with supervisor, and 30 June 2023, 15 September 2023, 15 December 2023, 15 March 2024, 15 June 2024.
Professional fees shall be paid monthly, based on invoice submission highlighting completion of monthly deliverables and receipt of said deliverables.
Duration of Contract: June 2023 – June 2024
Duty Travel: Regular visits to the field, will be required to assess evolving situation, to meet implementing partners and other actors, to deliver ToT support, to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated delivery of assistance which can be under difficult and hazardous conditions.
Travel expenses shall be reimbursed monthly and are subject to prior approval by the Supervisor.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Relevant qualifications and work experience at the national and/or international levels in humanitarian programme/project development, programme management with a specific focus on WASH interventions, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Previous professional experience in WASH support, emergency preparedness and response and working with refugees in a challenging environment.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of local operating environment (government bodies, NGOs, CSOs etc.) at national and decentralized level.
• Soft skills (patience, resourcefulness, flexibility, networking, solution-oriented approach, teamwork, and the ability to prioritise work while under pressure).
• Fluency in English and Thai is required.
Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed monthly professional fee in USD and THB by 18 June 2023****.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
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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.
UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your project plan to unexpected challenges. | This question assesses your flexibility and problem-solving skills under pressure. | Highlight a specific example where you adapted to challenges effectively. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | This question is aimed at understanding your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have built partnerships with stakeholders in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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