National contractor - Emergency WASH Officer, at national professional level (for Tajik nationals only) (6 months)

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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,

The Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) call for the rapid provision and deployment of qualified personnel to act in the first eight critical weeks of humanitarian response and provide guidance for action beyond that, moving towards defined benchmarks.

Current situation in neighboring Afghanistan is getting worse after the withdrawal of U.S troops. Starting from an assumption that the security situation in Afghanistan may further deteriorate, significant internal displacement of population could also occur in border areas with a consequent population influx of refugees into Tajikistan. The number of population arrival could range from a small number to up to 50,000. Nevertheless, in the event of a major offensive, a medium-scale influx (up to 50,000 persons) from Afghanistan is the most likely scenario. This has been rated as Medium Risk (severe impact/moderately likely). Planning assumptions have been made on a positive approach from the Government of Tajikistan, with borders kept open to asylum seekers and cooperation with international actors in providing protection and assistance.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose:

The National contractor - Emergency WASH Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process. The Officer prepares, manages and implements a variety of technical, operational and administrative tasks, related to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH output results of the country programme. The support provided by incumbent will enable the CO to achieve the results related to emergency WASH-related output results of the country programme. This, in turn, will contribute to the achievement of the outcome results of the country programme document. When done effectively, the achievement of the outcome results will improve child survival, growth and development, and reduce inequalities in the country.

Description of the assignment:

The scope of the individual contractor’s services includes:

• Represent UNICEF in different coordination forums at sub-national level, ensure synergies and complementarity of UNICEF interventions with other partners.

• Draft updates for WASH situation analysis, to inform the development of emergency WASH-related outcome and output results. Research and report on developments at field level pertaining to WASH for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Participate in and carryout periodic technical assessment to expand/reduce the scope and scale of response to Afghan influx and other situations as and when needed.

• Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.

• Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH needs and priorities specifically focusing on Afghan Refugee influx.

• Provide technical WASH (both in camp and off-camp settings) and administrative support throughout all stages of the emergency response ensuring smooth completion of activities.

• Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.

• Carry out technical monitoring of response on a regular basis and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) and verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders.

• Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.

• Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency in close coordination with the WASH Specialist.

• Comply with UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.

• Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH.

▪ Participate in inter-agency meetings on emergency response especially at the field level.

▪ Provide any other additional support as requested by the supervisor

▪ Ensure that UNICEF’s response is in line with CCCs.

Duty Station/duration:

Estimated duration: January-June 2022 (6 months with possibility of extension)

Duty station: Dushanbe (with 70% travel to field locations including Khatlon and GBAO)

Supervisor: WASH Specialist

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

The evaluation of the results will be based on:

1. Technical and professional competence (quality of the reports and specification delivered to UNICEF);

2. Scope of work (Preliminary Assessment, Specifications and Final Commissioning Report prepared );

3. Quality of assigned task (Quality of technical documentations, drafts, and final versions);

4. Quantity of supervision activity (completing the tasks indicated in the table above within the set timeframe)

In addition, such indicators as work relations, responsibility, drive for results, and communication will be taken into account during the evaluation of the contractor's work.

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

1. Education

• University degree in one of the following fields is required: civil engineering, sanitary engineering, water resource management or another relevant technical field. (engineering preferred). Advanced university degree/ relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.

2. Work experience

• Technical expertise in emergencies, early recovery and post-crisis transition is an asset.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is desired. Experience with humanitarian sector and emergencies a strong advantage.

3. Competencies

• Ability to persuade and influence, negotiate to obtain agreement, promote ideas.

• Ability to network and establish good relations with staff, partners and government.

• Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programmes, financial and legal aspects of supply chain issues, ethics and risk management of supply chain operations.

• Solid understanding of logistics including transport and warehouse management.

• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to priorities large amounts of work while under pressure.

• Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

• Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender issues, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

4. Language

• Fluency in English and Tajik languages;

• Fluency in Russian language is an asset.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV with all supporting documents.

2. Financial quote for the services (all inclusive) in Tajik Somoni.

3. Three references

Queries can be sent to tad-tajikistan@unicef.org with the subject line “National contractor- Emergency WASH Officer”. Applications must be received in the system by 12 Dec. 2021 on our website: http://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/546769?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Travel costs and DSA will be covered in accordance with UN rules and regulations. No other remunerations apply. As a general principle, the fees payable to a consultant or individual contractor follow the “best value for money” principle, i.e., achieving the desired outcome at the lowest possible cost.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values are Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability

Core Competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2), Works Collaboratively with others (2), Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2), Innovates and Embraces Change (2),Thinks and Acts Strategically (2), Drives to achieve impactful results (2). Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

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.