Part-time home based consultancy (50 days from January to May 2022) to assist on WASH Epidemiology Training (UNICEF, EMOPS, Geneva)

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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, hope

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the consultancy is to support the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) Cluster Advocacy and Support Team (CAST) team to strengthen the capacity of WASH practitioners working in emergencies on epidemiology and data collection methods. The objectives include: 1. Assist the GWC CAST and the training consultant to have the “Epidemiology and Data Collection Methods for WASH in Emergencies” training and trainings of available on different formats. 2. Assist the GWC CAST and the training consultant to roll out the trainings.

Scope of Work: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Global WASH Cluster and UNICEF have partnered since June 2017 to strengthen the knowledge of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practitioners on epidemiology and improve the relevance of the specific WASH sector response within the multi-sectoral response during public health emergencies. A one-week face-to-face training package on “Epidemiology and Data Collection Methods for WASH in Emergencies” was developed and implemented, targeting WASH staff working in humanitarian emergencies. The current training package includes presentations, case studies and a simulation exercise using epidemiological data collection methods. The core objective of this training is to build epidemiological capacity in the WASH sector and improve programming and response efforts.

The project rolls out as follows: 1. Delivery of one GWC/ UNICEF/ CDC face-to-face training package on “Epidemiology and Data Collection Methods for WASH in Emergencies” in Nigeria 2. Develop a Training of Trainers (ToT) package on “Epidemiology and Data Collection Methods for WASH in Emergencies” 3. Conduct one ToT in Nigeria 4. Conduct one pilot training delivered by trained trainers in Budapest.

The individual contractor "WASH training Programme Assistant" will support the GWC to achieve these deliverables. The scope of work consists of the following aspects:

1. Assist the GWC CAST in the organization and preparation of the field trainings and ToT: a. Liaise with Nigeria Country Office to procure for the venue arrangements b. Prepare a welcome pack and administrative note c. Coordinate with agencies for participants selection d. Any other administrative / logistic tasks 2. Support GWC to prepare the field ToT material 3. Contribute to GWC reporting, organization, country support and knowledge management tasks as needed.

Work modality: Home-based part time assignment (50 days within a period Jan-May 2022)

Work Assignment Overview:

Tasks/Milestone:

Deliverables/Outputs:

Timeline

Support GWC to organize 1 field training and 1 ToT in Nigeria

Trainings venues, links and invitations are shared

By Feb 28th 2022

Support GWC and Epidemiology consultant to prepare the field training material

Training material is ready (presentation, icebreakers, group exercises)

By Feb 28th 2022

Support GWC to organize 1 training in Budapest

Trainings venues, links and invitations are shared

By March 30th 2022

Support GWC remotely during the training and ToT roll-out in Nigeria

Information management products

Update training material as needed

March 2022

Support GWC remotely during the pilot training from trained trainers in Budapest

Information management products

Update training material as needed

April 2022

Contribute to GWC reporting, organization, country support and knowledge management tasks as needed.

As needed

Jan-May 2022


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

  • University degree or higher in Epidemiology, WASH, humanitarian, development, international relations and/or Adult training delivery.
  • At least 2 years experience with program management, coordination and partnerships, monitoring and reporting. Knowledge of the Cluster system and the IASC is desirable;
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and synthesis skills are an asset;
  • Experience with information management, knowledge management or communications are also an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English is required. Fluency in French, Spanish are an asset.
  • Proficient in a range of IT software.
  • Proven ability to manage the available time and resources and to work to tight deadlines, with minimal supervision

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online, complete the profile and submit the required documents. Please indicate your fee. Applications without a fee will not be considered.

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.

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