WASH/CEED Specialist

Volunteering Environment

Overview

Support WASH initiatives focusing on climate change and sustainability

You have:

• At least 3 years of experience in Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, with a minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in CEED.
• Experience in cross-sectoral or integrated programming, especially in health and nutrition is desirable.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization and field work experience is an asset.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated skills in writing proposals, reports, lessons learned, or peer-reviewed scientific papers.
• Flexibility and interest to work, travel and stay in locations with limited internet and difficulty to pass roads.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Zambia is a land locked lower middle-income country in southern Africa home to approximately 18 million people. Of that population, 45% are urban. A 2018 survey of households revealed that 15% of children under the age of 5 years in Zambia had diarrhoea within the two weeks prior to the survey. In addition, 34.6% of children in Zambia under the age of 5 years are stunted. Globally, research has shown that consumption of poor-quality water can cause diarrhoea and waterborne diseases and may contribute to child stunting. While there is not currently a comprehensive dataset of water quality results in Zambia, various studies have published water quality results revealing contamination. Globally, climate change may increase the consumption of contaminated water. This is especially true in drought-prone areas of Africa where climate variability is likely to increase in the future. It is anticipated that Climate change will make sustaining WASH infrastructure and governing structures in Zambia more difficult. Data indicates that parts of Zambia where UNICEF works will have increased temperatures and less precipitation, yet significantly more water discharge and runoff. Increased flooding has already been observed in some of parts of Zambia. In addition, some parts of Zambia where UNICEF focuses its WASH work has been identified as locations for potential high winds and Flash Floods. To improve the sustainability of existing system and climate resilience, UNICEF would like to request a UN Volunteer to support the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Section focusing on Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Reduction/Response (CEED).

Under the direct supervision of the WASH Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support WASH related climate financing initiatives, i.e., assist the Ministry of Green Economy to finalize the Green Climate Fund application where appropriate, explore opportunities to support the Ministry of Health to get Climate financing for Cholera activities, and examine interest in climate appropriate urban sanitation initiatives with commercial utilities); • Contribute to Emergency Preparedness and Response, i.e, assist to review emergency preparedness plans, order prepositioned supplies, and create disaster response contingency agreements with partners); • Support Water Quality Treatment trial, i.e, assist to order water treatment materials to be tested and coordinate UNICEF’s support for hired contractors; • As part of a team, monitor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene field activities; conduct field visits and write trip reports on the work of implementing partners including progress and challenges; • Contribute to Knowledge Management; Document WASH and CEED lessons learned using UNICEF internal knowledge product or international peer-reviewed journals format.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Self-Management • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

• At least 3 years of experience in Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene is required, with a minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in CEED. • Experience in cross-sectoral or integrated programming is desirable, especially in health and nutrition; • Experience working in the UN or other international development organization and field work experience is an asset; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Demonstrated skills in writing proposals, reports, lessons learned, or peer reviewed scientific papers; • Flexibility and interest to work, travel and stay in locations with limited internet and difficulty to pass roads.

Zambia is land-linked, middle-income country with a population estimated at 19 million. It is a resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the Centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) Lusaka became the capital city of Zambia in May 1935. Lusaka’s central position in Zambia and its pleasant climate were two of the main reasons for its selection as the capital. It is a metropolis, which provides a home to about two and half million (2.5M) inhabitants of different nationalities. It has grown to become the seat of the Government of the Republic of Zambia and as such all diplomatic missions, international organizations, industrial and commercial entities are based there. Its political, social, economic, and cultural significance has also increased through the years.

Public transport is provided by private operators using minibuses and taxis. The bus routes are not mapped, and roads are often congested. Good modern housing for rent is available on the open market. The official language is English, which is widely spoken. The country is generally food secure, with sufficient local fresh fruits and vegetables available in the markets, as well as various dairy, poultry, and meat products. There are several international schools using the Cambridge GCSE or IGCSE syllabi, from key stage one through to A levels. Health conditions are generally good, although malaria is endemic. Zambia is generally a safe place to live in, although not free of crime. Some prudence is required. For more info, visit: http://www.zambiatourism.com

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