WASH Officer (NOB), Guatemala City, Guatemala
Provide technical assistance in WASH programming and support development.
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Overview
Provide technical assistance in WASH programming and support development.
You have:
- An advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant field is required.
- A minimum of one year of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
Contract
This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.
WASH Officer Level 2 MODIFIED.pdf
Purpose of the job: The WASH Officer reports to the Chief of Nutrition.
The WASH Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the WASH programming process, through the application of theoretical and practical technical skills in researching, collecting, analyzing and presenting programme information while learning organizational rules, regulations and procedures to support the development, implementation and monitoring of the WASH output results of the Country Programme.
Key functions/accountabilities:
- Programme development and planning
- Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
- Technical and operational support for programme implementation
- Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response
- Networking and partnership building
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Impact of Results: The support provided by the WASH officer will enable the Country Office to achieve the 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.
Competencies and level of proficiency required:
Core Values
- Care
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Accountability
Core Competencies
- Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
- Works Collaboratively with others (1)
- Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
- Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
- Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
- Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
Functional Competencies
- Analyzing (2)
- Applying technical expertise (2)
- Learning and researching (2)
- Planning and organizing (2)
Qualifications:
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or another relevant technical field.
Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are a strong asset.
Experience: A minimum of one year of professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
Remarks:
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.
Interested candidates must ensure their online application is complete and all required documents submitted in order to be considered.
**This post is for a National Officer, therefore it is available only for nationals of Guatemala**
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a WASH project? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management skills and your experience in the WASH sector. | Provide specific details about the project scope, your role, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you ensure effective collaboration with partners in a humanitarian context? | This assesses your networking and partnership-building skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to monitor and evaluate WASH programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in a WASH program and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you promote innovation in WASH programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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