WASH Officer (Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion), Hargeisa, Somalia

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Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2011

UNICEF SOMALIA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2011/025
Title: WASH Officer (Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion)
Category and Grade Level: National Officer – NOA
IMIS NOs: 22026
Type of Contract: Fixed Term – 1 Year
Organization Unit: Programme
Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (Hargeisa)
Date of Issue: 31 May 2011
Closing date of Application: 14 June 2011

If you are qualified Somali National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of WASH Officer, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion, with UNICEF Somalia.
If successful, you'll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post
Under the supervision of the WASH Specialist, the incumbent will contribute to programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH program activities, data analysis and progress reporting relevant to water, sanitation and hygiene in North West (NWZ) Zone.
Major duties and responsibilities
Conduct, facilitate and lead the WASH in School activities through implementing partners, government ministry and local authorities;
Facilitate the strengthening of Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS) to ensure sustainability of the hygiene and sanitation initiatives;
Ensure that social mobilization, hygiene and sanitation promotion activities are carried out in a participatory manner with the beneficiary communities, making optimal use of existing community networks and social marketing tools;
Monitor the flow of supply and non-supply assistance to partners / local authorities. Draft supply and financial documentation. Collect and record information on supply/ non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization;
Undertake field visits to UNICEF project sites, work with beneficiary groups, organize and conduct assessments as necessary
Investigate queries regarding authorization, delivery or payments and follow up with finance, administrative, supply and program staff on processing of payments, advances to partners and liquidation of accounts. Ensure that activities are in accordance with work plan of action.
Conduct, facilitate and lead special events on Hygiene Promotion and Sanitation Promotion such as World Hand Washing Day;
Assist in the developing of appropriate messages and hygiene promotional materials to promote key aspects of hygiene behavior in consultation with implementing partners, relevant government ministries and local authority;
Communicate with counterpart, local authorities and communities on project details. Recommend courses of action and build capacity of government ministries and local authorities for sustainable administration and operation;
Prepare monthly and project reports on Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities;
Prepare background materials for use in discussions and briefing sessions;

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
University Degree, preferably in public health, Environmental Health Engineering, or related profession
Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience at professional level in Hygiene and Sanitation program, public health or in related field.
Good knowledge of computer systems and applications;
Good communication, analytical skills;
Training skills in participatory teaching essential
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
Fluency in English and Somali.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email indicated below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.
Chief of Field Office
Vacancy Number 2011/025
NWZ, Hargeisa
Somalia

Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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