WASH Specialist, L-3

Closing date: 09 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a WASH Specialist, L-3 to be based in its UNICEF Somalia Support Centre in Nairobi, Kenya

Under the guidance of the Chief of Section, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of systems aiming at enhanced governance of the WASH institutions.

Your profile:

- Advanced university degree in hydrology, engineering, or related technical field.
- Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in WASH fields.
- Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
- Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Supervisory and managerial skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in an a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
- Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.

Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-306 to: recruit.WES@unicef.org.

Applications should be received by 9 June 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.