UNICEF seeks Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialists for its West and Central Africa offices
The UNICEF Regional Office for West and Central Africa seeks highly
qualified candidates for 10 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialists
at both the L3 and L4 levels in the following locations in West and Central
Africa:
UNICEF Regional Office based in Senegal (2 positions at L4) Central African
Republic (L4) Chad (L4) Congo Brazzaville (L3) Ghana (L4) Mali (L4)
Mauritania (L4) Sierra Leone (L3) Togo (L4)
L3/L4 Salary (Gross/annum) $ 98,195 and $ 119,631, respectively, and
applicable standard UN benefits and entitlements Closing date : 20
February 2008
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the world's leading
organization working for the rights of children. In recognition of the
rapidly changing programme environment and the challenges posed by
increasingly complex humanitarian and development operations, the West and
Central African Regional Office seeks highly qualified candidates to fill
key WASH posts in several country offices to provide inspiring technical
leadership and vision. The WASH Specialists will play a key role in
developing and supporting WASH programs in the respective countries, working
in close coordination with Health, Nutrition, Education, and Communication
sections with the goal of enhancing child survival and development.
Minimum requirements:
- Advanced university degree in relevant fields such as public health, water
supply and sanitation engineering, and environmental sciences.
- For the L3 level vacancies: Five years of progressively responsible
professional work experience at the national and international levels in
programme management, strategy development, monitoring and evaluation.
- For the L4 level vacancies: Eight years of progressively responsible work
experience at the national and international levels in programme management,
strategy development, monitoring and evaluation.
- Depending on country, fluency in French or English required plus working
knowledge of the other.
- Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology in WASH, both
in the development and emergency context.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as
well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish
harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the
organization.
Applicants are requested to send their CVs, UN Personal History form (which
can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) and a brief application
letter, by 20 February 2008 to the following email:
wcarocluster@unicef.org
Contact information |
UNICEF
(email: wcarocluster@unicef.org) |
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News type | Vacancies |
File link |
http://www.unicef.org/employ |
Source of information | The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) |
Subject(s) | DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION : COMMON PROCESSES OF PURIFICATION AND TREATMENT |
Geographical coverage | Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Togo |
News date | 11/02/2008 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |