Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Youth Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Officer
Mission and objectives
UNICEF helps build a world where the rights of every child are fully realized. It is our conviction that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created in 1946 to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. It has global authority to influence decision-makers, and a wide variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and Governments.
Context
UNICEF Zambia has over 100 employed staff that work in different programme sections. The programme sections include the Child Protection, Education, Health and HIV , Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition and Programme Monitoring and Excellence (PME) sections. The other key sections include Operations, Finance, Supplies, Administration, ICT, Human Resources, Communication, Advocacy, Partnerships and Engagement (CAPE) and Social Policy & Research. The incumbent will be part of the WASH section.
Task description
Under the overall supervision of the WASH Specialist- Enabling Environment, the UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks:
• Contribute to the WASH programme through interventions that create opportunities for adolescents to voice their priorities, promote WASH and provide recommendations to decision makers;
• Examine areas of linkages across programmes, promote the inclusion of the youth perspective in cross-cutting efforts, and participate in WASH and climate research initiatives focused on youths;
• Participate in advocacy activities designed to influence Government and other stakeholders to prioritize WASH, particularly through global commemoration days;
• Assist in developing WASH thematic briefs and providing technical inputs in support to the programmatic work of the WASH section;
• Assist in reviewing WASH public expenditure and other mapping processes as needed;
• Assist in developing terms of reference for WASH and climate activities as needed;
• Assist in drafting communication and information materials for Country Office (CO) programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fundraising for WASH programmes;
• Assist in mapping partners and their capacities, and in preparing expressions of interest for emergency preparedness and response;
• Assist in preparation and updating of annual work plans and supply plans, strategic monitoring questions and other key periodic plans as required;
• Contribute to development of skills on knowledge management and dissemination of key sector documents amongst WASH stakeholders; • Participate in WASH task forces, working groups and meetings, and provide feedback on these (written and verbal feedback);
• Follow up on and monitor WASH activities being implemented by partner organizations;
• Support with preparations, note taking and drafting of reports for workshops, conferences and meetings i.e., mid-year and end year joint reviews with the Government, and cooperating partners.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 26
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements

Required experience
1 years of experience in water, sanitation and hygiene development issues, policies, social programme strategies, international development cooperation in the WASH sector, field of development and volunteerism, capacity development, equity and inclusion and/or WASH in schools, WASH in healthcare facilities, WASH linkages to nutrition and local government, WASH and climate change, and commercial water utility experience would be an added asset;
• Up to 2 years of experience in the area of WASH or related field is an advantage;
• Previous experience working in a professional setting;
• Professionalism and ability to work with partner organizations including Government at national, provincial and district levels;
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others;
• Good interpersonal, networking and communication (verbal and written) skills;
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team;
• Flexible and open to learning and new experiences;
• Data gathering, analysis and research;
• Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;
• Fluency in spoken and written English language is required;
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;
• Computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS, basic mapping, social media, and others).
Area(s) of expertise
Engineering and construction
Driving license
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Public Health, Social Sciences, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to International WASH related Development Assistance.
Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

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