Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 11 Apr 2017
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Public Health Section's objectives are to reduce morbidity and mortality among UNHCR¿s populations of concern and to improve their quality of life. The WASH Officer¿s position is among this crucial expertise within the section. This position will provide technical support in refugee camps within Gambella Region as well as to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
The incumbent will assist in development of technical document, programme/project proposal and field report. She/he oversee coordination of WASH activities and programmes within refugee camps and UNHCR Gambella Sub Office level. The incumbent will undertake missions to the field and liaise with WASH partners on the implementation of WASH programmes.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
University degree in Water and Sanitation or Environmental or Public Health Engineering/Water Resources Development or in one of the Civil Engineering disciplines of Water Supply and/or Hydrology) or Sanitation/Hygiene Engineering.
Minimum of 8 years (6 years with advanced university degree) progressively responsible functions in water/sanitary engineering or a related field in developing countries dealing with large scale water/sanitary activities.
Specific and proven skills and training in the areas of environmental sanitation, natural resources management, water quality, bore-hole drilling, vector control and appropriate technologies are other important elements for this post.
Proficient in basic computer software, including engineering design tools.
Excellent knowledge of English (written/oral/comprehension).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Experience and professional training in water supply, sanitation and hygiene and related infrastructure development works with strong academic qualification in those areas.
Knowledge of another UN language.
How to apply:
All external UNHCR vacancies are available on the UNHCR Careers Page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html.
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Deadline: 11 April 2017 (midnight Geneva time)