Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 25 Dec 2015
Purpose of the Position
Accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Water Supply & Sanitation Hygiene (Wash) programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy.
Key Expected Results
- Assist in formulating sustainable community participation and management systems for rural water and sanitation projects in coordination with the Ministries of Water Resources and Health.
- Assist in the coordination forums such as Emergency Water and Sanitation Sector Working Group, UNDAF Sub-group on Water and Sanitation, the WASH Sector Coordination Group ensuring that the social aspects of water and sanitation are included in all plans and appeal documents.
- Work with Government and other partners in developing approaches and guidelines on community based management and maintenance for rural water supplies and sanitation.
- Select and compile training and orientation materials on community capacity development within the context of rural water supplies and sanitation and assist in the development and implementation of a training/capacity building plan for sector professionals.
- Undertake regular field visits to monitor and evaluate the community development/social aspects of the WASH programme.
- Systematically document progress being made on the social aspects of the WASH programme at community level and share relevant information and case studies with partners at all levels.
- Assist in the preparation of WASH funding proposals, donor reports and other documents as and when necessary with a specific focus on Menstrual Hygiene Management and Baby WASH proposals and programme delivery.
- Any other assignments relevant to work experience and background by Chief of Water Environment and Sanitation (WES).
TRAINING COMPONENT: LEARNING ELEMENTS AND EXPECTATION
The JPO training programme will include the following learning elements:
The JPO will undergo a comprehensive training programme which to benefit both the staff member and UNICEF through, among others, undergoing a "learning by doing" programme.
Various sources of learning will include but not be limited to the following:
Coaching and Mentoring
Various online sources, publications, etc
Face-to-face training provided by UNICEF as deemed relevant and appropriate
Among other activities, the assignment will start by developing a detailed learning plan for the staff member that will include a time line, expected results, and a clear vision on the set of skills the staff member would have acquired by the end of the assignment. At the same time, the staff member will be able to develop her/his skills to be able to manage regular UNICEF staff member's workload and function on her/his own.
Upon completion of the assignment the JPO will have/will be able to:
Knowledge/expertise of best practices, lessons learned and communication.
Understanding of UNICEF's policies and procedures for programming, monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
Latest programme monitoring and evaluation theory, methodology, technology and tools.
Understanding of UN Mission and system; and International Code of Conduct.
Understanding of UNICEF Mission Statement and observance of UNICEF Guiding Principles.
SUPERVISION
Content and methodology of supervision
UNICEF uses e-PAS (or electronic Performance Appraisal System) that enables staff and supervisors to set up, monitor and complete their annual performance evaluations.
E-PAS includes a 3-phase participatory performance management approach (planning, mid-year review and year-end assessment) where work outputs, competencies and development goals are discussed and rated by supervisor and supervisee.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
University degree in Social Sciences, ideally with an aspect of water and sanitation development
2 years of relevant work experience gained with Government, NGO or International organization, preferably in participatory planning, communication and social mobilization at the community level.
Experience in the design, management and monitoring of social service provision especially in the field of water and sanitation will be an added advantage.
Fluency in English. Knowledge of Amharic will be added advantage.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
i) Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
Communication [ II ]
Working with People [ I ]
Drive for Results [ I ]
ii) Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ I ]
Analyzing [ II ]
Applying Technical Expertise [ II ]
Learning and Researching [ II ]
Planning and Organizing [ I ]
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self
Demonstrates an awareness of changes in organizational strategy that impact on own work area
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise
Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manage
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources
Seeks and quickly absorbs new information and techniques
How to apply:
Eligibility: This post, sponsored by the Government of the United Kingdom, is open to candidates with the UK/British nationality.
This is a two year assignment.
The deadline for applications is 25 December 2015: Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Thereafter only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.