UNICEF Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNICEF Kenya looking for “Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 22 January 2023.
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UNICEF Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 06 January 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of twelve year |
| Application Deadline | 22 January 2023 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023
How can you make a difference?
The Regional Adviser, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Climate Resilience reports to the Deputy Regional Director for general guidance and direction. The WASH and climate hub teams provide technical assistance, guidance and project/programme development, design and partnerships for ESAR and, hence, the Adviser serves as an authoritative and expert adviser to the Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Management Team, Country Offices and Government institutions/officials on strategies, policies, approaches, best practices and knowledge on WASH and Climate Resilience to support programme development planning, implementation, management, resource mobilization, capacity building, and knowledge management to achieve equitable and sustainable improvements in WASH and Climate resilience practices in the region, in line with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
- Guide UNICEF’s regional strategies as they relate WASH and Climate resilience programming, in the context of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Initiative and participate in regional strategic discussions to influence policy formulation and agenda setting on WASH and climate resilience
- Accelerate innovation in the WASH by promoting critical thinking, exploring new opportunities, introducing technological and programme innovations and by scaling up proven concepts, approaches and good practices in the region
- Promote initiatives to expand data driven climate responsive programming and implementation through data and evidence generation
- Provide strategic advice to regional and country management to ensure impactful WASH and Climate resilient programming and sustained efforts for the agenda
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering, environmental studies, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/supplement the main degree are highly advantageous.
- A minimum of twelve of relevant professional experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries is required.
- Relevant experience in water, sanitation and hygiene programme/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Other Details
- Job no: 558452
- Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Level: P-5
- Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Programme Management
How to Apply UNICEF Regional Adviser WASH and Climate Resilience Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 22 January 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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