Country: Philippines
Closing date: 05 Mar 2016
Purpose of the position: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office, this Fixed-Term post is accountable for professional technical contribution to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation; data analysis and progress reporting; strengthening engagement with partners and building partner capacity; in support of the country programme goals and strategy in Mindanao.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence base approach and implementation follow-on, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply and humanitarian assistance and WASH programme status.
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities) as well as in the drafting of Country Programme recommendations and other programme documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective WASH programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that WASH programme expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the programme information and database (e.g., VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. Collaborate with Monitoring & Evaluation office on maintaining a gender & equity focus in WASH data collection and reporting.
Promote emergency response actions while at the same time considering the need for early recovery planning as well as prevention and risk reduction concerns. Maintain appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms. Ensure appropriate coordination between all humanitarian partners as well as national authorities and local structures. Ensure full integration of the IASC’s agreed priority cross-cutting issues.
Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media.
Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration within the organization and with external agencies. http://www.unicef.org/philippines/vawashofficercbo.pdf
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P11 form to hrmanila@unicef.org with subject line ‘WASH Officer, FT Cotabato’ by 5th March 2016.