,Deadline:31 October 2014
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Issued on: 21 October 2014
Issued on: 21 October 2014
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:UN-Habitat, Urban Basic
Services Branch
Services Branch
DUTY STATION: Mwanza, Tanzania
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: National Project Officer- Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene
Sanitation & Hygiene
GRADE: SB-4
POST DURATION:1 year (Renewable)
CLOSING DATE: 31 Oc
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for
human settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and
environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor
by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better
opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all
spheres of government, civil society and the private sector. This post is
located in the Urban Basic Services Branch.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for
human settlements mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and
environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor
by transforming cities into safer and healthier places with better
opportunities. It works with organizations at every level, including all
spheres of government, civil society and the private sector. This post is
located in the Urban Basic Services Branch.
Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision of the Leader of the Water and Sanitation Unit, the
National Project Officer (WASH), will work with the Project Manager (Sanitation
Task Manager) to support the implementation of project activities under an
Agreement between European Investment Bank (EIB) and UN-Habitat on the
Sanitation in Informal Settlements and Schools WASH components of the LVWATSAN
–Mwanza project.. Within delegated authority, the National Project Officer
scope of assignments includes:
Under direct supervision of the Leader of the Water and Sanitation Unit, the
National Project Officer (WASH), will work with the Project Manager (Sanitation
Task Manager) to support the implementation of project activities under an
Agreement between European Investment Bank (EIB) and UN-Habitat on the
Sanitation in Informal Settlements and Schools WASH components of the LVWATSAN
–Mwanza project.. Within delegated authority, the National Project Officer
scope of assignments includes:
- Supporting the Sanitation Task Manager in the
management of the project:i) Assist
with consultations/meetings/activities to develop and operationalize
project implementation strategies; ii) Participate in preparing related
work programme and budget documents; iii)Contribute to baseline surveys
and information gathering to inform project monitoring and evaluation;
iii) Contribute fully in outreach and TCB activities; iv) Work with the
project team to provide substantive guidance to the main institutional
stakeholders on the project; v) Assist with UN-Habitat WASH partnership
and networking on the project; vi) Contribute to the preparation of
project reports, background papers, analytical notes, inputs to
publications, etc.
2. Collaborate substantively on all aspects of the Stakeholder
Engagement process: i) Work with key stakeholders and assist to
develop, implement and evaluate the assigned project activities; ii)
Manage the implementation of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) in the
informal settlements including establishing and operationalising Multi
Stakeholder forums; iii) Collaborate with the project team to identify
three pilot areas and schools to demonstrate feasible sanitation
solutions; iv) Coordinate and mobilize stakeholder sensitization and
awareness raising through the MSFs and city authorities; iv) Assist to
enhance local capacity in the beneficiary communities to sustainably
manage the WATSAN facilities to be put in place; v) Assist to integrate
lessons from the project to inform sector policy and practices in low
income settlements;
3. Assistance to the Sanitation Task Manager in following up on Project
Management issues: i) Substantively contribute to measures to
mainstream cross cutting issues (e.g. gender, youth, pollution/climate
change and human rights) in the project activities; ii) Participate in
monitoring emerging needs during implementation and offer assistance in
meeting those needs; iii) Assist identify alternative actions, design and
implement proposals for these actions; iv) Provide inputs during reviews
of the work plan vi); provide inputs to periodic progress assessments,
mid-term review and final evaluation of the project; vii) Undertake any
other duties within the incumbent’s area of competence as requested by the
Sanitation Task Manager, Leader of the Water and Sanitation Unit and the
Coordinator of the UBSB.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and
understanding of approaches relevant to low cost sanitation services provision
in slum settlements. Ability to identify, analyze and participate in the
resolution of issues/problems. Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting
priorities. Demonstrates professional competence, is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observes deadlines and achieves results;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains
calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas
of work.
understanding of approaches relevant to low cost sanitation services provision
in slum settlements. Ability to identify, analyze and participate in the
resolution of issues/problems. Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting
priorities. Demonstrates professional competence, is conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observes deadlines and achieves results;
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains
calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas
of work.
Communication: Speaks/writes
clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from
others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, has interest in
having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from
others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, has interest in
having two-way communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and
keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; genuinely
valuies others’ ideas and expertise; places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports and acts in accordance with final group decision; shares credit for
team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; genuinely
valuies others’ ideas and expertise; places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports and acts in accordance with final group decision; shares credit for
team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education and Experience
A post graduate university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social
Sciences, Economics or Environmental Sciences with relevant experience in
community-based water and sanitation projects relevant to development and
management of human settlements. A first level university degree in combination
with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of professional working
experience on the design and implementation of gender sensitive and community
based WATSAN projects with demonstrated skills in community mobilization,
formulation and implementation of stakeholder engagement processes in urban
contexts.
A post graduate university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social
Sciences, Economics or Environmental Sciences with relevant experience in
community-based water and sanitation projects relevant to development and
management of human settlements. A first level university degree in combination
with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
degree. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of professional working
experience on the design and implementation of gender sensitive and community
based WATSAN projects with demonstrated skills in community mobilization,
formulation and implementation of stakeholder engagement processes in urban
contexts.
Language
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili is
required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili is
required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive
assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive
assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
How to apply:
All applications should be submitted with subject
heading to:
Ms. Helda Wandera,
Urban Basic Services Branch, UN-Habitat;
P.O. Box 30030, 00100, Nairobi – Kenya;
E-mail: Helda.wandera@unhabitat.org;
Deadline for applications: 31October 2014
heading to:
Ms. Helda Wandera,
Urban Basic Services Branch, UN-Habitat;
P.O. Box 30030, 00100, Nairobi – Kenya;
E-mail: Helda.wandera@unhabitat.org;
Deadline for applications: 31October 2014