Batch of 5 positions: WASH Officer, NO-2, TA (6Months), Bunia, Butembo, Kinshasa, DR of the Congo - WCAR

How can you make a difference?

Implement, monitor, and coordinate UNICEF WASH/IPC interventions in the context of the Ebola outbreak in the Greater North Kivu province.

MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the day-to-day operational coordination of the UNICEF WASH/IPC response in affected areas, in close collaboration with health authorities, Ministry of Health response teams, and operational partners.
• Represent UNICEF in WASH/IPC coordination mechanisms at provincial and local levels (IPC Commission, WASH/IPC sub-pillar, Ebola Task Force, partner meetings, etc.) to ensure a harmonized and integrated response.
• Lead and coordinate rapid WASH/IPC needs assessments and gap analyses in health facilities, schools, at-risk communities, IDP sites, and other priority locations.
• Contribute to the operational planning of the UNICEF WASH/IPC response, including the identification of priorities, resource needs, intervention areas, and implementation modalities.
• Identify, monitor, and support NGO operational partners involved in the response, ensuring quality, timeliness, results, and compliance of interventions.
• Prepare and follow up on UNICEF partnership documents (SPD/ProDocs), including budgets, workplans, indicators, timelines, and required supporting documentation.
• Ensure regular monitoring of partner-implemented activities through field visits, follow-up meetings, quality checks, and performance reviews.
• Contribute to the development and updating of the WASH/IPC supply plan in coordination with Supply & Logistics teams and operational partners.
• Ensure tracking of stocks, orders, requisitions, distributions, and prepositioning of WASH/IPC inputs and equipment required for the response.
• Monitor last-mile distribution and implement robust End User Monitoring (EUM) mechanisms to verify proper receipt, use, and traceability of distributed kits and supplies.
• Support the implementation of WASH/IPC activities in health facilities, schools, and communities, particularly in hygiene, disinfection, biomedical waste management, water supply, and infection prevention.
• Organize and facilitate WASH/IPC training sessions, coaching, and technical supervision for health workers, partners, community teams, and local authorities.
• Collaborate closely with RCCE/SBC teams to strengthen community engagement and awareness on WASH/IPC measures and Ebola prevention.
• Ensure systematic integration of PSEA requirements in the WASH/IPC response and monitor partners’ compliance with UNICEF PSEA standards.
• Contribute to the collection, consolidation, and analysis of operational data, as well as regular reporting (SitReps, HAC, donor reports, monitoring dashboards, and other reporting tools).
• Provide regular updates on the response status, progress, operational constraints, gaps, and recommendations to support timely and informed decision-making.
• Ensure that the WASH/IPC response is implemented in full compliance with UNICEF procedures, SOPs, and requirements, particularly regarding financial management, DCTs, supply management, End User Monitoring, accountability, and programmatic and financial tracking.

Minimum requirements

Technical competencies required

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of six of the eight components below:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of one of the three components below:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Humanitarian WASH component – coordination of response
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the four components below:

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.