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The purpose of this consultancy is to provide time-bound technical, field-level and implementation support to the UNICEF WASH team for delivery of the WASH component of the China-supported Adolescent Development Programme in Madhesh Province. The consultant will support the initial six-month implementation period covering WASH activities as per the implementation plan and related cross-cutting activities. The assignment will provide dedicated technical capacity to support programme start-up, implementing-partner establishment, WASH/MHM assessment of 118 schools, prioritization of 64 schools for infrastructure support, technical preparation and monitoring of WASH improvements, MHM and hygiene promotion, O&M capacity development, EMIS/WASH data strengthening, reusable sanitary-pad initiatives, menstrual-waste management and implementation monitoring. The consultant will assist UNICEF staff through technical analysis, preparation and review of documents, facilitation of agreed processes, field verification, monitoring, quality assurance, documentation and follow-up of agreed actions. The consultant will also provide technical inputs to partner engagement, government coordination, reporting and programme learning.
The consultancy is required to provide dedicated and temporary field-based technical support during the intensive initial implementation period. Existing UNICEF WASH staff remain responsible for programme management, strategic oversight, decision-making, contractual and procurement responsibilities, financial management, partner accountability, government accountability and overall programme reporting. The consultant will not assume these staff functions. The consultancy is therefore designed as a deliverable-based technical support assignment, with defined outputs linked to the approved WASH implementation plan and to be completed within the six-month contract period.
Minimum requirements
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in WASH programming, with demonstrated experience in WASH in Schools, school WASH/MHM assessments, WASH infrastructure planning and implementation support, field-level monitoring and quality assurance, and coordination with government and implementing partners.
- Experience in Nepal, particularly at provincial and local government levels in Madhesh, supporting school WASH assessments, prioritisation of WASH investments, preparation/review of technical designs and BoQs, implementation monitoring, and WASH/MHM programme delivery is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting partner/CSO engagement processes, including preparation or technical review of EOI/partner selection documentation, is an advantage.
- Experience with climate-resilient, gender-responsive and disability-inclusive WASH services, MHM, school-level O&M, and WASH data systems is highly relevant to this assignment.
- The consultant should have:
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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.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A detailed technical proposal: Candidates should submit a concise technical proposal explaining their understanding of the assignment, proposed approach for supporting WASH in Schools implementation and systems strengthening in Madhesh Province, coordination approach with government and partners, and practical measures for quality assurance, reporting and risk management.
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