Re-advertisement: Senior Adviser WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Sanitation), P-5,

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Company Details

Name:UNICEF
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and gover… UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Project Management

Job Description

The Senior Adviser delivers impact through the following core functions:

  • At-Scale System Design: Lead technical assistance to governments on scaling proven sanitation solutions, with strategic guidance on climate resilience and accessing climate finance.
  • WASH Planning & Readiness: Analyze national bottlenecks and conduct capacity gap assessments to strengthen WASH systems and accelerate sanitation and hygiene service delivery.
  • WASH System Strengthening & Sustainability: Use current data to shape national policies and leverage sector finance and mobilize resources from development partners.
  • Institutional Reform & Governance: Guide governments in reforming policies and institutions to improve governance and accelerate equitable access to sanitation.
  • Quality Improvement and Digital Solutions: Champion innovation and digital tools to enhance programme delivery, monitoring, and sector accountability.
  • Equitable Access: Advocate for inclusive solutions that prioritize vulnerable groups, ensuring no one is left behind.
  • Country Office Focal Point: Serve as a primary contact for designated country offices, co-designing tailored support plans and facilitating knowledge exchange.

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in civil or environmental engineering, natural or social sciences, environmental or public health, water resource management, or another relevant technical field 
    A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.
  • Work Experience: 10 years of relevant work experience in national and international organizations in financing, project management, consulting, technical assistance, research in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) or closely related areas is required.
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