Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the post of WASH Officer (WinS Software) (National Officer Category).

•   Post Level: NO-B
•   Duty Station: Tamale
•   Duration: 2 years
•   VN No.: VN-15-06
•   IMIS#: GHA 15010
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general guidance of the WASH Specialist, the WASH Officer (WinS Software) is accountable for providing technical support to the Ghana School Health Education Programme (SHEP) to identify appropriate behaviour change approaches, and how to incorporate behaviour change programmes into schools and into the teacher education programme. The WASH Officer (WinS) will also support government to implement the WinS programme into the districts and monitor the implementation of these strategies in the southern part of Ghana (specifically within Central, Greater Accra and Volta Regions).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

•   Ensure that the WASH in Schools software programme is planned, implemented and reported in a technically sound, timely and cost-effective manner, incorporating strategies to ensure outcomes that can be sustained by students and schools alike.and that implementation is aligned with school hardware activities (such as construction and well installation)
•   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 WASH programme budgets for review by the supervisor, including concrete steps to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
•   Enhance programme efficiency and effectiveness through evidence base approach and implementation including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply and emergency assistance and WASH programme status.
•   Analyse data and prepare progress reports; draft changes in WASH project work plans and assist in identifying supplies and equipment (for both development and emergency orientated activities) as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other programme documentation.
•   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). Followup 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.
•   Compile WASH programme implementation, preparedness, training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with counterparts, WASH sectoral stakeholders, donors and media
•   Ensure effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education

•   University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Education, Sanitation Engineering, or a field rele¬vant to international WASH related development assistance.
•   Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication) an asset.

Work Experience

•   Minimum of two years progressively responsible professional work experience in WASH in Schools (WinS).

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile

•   Core Values (Required)
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
•   Core Competence (Required)
Communication [II]
Working with People [I)
Drive for Results [I]
•   Functional Competencies (Required)
Formulating Strategies and Concepts (I)
Analysing [II]
Applying Technical Expertise [II]
Learning and Researching [II]
Planning and Organising [I]

Other Skills and Attributes

•   Essential Technical Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the following areas: WASH in schools, rural water supply projects, planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply and quality technology, community based sanitation (i.e. latrine construction)
•   Very good planning and organising skill and strong drive for result
•   Ability to formulate strategies and concepts
•   Innovation and Analytical skills
•   Gender and diversity awareness
•   Effective coordination skills, networking and influencing
•   Good communication and report writing skills
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications
•   Ability to work in a team and under pressure

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html . Applicants are requested to indicate the title of the position they are applying for. Applications should be hand delivered or sent through the post:

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 19 February, 2015

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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