WASH/Climate Change Officer

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Mission and objectives

UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child. UNICEF has worked in Jordan since 1952 to promote and protect the rights of children. In the following decades, significant progress has been achieved for children. Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2013, UNICEF has significantly increased its operation to respond to the challenges faced by both refugee children and those in the communities where they live. Building on the lessons learned from this emergency response, UNICEF Jordan moved to a vulnerability approach in 2018 - supporting interventions that target the most vulnerable children in the country, regardless of their nationality.

Context

This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s regional accelerator on “Climate Change with a Focus on Water Scarcity” initiative. Under the supervision of the Regional WASH Advisor, the assigned UN Volunteer will work as part of the UNICEF WASH regional office team, supporting Country Offices in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA). Working with UNICEF MENA Regional Office is a unique opportunity to be closely involved in one of the most complex regions in the world. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment to advancing child rights. National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to: • Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5; • Annual and learning leaves; • Free Medical and life insurance; • Free access to different learning platforms. For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Regional Advisor, the UN Volunteer will: • Support the implementation and monitoring of the UNICEF regional accelerator including, amongst other actions, providing technical support to Country Offices (COs) in the region. • Provide technical support to COs in the region on climate, energy, environment and DRR (CEED). • Provide support to COs as they roll-out multi-sectoral CEED actions in WASH, Youth Engagement, Education, Health, Nutrition, and Social Policy sections. • Support in the development of climate-related funding proposals within the region. • Support knowledge management actions around water scarcity and CEED issues within the MENA region. • Coordinate UNICEF regional and global advocacy points and inputs into the annual climate and WASH related conferences. • Support the documentation of evidence, best practices and lessons learned within the region. • Additional deliverables will be decided upon discussions with the UNV upon arrival, based on expertise and interest of the UNV and the evolving needs of the WASH team.