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Technical Officer - Water, Sanitation and Health

Juba

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Juba
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Environment
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • AF_SSD South Sudan
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries to coordinate international action to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at the country level, the incumbent will provide technical expertise to the incident management system in planning, monitoring, evaluating, coordinating the environmental health interventions with a focus on provision of safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, hygiene, and infection control (with focus on safe and dignified burial of contagious bodies, medical waste management). Provide technical advice and on-site support to develop national technical and institutional capacities for the implementation of primary prevention interventions, particularly those related to safety of drinking water, safe sanitation, waste management, and chemical management.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.

1)  Conduct emergency rapid assessment for WASH (water, hygiene, sanitation, waste management), vector control and infection control inventory and needs in the health facilities and for the health activities required in response to the emergency incident.
2)   Follow up and report country progress on WASH activities within the health facilities and for health activities in the context of the incident management system.  Identify gaps and propose remedial actions.
3)   Provide technical expertise, and when required, onsite support to the health  partners on WASH, coordinating and proactively participate in the design and implementation of plans to build up or rehabilitate emergency health facilities.
4)   Provide onsite support to ensure applicability and appropriate implementation of the recommended infection control activities in the health facilities and for the health activities supported by the WHO,  specifically for medical waste management, safe and dignified burial of infectious bodies, health staff and patients protection.
5)   Ensure that WASH, vector control and infection control set up in the health facilities and for health activities are conducted and set according to Sphere and WHO Standards.
6)    Secure water, hygiene, sanitation and infection control for health activities within the WASH cluster, providing implementation guidance.
7)   Conduct required training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and facilitate the compliance with the WASH standards for all health activities.
8)   Draft required evaluation or situation reports to ensure appropriated communication with OSL lead and all related technical experts.
 9)   Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential\: First university degree in engineering, health or humanitarian logistics or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with specialization in water and sanitation
Desirable\:
Advanced university (Master’s level or above) in public health water, sanitation and hygiene.
Degree or training in computer applications in water and sanitation project design and related database systems.

Experience
Essential\: At least five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in the design and implementation of water and sanitation assessment and/or the design and management of related projects in emergency situations.  Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.
Desirable\: Some experience or a sound knowledge of WHO mandate and goals or in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or NGOs.

Skills
·    Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response situations in the field of water and sanitation with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.  
·    Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to elaborate and implement projects.
·    Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to promote cohesive actions and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
·    Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.
 Â·    Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response   relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

WHO Competencies
1.    Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
2.    Ensuring the effective use of resources.
3.    Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
4.    Communication.
5.    Teamwork.

Use of Language Skills
Essential\:Excellent knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 59,151 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   
.    This Vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same
     grade level in other locations
.    Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
·    A written test may be used as a form of screening.
·    In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be
     required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)
     /certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher
      educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized
      in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the
      International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational,
     Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed
      through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may
      not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
·    Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff
      Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
·    For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.
·    WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
·    WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users
      of any form of tobacco.
·    WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\:
     http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international
     post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or
     duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
·    Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented
     Member States are particularly encouraged.
·    For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational    
     qualifications,
     Please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220./ul>
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