International Consultancy for WASH District-Level Bottleneck Analysis in Laos

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified International Individual Consultancy for WASH Bottleneck Analysis targeting two districts (one per province) in Savanakhet and Attapeu Provinces. The assignment should be completed in 30 days between the period of January to April 2019. The consultancy will be undertaken in a combination of remote support and in-country work. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Vientiane, Laos for in country support (Please refer the ToR attached).

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for a qualified International Individual Consultancy for WASH Bottleneck Analysis targeting two districts (one per province) in Savanakhet and Attapeu Provinces. The assignment should be completed in 30 days between the period of January to April 2019. The consultancy will be undertaken in a combination of remote support and in-country work. The consultant will be based in UNICEF Vientiane, Laos for in country support (Please refer the ToR attached).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The purpose of the assignment is to support the MoH and MoES to undertake a WASH bottleneck analysis at district level (one district per province for two provinces - Attapeu and Savannakhet). The WASH bottleneck analysis will be undertaken in synergy with the Education bottleneck analysis which will be carried out in parallel. The consultant therefore will work with Educational international consultant (to be engaged by UNICEF separately) to undertake the bottleneck analysis in a coherent manner between WASH and Education.

The contracted expert on the matter will be expected to perform a minimum of the following tasks. The analysis will be undertaken at district level:

1. Desk review, based on the existing relevant quantitative and qualitative data and information, as well as related key documents of the government and other key stakeholders

2. Develop a workplan outlining the WASH BAT objectives, outcome areas, activities, responsibilities, timelines and resource requirements.

3. Set the agenda for the training and implementation workshops, compiling documents and evidence, and preparing presentational materials.

4. Provide in-person training and facilitation of workshops.

5. Provide advice on the post-workshop activities and required expert support

6. Final Bottleneck Analysis Report, with a summary PowerPoint presentation, and a summary of key findings.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in science, engineering or social science, education.
• A minimum of fifteen years of professional experience gained with Government, NGOs or international organisations working in the development sector, with at least 5 years in WASH and considerable time spent working in developing countries.
• Demonstrated substantial policy experience, development of training and advocacy material, preparation of reports, organising and facilitating learning events, and managing networks and partnerships.
• Experience in research and analysis of development programmes, reviewing and summarising both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Experience in preparing and delivering workshops
• Highly proficient in use of English, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with UNICEF mission, mandate and WASH programme is desirable.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at below link:

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.