UNICEF (United Nations Internation Children’s Emergency Fund) is looking for dynamic WASH consultants to serve in the remote and socially underprivileged parts of India. This might be an ideal opportunity for experienced candidates looking for jobs in UNICEF.

The roster of WASH Consultants, once in place, will allow WASH Network colleagues from ICO and states to select three or more potential pre-shortlisted candidates from the roster, for further appraisal and selection of the final candidate, rather than going through a full formal advertisement process for each consultancy assignment. Ideally, this will expedite the placement of consultants (both short term and long term) and provide the supervisor the opportunity to choose from a large pool of potential candidates with appropriate WASH background and experienced as required. The database will be managed centrally by Supply & Procurement (S&P) section, New Delhi.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Civil, Environment Engineering/ Statistics/ Water Supply/ Hydrogeology/ Environmental Sciences and Management/ Population Sciences/ Social Sciences and social work/urban and regional planning/ Public Health/ Rural Development and Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation/ Research/ Environmental Sustainability and Climate Changes/ Emergency Preparedness and Response, and related fields
• Technical knowledge: Knowledge about WASH programs including in the context of India. Knowledge/familiarity with the national WASH flagship programs – SBM(G), WASH in School, WASH in Health Centres, Water Supply and NRDWP programmes and its status in India and states, Environmental Sustainability and climate changes, Development programmes in urban areas, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research
• At least 1 years’ progressive experience of working in water, sanitation and hygiene sector in communities and/or institutions. However, this may include experience in sanitation and water technology; capacity building (CB), Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC); Project formulation; Data management and analysis; Water Safety and Security Planning; Monitoring and Evaluation; Documentation and Report writing; Environmental Sustainability and climate changes, Development programmes in urban areas; Research
• Proven ability to advocate effectively with national state and district level officers of counterpart and other departments
• Basic Knowledge of statistics, computation, and analysis.  Moreover, working knowledge on analysis package like SPSS/ EP-Info/STATA will be an added advantage
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office and its application, internet, e-mail. Ability to use computer software i.e. MS Office, MS Excel, PowerPoint, online databases, and Internet programs
• Knowledge of WASH Management Information Systems, databases, monitoring and evaluation tools
• Previous experience working with the UN or bilateral agency will be an advantage. In addition to that, knowledge of urban WASH and emergency response will be an added advantage
• Language: Good verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of another local Indian language as relevant to the state is an asset. Good negotiation and influencing skills supported by excellent communication and presentation skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated excellent motivational skills to achieve behavior change in communities as well as an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations