UNICEF is actively seeking International WASH Consultants to aid in the response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in Angola.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact in one of the most pressing public health crises.
- Job no: 580928
- Contract type: Consultant
- Duty Station: Luanda
- Level: Consultancy
- Location: Angola
- Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
UNICEF operates in some of the world’s most challenging environments, aiming to reach the most disadvantaged children to save their lives, defend their rights, and help them realize their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works tirelessly for every child, every day, to build a better world. For every child, Health!
How can you make a difference?
The Terms of Reference (TOR) highlight key interventions and expectations for dedicated consultants, preferably international, who will support provincial cholera responses in WASH in Angola.
The consultants will be based at provincial levels as part of a multisectoral team and will frequently travel to identified hotspots.
The role includes:
- Joining the multisectoral field teams of UNICEF and WHO to promote joint efforts in Health, Social and Behavioral Change (SBC), and WASH.
- Assessing the ongoing WASH response and reporting findings to relevant authorities.
- Participating in government-led meetings to contribute to decision-making and inform UNICEF regarding the cholera response.
- Providing on-the-job training to improve the quality of WASH responses.
- Supporting rapid response teams in transitioning to effective household and community-level interventions.
- Implementing and scaling up innovative WASH solutions, including the “bucket chlorination” and “water truck” approaches.
- Conducting end-user monitoring of UNICEF cholera supplies and coordinating replenishments.
- Mobilizing WASH actors in the response efforts.
To qualify for this vital role, you will have:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in outbreak response, public health, and WASH programs.
- Experience in WASH coordination in emergencies or sector coordination.
- Deployment experience in humanitarian situations is desired.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, including fluency in Portuguese or any Latin-based language.
- Strong report-writing skills and experience with mobile information management apps.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion.
They encourage applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities.
To support inclusivity, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
Important Information:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next selection stage.
- The selected consultant is responsible for visa and health insurance as required.
- Candidates must confirm fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 prior to commencing their assignment.
Deadline: 21 Apr 2025, W. Central Africa Standard Time
Join UNICEF in making a difference in the lives of children affected by cholera in Angola. Apply now!
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