Technical Officer (WASH)

Overview
Lead WASH initiatives and improve health facilities’ compliance with standards

You have:

Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in engineering, public health, or other related field from a recognized institution/university
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience at the national and international level, in the design and implementation of water and sanitation assessments and/or related projects in emergency situations
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English
Strong knowledge of WHO mandates and goals (desirable)
Working knowledge of another UN language (desirable)
Contract
This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It’s a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary
The salary for this job should be between 134,999 USD and 174,054 USD.

Salary for a P-4 contract in Honiara
The international rate of 90,970 USD, with an additional 48.4% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to help countries coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following assigned responsibilities:

Establish a sound technical baseline of Water, Sanitation and Environmental Health (WASH) situation in health care facilities also encompassing climate resilience;
Evaluate gaps and needs and propose an action plan of remedial actions for improvement;
Provide onsite support to ensure applicability and appropriate implementation of the improvement plan;
Verify that WASH activities are conducted and set up in the health care facilities in compliance with Sphere Standards and WHO guidance;
Lead the training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build local competences to implement the water, hygiene and sanitation standard for all health activities;
Lead the training for MOH staff and WHO partners on the importance of upstream factors such as water quality standard adherence and climate resilient water safety planning, to build local competences to implement the water, hygiene and sanitation standard for all health activities;
Provide emergency rapid assessment expertise on WASH in preparation and response to emergencies;
Secure water, hygiene, sanitation, environmental cleaning and health care waste management expertise within the WASH cluster, providing implementation guidance;
Write required evaluation or situation reports and coordinate all related technical experts;
Represent WHO in the interagency WASH Cluster mechanism, and lead the WHO contribution to the WASH Cluster, by ensuring an ongoing, timely and technically sound input; and
Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in engineering, public health, or other related field from a recognized institution/ university. Desirable: Complementary studies in public health, water, sanitation, hygiene and health care waste management, or hospital hygiene/Infection prevention and control. Training in risk assessment and management of water, sanitation and hygiene services in health care facilities and/or water safety planning.

Experience
Essential: At least seven (7) years of relevant experience at the national and international level, in the design and implementation of water and sanitation assessments and/or the design and management of related projects in emergency situations. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.

Desirable: Knowledgeable of WHO mandates and goals. Some experience in UN organizations/agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations, international institutions or NGOs.

Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of water, sanitation, hygiene and health care waste management in emergency response situations in the field of 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 action and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring effective use of resources Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills
Essential: Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English. Desirable: Working knowledge of another UN language.

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 77,326 (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, and currently amounts to USD 3615 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.