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For every child, the right to a Future

How can you make a difference?

At UNICEF, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission: to uphold the rights of every child—everywhere, every day. In Kenya, this means working tirelessly to ensure that the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families have an equal chance to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. Our work is grounded in an unwavering commitment to equity. We believe that no child should be left behind due to where they are born, their socio-economic status, or any form of discrimination. By prioritizing those furthest behind, we turn our commitment to children’s rights into meaningful, lasting impact.

Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities

Liaison Officer between UNICEF Kenya CO and KOICA Data Collection and Management Information Analysis and Reporting Coordination and Capacity Building Knowledge Sharing and Learning Data Collection and Management: Collect, validate, analyze, and manage WASH-related data from various sources (surveys, assessments, monitoring visits, implementing partners reports, etc.). Maintain and update WASH programme activity database and dashboard, including details on grants and village profiles, in coordination with WASH staff at country office and field offices and share updated database monthly to the Chief of WASH and the technical teams. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency Information Analysis, planning and Reporting : Analyze WASH data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement, in relation to various projects and WASH program targets., Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations for different WASH projects , as part of the quarterly progress meetings, bi-annual and annual reports. Coordinate with other programs, including Program Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) to ensure results-based monitoring activities are carried out and reported on time, including linkages to the internal UNICEF reporting systems. Support the development of donor reports, program annual reports, annual reviews, with updated data and infographics Support planning, including development of rolling workplans and UNICEF e-work planning process, setting evidence based targets. Coordination and Capacity Building Collaborate with WASH partners, government institutions, and other relevant entities to collect data and assess progress to support sector coordination. Strengthen the capacity of program staff in data management and reporting Knowledge Sharing and Learning Promote knowledge exchange of UNICEF WASH program, through documentation of success stories and lessons learned. Ensure wide sharing of SCORE II project success stories and lessons learned with the larger Kenyan and Korean communities, through different channels, using the language of the target audience. Liaison Officer between UNICEF Kenya CO and KOICA Support the management of the partnership between KOICA and UNICEF Kenya country office during the implementation of SCOREII project. Support the programmatic management of the project and coordination with KOICA and other Republic of Korea government entities . Responsible and accountable for monitoring, reporting, follow-up on KOICA project deadlines and commitments, and management of project documentation. Be responsible for attending KOICA’s requirements with regards to proposal technical aspects, follow up meetings, visibility, and communication actions, and so on. Support the documentation and translation of the SCORE II project, including documentation of success stories, progress reports, bi-annual and annual reports in Korean language. Perform other related duties required to achieve UNICEF’s targets and goals.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD WASH Officer P2 TA.docx

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

Minimum Requirements

Education: A first level University Degre (Bachelors) in project management, Data Management Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Public Health, or any other related fields. Advanced university degree in the above-mentioned fields is strongly preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in information management including data analysis and sharing, etc. to support programme policy formulation and implementation. Experience in supporting data business intelligence (data BI). At least 2 years’ experience in development programs, including in developing countries. Skills: Good computer literacy, including data analysis software. Capacity development, monitoring and evaluation, project management skills. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Korean is required.

Desirables

Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Experience with urban sanitation, rural sanitation, menstrual hygiene, WASH policies, WASH budget, Power BI. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are…

Builds and maintains partnerships Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness Drive to achieve results for impact Innovates and embraces change Manages ambiguity and complexity Thinks and acts strategically Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

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

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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