CONSULTANT/E INTERNATIONAL/E, revision of the national strategy for the management of drinking water infrastructure in rural areas in Ivory Coast, WASH, Abidjan+displacements 596540

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International consultant, revision of the National Strategy for Management of Rural Drinking Water Infrastructures in Côte d’Ivoire, WASH, Abidjan 8 months telework+displacements 596540 Job no: 596540 Contract type: Consultant Duty Station: Abidjan Level: Consultancy Location: Cote d’Ivoire Categories: WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do, as long as our presence is needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a profession. – It is a vocation. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff varied opportunities for professional and personal development, allowing them to strengthen their sense of usefulness while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive set of remunerations and benefits. We invite you to consult our website (website) for

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Main duties

Under the contractual supervision of the Head of UNICEF’s Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Programme and under the technical supervision of the Rural Hydraulics Directorate (DHR) of MINHAS, through a designated focal point, the consultant is responsible for various missions.

Education / Qualifications

If you would like more information on this consultancy, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please see the full Terms of Reference here: TDR Review Strategy Management AEP Rural.pdf

Candidate profile

Minimum Qualifications Required: (Experience / Knowledge / Expertise / Skills Required) Education: Hold a higher university degree (Bac+5 minimum or equivalent) in water engineering, development economics, public policy, utility management or governance, or related discipline.

Experience

at least 10 years of professional experience in the management, maintenance or sustainability of rural drinking water services, or in the development and revision of sectoral water and sanitation policies and strategies Language requirements Fluency in French (mandatory, working language of the process); fluency in English is an asset. Knowledge / expertise / skills: Experience in conducting or revising at least one sector-wide drinking water policy or strategy, preferably in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa; Good knowledge of rural water services management models (community management, delegation to private operators, regional or inter-municipal operators), their financing and pricing; knowledge of decentralization and sharing of roles between state, agencies and local authorities in public water services; proven experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder processes, mediation and consensus-building (steering committees, technical secretariats, local authorities, TFPs); excellent drafting and synthesis capabilities, and proven ability to produce high-level strategic documents within tight deadlines;

Job overview

knowledge of the water sector in Côte d’Ivoire or similar institutional contexts desirable Desirable assets:

• Experience working with UN agencies or TFPs in the desirable WASH sector; experience in WASH-BAT analysis appreciated For every child, you need to show...

Responsibilities

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Other information

UNICEF is there to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic origin or any other personal characteristic. We propose a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we plan reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of applicants and employees living with disabilities. UNICEF has also set up an accessibility assistance service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are a candidate living with a disability and need digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application through the email accessibility button on the UNICEF Careers page Accessibility | UNICEF. UNICEF does not hire applicants who are married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous review of their references and background, and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include the verification of academic credentials and work history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional background check information, and selected applicants living with a disability may be asked to submit supporting documentation relating to their disability in confidence. Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (TMS): An updated TMS profile and an updated curriculum vitae (CV) A cover letter A detailed technical proposal: A technical note including the understanding of the TDR and the methodological approach to carry out the consultancy mission, activities and work plan A separate financial offer (only accepted in the attached format) Financial Proposal Review Strat AEP A COMPLETE.docx Remarks: If the Terms of Reference (ToR) or documents relating to the financial offer are not visible on some recruitment platforms, we invite you to visit our official page: Vacancies | UNICEF Careers. https: UNICEF does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment, selection and contracting process (application, interview, validation, appointment or training). In addition, UNICEF will never ask for applicants’ bank details. All positions at UNICEF are publicly advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be

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