WASH Officer (IPC)

Implement, monitor, and coordinate UNICEF's WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) and IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) interventions in the context of the Ebola outbreak in the Greater North Kivu Province. Support effective and equitable response efforts for children and at-risk communities in a complex and evolving health emergency context.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and coordinate UNICEF's WASH and IPC interventions in the context of the Ebola outbreak in Greater North Kivu Province.
• Support the Government through a multi-sectoral approach focusing on community engagement, surveillance, infection prevention, and continuity of essential services for vulnerable populations.
• Coordinate with government authorities and non-governmental organizations to ensure effective response efforts.
• Adapt and apply IPC protocols and guidelines from WHO and CDC in field operations.
• Travel frequently throughout the Greater North Kivu Province to support field activities.

Requirements

• A university degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering, or a related field is required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in relevant areas of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), water quality, public health, and environmental health.
• Previous experience in Ebola preparedness and response is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols and guidelines, including those of the WHO and CDC.
• Willingness and availability to travel frequently throughout the Greater North Kivu Province.
• Strong teamwork skills and diplomatic ability.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with government authorities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Innovative and resourceful mindset, with the ability to implement effective solutions in challenging environments.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and demonstrate flexibility in carrying out responsibilities within a rapidly evolving operational context.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable.
• Intermediate knowledge of English is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desirable.
• Additional relevant postgraduate training that complements the primary degree will be considered a significant asset.
• Experience in the control of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks and/or other viral hemorrhagic fevers is highly desirable.

Skills

• Water Sanitation Hygiene
• Water Quality Management
• Public Health
• Environmental Health
• Ebola Preparedness
• Ebola Response
• Infection Prevention Control (IPC)
• WHO IPC Standards
• CDC IPC Guidelines
• Partnership Building
• Government Relations
• NGO Coordination
• WASH Implementation
• Health Emergency Preparedness
• Field travel readiness
• Stress Management
• French Language
• Country Level Experience
• Humanitarian Experience

Languages

French