About the Role
UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a passionate and experienced WASH Specialist (NO-3) to strengthen the evidence base, strategic logic, and results orientation of our water, sanitation, and hygiene programme. In this vital role, you will ensure the quality implementation and oversight of the DGIS-funded ASWA III project, balancing service delivery with critical systems strengthening components. By championing high-quality programme design, monitoring, and partnerships, you will help deliver sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient WASH results for children and communities across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive WASH strategies and project activities in alignment with country programme goals.
- Provide technical and operational support for seamless programme implementation, focusing on sustainable service delivery.
- Lead humanitarian WASH preparedness and response initiatives in fragile and emergency settings.
- Build and maintain strategic networks and partnerships with government bodies, donors, and stakeholders.
- Drive innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building to enhance sectoral effectiveness.
- Prepare high-quality donor proposals, strategic briefs, policy papers, and progress reports.
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, or a related field (a relevant Bachelor's degree combined with extensive experience is also considered).
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in WASH-related programmes, including systems strengthening and stakeholder coordination.
- Demonstrated experience in humanitarian preparedness and response.
- Expert knowledge of rural and urban water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and national WASH policies.
- Strong expertise in theory of change, results-based planning, and bottleneck analysis.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages or another UN language is an asset.
- Meaningful work that directly impacts the survival, development, and rights of children in Nigeria.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized United Nations agency.
- Collaborative, multicultural work environment dedicated to humanitarian and development excellence.