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WASH technical consultant for ECCD and Schools (Individual Consultant), Manila
Duty Station: Manila, with local travel
Application Close: 4 February 2015
Country: Philippines
Contract Type: Consultancy (until November 2015)
Region: EAPRO
Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the WASH Specialist and Chief of Section, the WASH in Schools/ECCD consultant
is accountable for professional technical contribution to programme/project design, planning, administration,
monitoring and evaluation of WASH programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and
commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned
objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme. The engagement of his/her services is crucial
specifically in achieving the following tasks:
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Ensure quality of local level implementation of WASH programs in schools and day care centers,
particularly in the Luzon and Visayas areas.
Facilitate negotiations with LGUs to leverage resources for children participating in the EHCP and the
WASH in Day Care Centers.
Facilitate policy formulation and implementation at the local level.
Assist in the implementation of knowledge management activities at local and national levels.
Assist in the coordination of the WASH in Schools Technical Working Group and implementation of its
activities.
Assist in advocacy for integration of WASH in key WASH and ECCD programs and instruments,
including the National Day Care Accreditation System, Standard Training Manual for Day Care
Workers, Garantisadong Pambata, Seal of Child-friendly Governance, and National Barangay
Sanitation Awards.
Coordinate the organization of national level advocacy activities within the ECCD programme, such as
national award for ECCDs, and international day events, etc.
Facilitate in collaboration with CD4 officer the documentation of evidences, human interest stories and
the production of written and audio-visual materials to connect with the national and local advocacy
activities.
Provide with technical support and capacity building to UNICEF ECCD partners as needed.
Assist in other tasks in support of humanitarian emergencies.
Task and Deliverables
1. Review of documents and develop a workplan to achieve the objectives.
Deliverable:
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Inception report and workplan.
2. Ensure quality of local level implementation of WASH programs in schools and day care centers.
Deliverables:
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Supplies for Phase 2 implementation released.
Monitoring report on Phase 1 implementation in target areas, with recommendations for action points
and time-frame of scale-up
Minutes of PCA meetings documented and disseminated (continuing)
Monitoring reports on Phase 2 scale-up of implementation of WASH in Schools and ECCD, with
recommendations for action points and time-frame of scale-up.
Supplies for Phase 3 implementation released.
Mid-year review conducted and documented.
Monitoring report on Phase 3 implementation in target areas.
3. Assist in the coordination of the WASH in Schools Technical Working Group and implementation
of its activities.
Deliverable:
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WinS partners meeting conducted and documented (continuing).
4. Assist in advocacy for integration of WASH in key WASH and ECCD programs and instruments.
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Consultative/advocacy meetings with ECCD partners conducted and documented (continuing).
World Water Day celebrations promoted, conducted and documented.
National forum for WASH in ECCD promoted, conducted and documented.
Global Handwashing Day promoted, conducted and documented
World Toilet Day promoted, conducted and documented
5. Assist in the implementation of knowledge management activities at local and national levels.
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Concept notes on knowledge products in Phase 1 implementation and national advocacy drafted.
Knowledge products from Phase 1 and national advocacy finalized.
Concept notes on knowledge products in Phase 2 implementation and national advocacy drafted.
Knowledge products in Phase 2 and national advocacy finalized.
Concept notes on knowledge products in Phase 3 implementation and national advocacy drafted.
Knowledge products from Phase 3 and national advocacy finalized.
Final Project Report drafted and finalized.
6. Facilitate policy formulation and implementation at the local level (regional, province,
city/municipality and barangay).
Deliverable:
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Ordinances on WASH in Day Care/Schools enacted in 6 municipalities and 3 cities.
7. Facilitate negotiations with LGUs to leverage resources for children participating in the WASH in
Schools and Day Care Center programs.
Deliverable:
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Budget allocations for WASH in Day Care/Schools included in 2016 AIPs of target LGUs.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
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Advanced university degree in Public Health, Management, Community Development, Sanitary
Engineering, Education or other related subject to environmental health, hygiene sanitation and
behaviour change or equivalent professional experience.
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At least 5 years of experience in the analysis, design, advocacy and implementation of policies,
strategies and programmes for the delivery of basic services like Health, Education and WASH
programs.
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Experience working with government agencies and local government unit an asset.
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Excellent communication skills (fluency in English and Filipino-both verbal and written).
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Facility with use of tri-media is an asset.
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Experience in humanitarian and development work in conflict affected areas an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are requested to submit an application letter, CV with 3 names of character references
including their email addresses and P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) to [email protected] with subject line “WASH
technical consultant” by 4 February 2015, Manila Time. Please indicate your ability, availability and
daily/monthly rate (including travel, subsistence allowance) to undertake the terms of reference above.
Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female
and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living
with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.