- Purpose of the Consultancy
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support to the to the implementation of the Regional GLAAS 2021/2022 project and the monitoring of SDG 6.a and6.b indicators towards improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).
- Background
WHO/EMRO/CHE has been facilitating and providing technical guidance to the Member States for improved WASH services and monitoring of SDG6. WHO/EMRO/CHE launched the GLAAS 2021/2022 cycle in the region and received confirmation of participation by 17 countries. One of the countries completed the GLAAS process. WHO/EMRO/CHE will continue to support 16 countries in the EMR to complete the GLAAS 2021/2022 survey, which reports on SDG 6.a and 6.b indicators.
- Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)
(12 days, during the below period)
Start date: 25 January 2022
End date: 12 April 2022
- Work to be performed
Output 1: Implement the Regional GLAAS 2021/2022 project
Deliverable 1.1: Provide technical review and feedback of submitted GLAAS 2021/2022 surveys by participating countries.
Deliverable 1.2 Validate and review responses from countries in the EMR to complete the GLAAS 2021/2022 survey.
Deliverable 1.3: Follow-up on the GLAAS process by participant countries and develop monthly reports on the GLAAS 2021/2022 implementation process in the region.
Deliverable 1.4: Engage with Regional Advisors and Global GLAAS Coordinators on GLAAS-related issues
Deliverable 1.5: Provide technical insights and recommendations from GLAAS 2021/2022 in the region towards future improvement of the survey and process.
Technical Supervision
The selected Consultant will work on the supervision of:
| Responsible Officer | Dr Rola Alemam, Technical Officer, CHE | Email: | [email protected] |
| Manager | Dr Ahmad Basel Al-Yousfi, Director, CHE | Email: | [email protected] |
- Specific requirements
– Qualifications required:
Essential: University degree in Environmental Health or Public Health or Water, Sanitation and waste management
– Experience required:
5 experience in WASH in monitoring water sanitation targets and indicators.
– Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
Competency in monitoring water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management targets, strong communication skills, proven coordination skills, ability working in multi-cultural environment, Partnership development skills
– Language requirements:
Fluent in Arabic and English (Read-Write-Speak)
- Place of assignment
The consultant is expected to perform her/his work in the WHO office in Amman, Jordan. The assignment implies his/her presence in the office 3 days per week for the whole duration of the project. A remote working modality will be arranged with needs and mutual agreement.
- Medical clearance
The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.
- Travel
The consultant is not expected to travel.
Addition Information
- is vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
- Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
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