General
Description of assignment title: WASH/Climate Change Officer
Assignment country: Jordan
Expected start date: 15/04/2024
Sustainable Development Goal: 6. Clean water and sanitation
Volunteer category: National UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity: UNICEF
Type: Onsite
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Amman
Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF was established in 1946 to supply emergency relief to millions of children suffering in the aftermath of World War II. The organization still functions to ease the suffering of millions of children in emergency situations across the world. UNICEF also focuses on the protection and promotion of child rights, working for the survival, protection, education and healthy development of every child.
UNICEF has worked in Jordan since 1952 to promote and protect the rights of children. In the following decades, significant progress has been achieved for children. Since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2013, UNICEF has significantly increased its operation to respond to the challenges faced by both refugee children and those in the communities where they live.
Building on the lessons learned from this emergency response, UNICEF Jordan moved to a vulnerability approach in 2018 – supporting interventions that target the most vulnerable children in the country, regardless of their nationality.
Context
This UNV assignment is part of UNICEF’s regional accelerator on “Climate Change with a Focus on Water Scarcity” initiative.
Under the supervision of the Regional WASH Advisor, the assigned UN Volunteer will work as part of the UNICEF WASH regional office team, supporting Country Offices in the Middle East and North Africa Region (MENA). Working with UNICEF MENA Regional Office is a unique opportunity to be closely involved in one of the most complex regions in the world. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as stamina and commitment to advancing child rights.
National UN Specialist Volunteers in Jordan are entitled to:
- Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 1,068.5;
- Annual and learning leaves;
- Free Medical and life insurance;
- Free access to different learning platforms.
For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit:
https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Regional Advisor, the UN Volunteer will:
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the UNICEF regional accelerator including, amongst other actions, providing technical support to Country Offices (COs) in the region.
- Provide technical support to COs in the region on climate, energy, environment and DRR (CEED).
- Provide support to COs as they roll-out multi-sectoral CEED actions in WASH, Youth Engagement, Education, Health, Nutrition, and Social Policy sections.
- Support in the development of climate-related funding proposals within the region.
- Support knowledge management actions around water scarcity and CEED issues within the MENA region.
- Coordinate UNICEF regional and global advocacy points and inputs into the annual climate and WASH related conferences.
- Support the documentation of evidence, best practices and lessons learned within the region.
- Additional deliverables will be decided upon discussions with the UNV upon arrival, based on expertise and interest of the UNV and the evolving needs of the WASH team.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 27 – 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in areas related to climate change adaptation and mitigation, environment, and socio-economic development at the country or international levels.
- Desirable: Understanding of global climate financing instruments, national government climate and environment political landscape, global climate and environment frameworks and accords.
- Language skills: Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Familiar with children’s rights and gender in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Knowledge of gender equality principles and gender sensitive programming.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
Area(s) of expertise: Community development, Energy and environment , Engineering and construction
Driving license: .
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Engineering, Environment, Climate change, international cooperation or another relevant technical field (e.g. Water resource management)
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creativity
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organising
- Professionalism
- Self-management
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).
As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the insurance plan.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
