General
Description of assignment title
WASH Officer – Hygiene
Assignment country
Bangladesh
Expected start date
18/07/2024
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
Dhaka
Details
Mission and objectives
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human progress. UNICEF mobilizes political will and material resources to help countries, particularly developing countries, ensure a “first call for children” and to build their capacity to form appropriate policies and deliver services for children and their families. UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children – victims of war, disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of violence and exploitation, and those with disabilities. UNICEF responds in emergencies to protect the rights of children. In coordination with United Nations partners and humanitarian agencies, UNICEF makes its unique facilities for rapid response available to its partners to relieve the suffering of children and those who provide their care. UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority. UNICEF aims, through its country programmes, to promote the equal rights of women and girls and to support their full participation in the political, social and economic development of their communities. UNICEF works with all its partners towards the attainment of the sustainable human development goals adopted by the world community and the realization of the vision of peace and social progress enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
Context
.UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone. For more information about UNICEF in Bangladesh, please visit : https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, WASH Section, UNICEF Bangladesh the National UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 01. Support for planning and implementation of the Hygiene Programme (Hand hygiene and Menstrual hygiene) in Bangladesh: • Provide technical input to develop and implement a strategically well-focused plan of water and sanitation-related hygiene interventions following Project Strategy Note (PSN), National Hygiene Guidelines and Sector Development Plan. • Provide inputs in developing proposals highlighting hygiene issues as a priority in compliance with the organisation’s standards and in accordance with identified need. • Provide technical support in the development, revisions and implementation of tools, guidelines, materials and methodologies to promote hygiene issues in community and institutions (schools and health care facilities). • Support in developing strategic approach to implement Hand Hygiene for All (HH4A) road map and MHM strategy. • Provide support to WASH BCO and Field offices in implementation of community hygiene pro-motion activities including mass communication campaigns, public events (i.e. Global Hand-washing Day, MHM Day). • Assist WASH BCO and Field offices to organise different meeting, workshop, orientation, and training for relevant stakeholders on hygiene/WASH including report preparation. 02. Responsible for further development of hygiene promotion campaign/ knowledge management of hygiene component: • Work with the Field office colleagues and develop creative and innovative ideas in how to deliver key hygiene messages and influence positively the community’s knowledge, awareness, attitude or behaviour related to health and hygiene. • Promote knowledge management of hygiene promotion by exchange of knowledge, information, situation analysis, experience and lessons learned. • Support Field offices in developing Human Interest Story (HIS) to be used in annual report/donor report. 03. Maintain network and linkage with GO, NGO, Private Sector and other stakeholders to influence sector actors for scale up of hygiene promotion models: • Analyse existing hygiene policies and policy environment, governance and institutional bottlenecks, systems of management and coordination systems around sector programme. • Convene strategic partnerships with national and international agencies on the advocacy and management of hygiene policies/projects/programmes. • Participate in meetings with Ministries/Directorates/Departments/Stakeholders related to hy-giene projects/programmes review. • Keep liaison with other sections e.g. SBC, Health, Education, Child Protection to exchange knowledge. Results/Expected Output: • Provide technical inputs in proposal development, annual report, donor report on hygiene com-ponent- design of interventions (both in community settings and Institutions) and documentation of achievements. • Provide technical support in the development, revisions and implementation of tools, guidelines, materials and methodologies to promote water and sanitation related health and hygiene issues. • Support the process of any new development which are initiated by colleagues (particularly in the Field) and particularly in documentation. • Monitoring hygiene activities undertaken, and share/document lessons learned.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in :- • Sound understanding of a community development approach, community mobilization, behaviour change, skill on dealing with Menstrual Hygiene Management and Hand Hygiene. • Knowledge and skills in networking, coordination and linkages. • Experience of working with government and/or civil society groups is an asset. • Experience of social mobilization is an asset. • Knowledge of UNICEF’s work and issues related to WASH is an asset. ‘’ Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply’’.
Area(s) of expertise
Community development, Development programmes
Driving license
–
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Bengali, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master degree or equivalent in Public Health, Environmental Science, Public Relations or a field related to water supply, sanitation and hygiene.
Competencies and values
Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another. Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical – hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March). Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.
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.
