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UNICEF-WASH Sector Coordinator-P3-Luanda, Angola
Luanda, AngolaPosition Title: WASH Sector Coordinator
Receiving Agency: UNICEF
P Level: P3
Location: Luanda, Angola
Duration: Until October 31st, 2025
Language: English and Portuguese or Spanish/French/Italian
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
On behalf of UNICEF, and in support of the Government, the purpose of this post is to provide co- leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective humanitarian response to the cholera outbreak at country level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The WASH sector co-lead has joint responsibility with UNICEF and all WASH sector participants at the national and sub-national level for the efficient management and functioning of the WASH sector within the cholera response encompassing the following:
• Maintain through co-leadership an appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism with links with the regular sector coordination (Forum Nacional de Agua e Saneamento, FONAS);
• Strengthen existing sectoral coordination through increased predictability and accountability;
• Build complementarity of partner actions: avoiding duplication and gaps;
• Manage critical information generation, analysis and dissemination (if no Information Manager can be deployed) using the mWater/Solstice platform.
• Support adequate resources are mobilized and are equitably allocated for the effective functioning of the sector and its response;
• Effective and comprehensive integration of relevant cross-cutting issues, including age, gender, environment and HIV/AIDs;
• Maintain flexibility within the sector to respond to changes in the operating environment, evolving requirements, capacities and participation;
• Effectively use and transfer information to, from and between sector participants and other stakeholders;
• Interact with FONAS and other sectors (including through inter-sector coordination fora), humanitarian actors, government counterparts, and relevant authorities for operational planning, engagement and active contribution of operational partners;
• Be accountable to the affected population through effective and inclusive consultative and feedback mechanisms.
• Monitor performance of the core sector functions (using UNICEF Angola check list based on cluster checklist).
ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
The WASH sector co-leader is accountable to:
• The WASH sector of Angola.
• Participants of the WASH sector to the response
• Inter-sector coordination bodies
• Affected populations
Core national WASH sector co-lead functions:
Supporting service delivery
• Provide a platform to ensure that service delivery is driven by the agreed strategic priorities
• Develop mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery
Informing strategic decision-making of the national authorities for the humanitarian response
• Needs assessment and gap analysis (across other sectors and within the sector) through mWater/Solstice platform
• Analysis to identify and address (emerging) gaps, obstacles, duplication, and cross-cutting issues.
• Prioritization, grounded in response analysis
Planning and strategy development
• Develop/adjust sectoral plans, objectives and indicators directly support realization of the humanitarian/sector strategic priorities
• Application and adherence to existing standards and guidelines
• Support elaboration of sector funding requirements and prioritization
Advocacy
• Identify advocacy concerns and potential actions and raise them to WASH chief
• Undertaking advocacy activities on behalf of sector participants and the affected population in agreement with the sector huanitarian coordination team
• Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the sector strategy and results through mWater/Solstice platform; recommending corrective action where necessary
• Contingency planning/preparedness for recurrent disasters whenever feasible and relevant.
• Accountability to affected populations
JOB GRADE FACTORS
• Provides leadership, guidance and direction to the National WASH technical group for cholera response
• Co-responsible in leading the WASH sector goals and objectives and the development and implementation of strategies
COMPETENCIES
Core competencies:
• Demonstrates commitment to Humanitarian Principles
• Demonstrates commitment to Principles of Partnership
• Communicates, works, and networks effectively with a wide range of people to reach broad consensus on a well-coordinated response, and demonstrates leadership where required
• Thinks and acts strategically and ensures that sector activities are prioritised and aligned within an agreed strategy
• Demonstrates commitment to the sector coordination and independence from employing organisation
• Builds, motivates, and co-leads the national WASH coordination team and potentially at Provincial level too
• Successful track-record in presenting complex issues to various stake holders effectively, sensitively, and within professional poise
Professional Skills
• Ability to build trust, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with respect for diversity
• Commitment to the UNICEF’s values and guiding principles
• Communicates effectively including: tailoring languages, tone, style, and format to match audiences; actively listens to perspectives of stakeholders and team members; interpreting messages and respond appropriately; speaking and writing clearly and efficient; and makes presentations in public with confidence
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results
• Fosters innovation and empowers management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as analytical skills, with an exemplary ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a commitment to excellence
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and self-management skills, as well as mature judgment
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour
Technical competences
• Understands key technical issues of the WASH sector sufficiently well enough to be able to: engage with sector participants; make full use of their experience and knowledge; guide strategy and plans; communicate and advocate on important issues.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to the sector coordination.
Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications.
Formal training in sector/cluster coordination an advantage
Experience
At least 3/5 years progressively responsible humanitarian work experience with UN and/or NGO, including programme management and/or coordination in the first phase of a major WASH emergency response.
Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for humanitarian experience.
CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.
Receiving Agency: UNICEF
P Level: P3
Location: Luanda, Angola
Duration: Until October 31st, 2025
Language: English and Portuguese or Spanish/French/Italian
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
On behalf of UNICEF, and in support of the Government, the purpose of this post is to provide co- leadership and facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective humanitarian response to the cholera outbreak at country level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The WASH sector co-lead has joint responsibility with UNICEF and all WASH sector participants at the national and sub-national level for the efficient management and functioning of the WASH sector within the cholera response encompassing the following:
• Maintain through co-leadership an appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanism with links with the regular sector coordination (Forum Nacional de Agua e Saneamento, FONAS);
• Strengthen existing sectoral coordination through increased predictability and accountability;
• Build complementarity of partner actions: avoiding duplication and gaps;
• Manage critical information generation, analysis and dissemination (if no Information Manager can be deployed) using the mWater/Solstice platform.
• Support adequate resources are mobilized and are equitably allocated for the effective functioning of the sector and its response;
• Effective and comprehensive integration of relevant cross-cutting issues, including age, gender, environment and HIV/AIDs;
• Maintain flexibility within the sector to respond to changes in the operating environment, evolving requirements, capacities and participation;
• Effectively use and transfer information to, from and between sector participants and other stakeholders;
• Interact with FONAS and other sectors (including through inter-sector coordination fora), humanitarian actors, government counterparts, and relevant authorities for operational planning, engagement and active contribution of operational partners;
• Be accountable to the affected population through effective and inclusive consultative and feedback mechanisms.
• Monitor performance of the core sector functions (using UNICEF Angola check list based on cluster checklist).
ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
The WASH sector co-leader is accountable to:
• The WASH sector of Angola.
• Participants of the WASH sector to the response
• Inter-sector coordination bodies
• Affected populations
Core national WASH sector co-lead functions:
Supporting service delivery
• Provide a platform to ensure that service delivery is driven by the agreed strategic priorities
• Develop mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery
Informing strategic decision-making of the national authorities for the humanitarian response
• Needs assessment and gap analysis (across other sectors and within the sector) through mWater/Solstice platform
• Analysis to identify and address (emerging) gaps, obstacles, duplication, and cross-cutting issues.
• Prioritization, grounded in response analysis
Planning and strategy development
• Develop/adjust sectoral plans, objectives and indicators directly support realization of the humanitarian/sector strategic priorities
• Application and adherence to existing standards and guidelines
• Support elaboration of sector funding requirements and prioritization
Advocacy
• Identify advocacy concerns and potential actions and raise them to WASH chief
• Undertaking advocacy activities on behalf of sector participants and the affected population in agreement with the sector huanitarian coordination team
• Monitoring and reporting the implementation of the sector strategy and results through mWater/Solstice platform; recommending corrective action where necessary
• Contingency planning/preparedness for recurrent disasters whenever feasible and relevant.
• Accountability to affected populations
JOB GRADE FACTORS
• Provides leadership, guidance and direction to the National WASH technical group for cholera response
• Co-responsible in leading the WASH sector goals and objectives and the development and implementation of strategies
COMPETENCIES
Core competencies:
• Demonstrates commitment to Humanitarian Principles
• Demonstrates commitment to Principles of Partnership
• Communicates, works, and networks effectively with a wide range of people to reach broad consensus on a well-coordinated response, and demonstrates leadership where required
• Thinks and acts strategically and ensures that sector activities are prioritised and aligned within an agreed strategy
• Demonstrates commitment to the sector coordination and independence from employing organisation
• Builds, motivates, and co-leads the national WASH coordination team and potentially at Provincial level too
• Successful track-record in presenting complex issues to various stake holders effectively, sensitively, and within professional poise
Professional Skills
• Ability to build trust, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with respect for diversity
• Commitment to the UNICEF’s values and guiding principles
• Communicates effectively including: tailoring languages, tone, style, and format to match audiences; actively listens to perspectives of stakeholders and team members; interpreting messages and respond appropriately; speaking and writing clearly and efficient; and makes presentations in public with confidence
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results
• Fosters innovation and empowers management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as analytical skills, with an exemplary ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with a commitment to excellence
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and self-management skills, as well as mature judgment
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour
Technical competences
• Understands key technical issues of the WASH sector sufficiently well enough to be able to: engage with sector participants; make full use of their experience and knowledge; guide strategy and plans; communicate and advocate on important issues.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
University degree, preferably at an advanced level, in a subject area relevant to the sector coordination.
Extensive work experience relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications.
Formal training in sector/cluster coordination an advantage
Experience
At least 3/5 years progressively responsible humanitarian work experience with UN and/or NGO, including programme management and/or coordination in the first phase of a major WASH emergency response.
Extensive work experience outside the humanitarian sector which is relevant to this post may be considered as a replacement for humanitarian experience.
CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.