Ebola WASH/IPC Specialist with UNICEF Nigeria
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DRRS is looking for a Ebola WASH/IPC Specialist (P3) to support UNCIEF Nigeria, duty station Abuja, Nigeria, with possible field deployments. The duration of the deployment is 6 weeks with potential extension up to 3 months. Expected starting date is asap. Fluency in English is required, knowledge of local languages used in northeast Nigeria is an advantage. National candidates are encourage to apply for this role.
For this position, the following is required:
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in public health, environmental health, water and
sanitation engineering, civil or environmental engineering, or a related technical field.
- A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in WASH and/or IPC, including demonstrated field experience in Ebola outbreak WASH/IPC, health-facility WASH, environmental cleaning and health-care waste
management.
- Relevant technical expertise in WASH/IPC in health-care and outbreak settings, with strong
coordination, training and mentoring skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
If you do not meet these requirements, we would kindly like to ask you not to apply.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference (below) for more information on this position.
If you are interested in the position, please respond as soon as possible, but at the latest before Monday 26th of October COB CEST via drrs@rvo.nl. Please send your CV, a short motivation, and mention your availability (potential start date and length of time period) in your message.
Kindly note that candidates' CV's will be evaluated based on qualifications sent through based on the order in which they have been submitted.
Because of the urgency of the situation on the ground, CV's deemed suitable will be forwarded immediately to the requesting UN agency and therefore the call might be closed before the deadline passes.
We strongly encourage young experts to apply, as we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in DRRS. Moreover, we stimulate national experts to become part of our database and to apply for vacancies. Please visit Registration DSS water/DRR/MHPSS expert - Klantportaal-Site | Mijn RVO and become part of our network.
At RVO we are fully committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (PSEAH). All employees/experts must adhere to the Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical standards and behaviors expected within our organization. Successful candidates will be required to uphold these principles and participate in mandatory PSEAH and CoC training as part of their onboarding process.