UNICEF Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation) Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation) will provide technical leadership, innovation, and collaboration to advance sustainable and equitable sanitation outcomes in support of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029.
The role focuses on strengthening sanitation systems, supporting quality improvement through digital solutions, promoting equitable access to safely managed sanitation services, and providing technical support to UNICEF Country Offices.
Key Focus Areas
At-scale sanitation system design.
Sanitation system planning and readiness assessment.
Quality improvement through digital solutions.
Expanding equitable access to safely managed sanitation services.
Acting as a Country Office focal point for technical support and programme guidance.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in:
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Water Resources Management
Public Health
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Or another relevant technical field.
A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline combined with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience within national and international organizations in areas such as:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Project Management
Technical Assistance
Consulting
Research
WASH Financing
Related development sectors
Experience working on large-scale sanitation and system-strengthening programmes.
Experience supporting sustainable WASH service delivery and sector development initiatives.
Required Skills and Competencies
Ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute complex ideas and programmes.
Strong project and programme management skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and
multicultural teams.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinking and long-term planning capabilities.
Strong global perspective and systems-thinking skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge of another official UN language, including:
Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian
Spanish
Experience implementing complex or large-scale development and humanitarian WASH programmes in developing countries.
Experience supporting WASH governance and sector-strengthening initiatives in both urban and rural environments.
Experience implementing WASH programmes across multiple country contexts, particularly in lower-income countries.
Experience developing high-level partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and representation at regional or global levels.
Experience working within or with the United Nations system.
Strong understanding of UNICEF programming approaches and initiatives.
Relevant field experience in development, humanitarian, and fragile-context settings.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation) Jobs in Kenya
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