Vodokanal Cell Lead (WASH)
Quick answer
UNICEF Ukraine is hiring a Vodokanal Cell Lead (WASH) to support the Vodokanal Cell within the WASH programme, focusing on managing relationships, coordinating emergency response, and developing recovery plans for water infrastructure. The role is based in Ukraine and is mid-level.
- Role
- Vodokanal Cell Lead (WASH)
- Organization
- UNICEF Ukraine
- Location
- Ukraine
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Vodokanal Cell Lead (WASH) position at UNICEF Ukraine focuses on supporting the Vodokanal Cell within the WASH programme. The role involves managing relationships with the Ukraine Vodokanal Association and other stakeholders, coordinating emergency response efforts, and developing recovery plans for water infrastructure. The candidate will also lead capacity-building initiatives and facilitate communication among various entities to ensure effective water service delivery.
What you'll do
- Manage and strengthen relations between UNICEF and the Ukraine Vodokanal Association, as well as relevant governmental bodies
- Support the Association in building capacity to take over initiatives such as capacity building, legislation improvement, and peer-to-peer coordination
- Build a strong network with vodokanals through field missions to assess needs and prioritization
- Lead crisis management by facilitating communication, information sharing, and solution-finding between utilities, communities, authorities, aid organisations, and donors
- Support service providers in identifying and prioritizing needs for regular operations, maintenance, and emergency repairs to maintain water service levels
- Organize coordination meetings with government partners, water utilities, local authorities, and NGOs/CSOs, and track and map Vodokanal projects implemented in Ukraine
What it takes
- Experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships
- Experience in capacity building and training
- Technical expertise in water treatment and infrastructure
- Knowledge of crisis management and emergency response
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Ukraine.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors, strong communication and coordination skills, ability to manage stakeholder relationships, experience in capacity building and training, technical expertise in water treatment and infrastructure, knowledge of crisis management and emergency response, and familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the UNICEF Ukraine job application process.
Is the job remote?
The job location is not specified, so it may be on-site or hybrid.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNICEF Ukraine's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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