Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
At UNICEF, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission: to uphold the rights of every child—everywhere, every day. In Kenya, this means working tirelessly to ensure that the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families have an equal chance to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. Our work is grounded in an unwavering commitment to equity. By prioritizing those furthest behind, we turn our commitment to children’s rights into meaningful, lasting impact.
The WASH Officer (P-2) will support the management of the partnership between KOICA and the UNICEF Kenya country office during the implementation of the SCORE II project. The role involves data management, information analysis, reporting, and acting as a liaison with the Republic of Korea government entities.
Key Functions and Accountabilities
Data Collection and Management
Collect, validate, analyze, and manage WASH-related data from various sources including surveys, assessments, and monitoring visits.
Maintain and update the WASH programme activity database and dashboard, including details on grants and village profiles.
Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency across all reporting platforms.
Information Analysis, Planning, and Reporting
Analyze WASH data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in relation to project targets.
Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and visualizations for quarterly progress meetings, bi-annual, and annual reports.
Coordinate with Program Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) to ensure results-based monitoring activities are reported on time.
Support the development of donor reports and annual reviews with updated data and infographics.
Support evidence-based planning and the development of rolling workplans.
Liaison Officer (UNICEF Kenya CO and KOICA)
Support the management of the partnership with KOICA for the SCORE II project.
Support programmatic management and coordination with other Republic of Korea government entities.
Monitor and follow up on KOICA project deadlines, commitments, and documentation.
Support the documentation and translation of the SCORE II project (including success stories and reports) into the Korean language.
Coordination and Capacity Building
Collaborate with WASH partners and government institutions to assess progress and support sector coordination.
Strengthen the capacity of program staff in data management and reporting.
Knowledge Sharing and Learning
Promote knowledge exchange through documentation of success stories and lessons learned.
Ensure sharing of SCORE II project success stories with Kenyan and Korean communities using the appropriate target language.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
A first-level University Degree (Bachelors) in Project Management, Data Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Water and Sanitation Engineering, Public Health, or a related field.
An Advanced university degree in the above-mentioned fields is strongly preferred.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in information management including data analysis and sharing to support programme policy formulation.
Experience in supporting data business intelligence (data BI).
At least 2 years’ experience in development programs, including in developing countries.
Skills
Good computer literacy, including data analysis software.
Capacity development, monitoring and evaluation, and project management skills.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Korean is required.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Experience with urban/rural sanitation, menstrual hygiene, WASH policies, WASH budget, and Power BI.
Relevant experience at the country level, particularly in development, fragile settings, or humanitarian contexts.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the UNICEF recruitment portal at jobs.unicef.org. Ensure you meet the dual-language requirement (English and Korean) before applying.
