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WASH Specialist

Position:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:4 Sep 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:1784888021271827Posted on:21 Aug 2026 (9 days ago)
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Job Description

UNICEF seeks a UN Volunteer WASH Specialist in Papua New Guinea to strengthen systems, financing, evidence and partnerships for sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services. The assignment supports sector monitoring, data analytics, public-finance analysis, donor proposals and results reporting while integrating resilience and emergency preparedness into WASH programme delivery.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Volunteer

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

12 months, with possible extension subject to performance and funds

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Strengthen WASH sector systems and institutional capacities
  • Coordinate sector studies and analyse programme data
  • Support public-finance analysis and investment cases
  • Prepare donor proposals and results reporting
  • Support emergency preparedness and response

Role Requirements

  • At least 5 years of WASH programme-management experience
  • Experience in technical reports and donor proposals
  • English

Desired Criteria

  • Experience supporting government institutions and development partners
  • Knowledge of WASH sector policies and financing mechanisms

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNICEF Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.