WASH Review Specialist (Retainer)

• Evaluate the relevance, connectedness, timeliness, sustainability and quality of SHPR WASH portfolio. Provide a view on the appropriateness of FCDO’s WASH investment and the overall VFM of the investments.
• Review the coherence of the  SHPR WASH portfolio with the ISCG WASH Sector strategy, key ISCG WASH policy approaches, WASH Master Plan, lead UN agency WASH Areas of Responsibility (AORs), UN Rohingya Joint Response Plans and global WASH Cluster guidance ;
• Assess the extent to which the host and refugees were engaged in the delivery of WASH interventions.
• Assess strategies implemented by WASH partner to minimise conflict related to the use of water by host communities and refugees.
• Assess the extent to which the SHPR WASH partners collaborated with other sectors within the response.
• Provide an analysis of the effect of camp fencing on access to WASH facilities and the overall impact on the refugees and host communities.
• Assess the extent to which the SHPR WASH partners and the broader WASH sector are prepared for a major disaster in the camp.
• Provide recommendations on i. rationalization and consolidation of FCDO’s WASH portfolio and ii) how the FCDO-funded partners can improve  performance.
• Advise on the coherence of the ISCG WASH Sector and the UN agency strategies above.
• Review the WASH portfolios of FCDO funded NGO partners and advise on how this can be rationalised and consolidated into the overall programme approach. 
• Analyse the capacity of local NGOs delivering WASH (many are already downstream partners) including SWOT analysis of LNGO capacity to deliver WASH in the event that INGOs were no longer able to operate in the Cox’s Bazaar area. 
• In view of the above advice on issues and criteria for FCDO to consider when making future WASH funding allocations. This should pay specific attention to Value for Money and sustainability.
• Analyse the role and capacity  of the government in dispensing the WASH activities and how this can be enhanced.
• Advise FCDO on what additional role it might play in supporting the development of the ISCG WASH Sector and wider performance delivery.
• Harness lessons learnt and best practices for the projects implemented by FCDO-funded partners;

• To what extent is the SHPR portfolio aligned with the ISCG WASH sector strategy? What can be How well are SHPR WASH projects performing against VFM indicators, including alignment to the ISCG sector strategy?To what extent is the SHPR portfolio aligned with the ISCG WASH sector strategy? What can be done to ensure that the portfolio has improved VFM and is more aligned to this strategy?
• How relevant, connected, timely,sustainable and quality of SHPR WASH portfolio?
• What is the performance of the WASH portfolio against the Global WASH Cluster Commitments for the safety and dignity of affected people? To what extent are the partners respecting these commitments?
• What actions can SHPR take to harmonise and consolidate its current portfolio to improve the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and VFM of the WASH interventions?
• How did the WASH partners engage the host and refugees in their interventions? What initiatives did the partners implement to reduce conflict around WASH facilities? How can conflict be reduced?
• What is the effect of camp fencing on access to WASH facilities? What can be done to ensure continued access to the WASH services?
• What has been the role of the government in delivering WASH services? Did the government have the capacity to provide support to the WASH partners? How can the role of the government be enhanced?
• What can SHPR do to ensure better performance of its WASH sector? How best can the WASH interventions be rationalised? What will be the best partnership arrangement to be put in place?
• What lessons can be learned from the implementation experience and how could these  inform future programmes?

• Inception report detailing the methodology, data collection tools and methods.
• Fieldwork to collect data using the above methodology.
• Feedback sessions are conducted with the partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Draft and final reports are submitted as per the agreed format and length.
• Compile a 30 page (maximum) report with an executive summary outlining  key findings and recommendations written in plain English

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Public Health, Social Science, Environmental Health.
• A Bachelor’s degree with 7 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.