International Consultant on WASH Facility Improvement Tool, Yaoundé, Cameroon, 1 month (Remote)

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UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 to allow women and children to fully realize their rights to development without restriction, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financial and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include Health, HIV/AIDS, Water-sanitation-Hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection, and social inclusion. UNICEF focuses mainly on children and the most vulnerable and excluded families. Cameroon’s 2020 population is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates strong socioeconomic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change lead to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and outside of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and communities. Everyone is invited to take part in the struggle to meet the challenges that lie ahead. It is together that we will act for Cameroon, a country that summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.

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How can you make a difference?

Provide technical guidance to the UNICEF Cameroon Country Office in supporting government counterparts to strengthen national Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Health Care Facilities (WiH) monitoring systems, including the integration and use of WASH FIT indicators, data collection and reporting tools, quality assurance mechanisms, and evidence-based monitoring processes to improve service delivery and accountability.

The Consultant will complete the following tasks: Between 1 – 30 August 2026,:

WASH FIT training:

• Development / adaptation of the Cameroon WASH FIT training package in collaboration with the UNICEF Cameroon country office and the Ministry of Public Health;
• Strengthen capacity of the above-mentioned institution in WASH FIT;
• Implementation of a WASH FIT training-of-trainers in collaboration with the above-mentioned institutions.

WASH FIT monitoring and KM:

• Maintain the 8 steps tracker on UNICEF’s SharePoint to monitor WASH FIT implementation in Cameroon;
• Analyse tracker’s results to identify weaknesses and support Cameroon CO to develop plans/roadmaps to address these weaknesses;

Provide guidance to Cameroon CO for supporting government counterparts in strengthening national WiH monitoring systems.

To know more about the consultancy, view the full job description here: Terms of Reference template 2026 WASH FIT Final 2.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Advanced university degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Engineering, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or related field
• Work Experience: 10 years of experience in wash or health fields.
• At least two years of experience working on WASH in healthcare facilities.
• Prior experience using the WASH FIT tool.
• Significant Prior experience facilitating trainings or workshops.
• Prior experience working for the United Nations is an added advantage.
• Language Requirements: Must be fluent in French

Desirables:

• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a dynamic environment coordinating across different teams and sectors.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of English.

Submission of applications :

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application and upload the following required documents. Applications that do not include all of the documents listed below will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• Letter of interest (covering letter), CV or curriculum vitae
• Performance evaluation reports or references from similar consultancy assignments (if available)
• A financial proposal: All-inclusive lump sum cost including medical insurance with medivac, travel and accommodation expenses for this assignment, in accordance with the work assignment. Cf. Financial Proposal New.docx
• A technical proposal: A detailed methodological note for carrying out this assignment, with an indicative timetable for the various stages of the consultation and the products or deliverables expected, together with the related costs.
• A copy of diplomas

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(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

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