WASH & Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Consultant – EVD Preparedness and Response, Kigali, Rwanda, 4.47 months (National Consultancy) Office Based with travels

Contract Duration – 4.47 months

Working arrangement: Office Based with travel

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC poses a significant cross-border risk to Rwanda. UNICEF Rwanda, in line with the Government-led preparedness approach, is supporting national efforts to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and infection prevention and control (IPC) systems to prevent and respond to a potential outbreak. Current priorities include strengthening IPC in healthcare facilities, scaling up WASH services, enhancing community-based preparedness, and ensuring continuity of essential services. To support these efforts, UNICEF plans to engage an experienced individual consultant to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH)/Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), line government agencies and partners at the national and sub-nationals in strengthening WASH and IPC preparedness, prevention, and response capacities for EVD.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004581 External ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• University degree (Bachelors or higher) in Public Health, Environmental Health, WASH, Engineering, Epidemiology, or another relevant field.

Work Experience:

• At least eight years’ experience in WASH sector, especially in public health emergencies e.g. Ebola, Marburg, or similar outbreak response

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and multi-cultural settings and teams;
• Previous experience with UNICEF in similar assignments is highly desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Strong communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda (spoken and written);

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) TMC0004581 financial proposal template.xlsx

Remarks:

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