WASH Emergency Coordinator – Consultant Roster (Manila)

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Manila, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Philippines is inviting qualified WASH emergency coordination professionals to join a pre-qualified roster for surge support in WASH Cluster/Sector coordination during humanitarian emergencies across the Philippines. The roster strengthens UNICEF's lead role by rapidly mobilizing experts for coordination with government counterparts, partners, and communities.

Selected consultants may assist in emergency preparedness, rapid response, assessments, information management, strategic

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent work experience) in Public Health, Environmental Health, Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Health Promotion, Disaster Risk Management, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field.
• At least two years of professional experience in humanitarian emergency preparedness and response operations, including rapid-onset emergencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the WASH sector and humanitarian coordination mechanisms in the country.
• Experience supporting assessments, response planning, monitoring, reporting, coordination, and information management in emergency settings.
• Understanding of humanitarian principles, Sphere standards, cluster coordination approaches, and accountability to affected populations.
• Experience working with government agencies, humanitarian organizations, NGOs, UN agencies, or development partners.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
• Good written and spoken skills in Filipino and/or local dialects.

Responsibilities

• Support national and sub-national WASH Cluster/Sector coordination mechanisms.
• Facilitate coordination among government agencies, humanitarian partners, NGOs, civil society organizations, and private sector actors.
• Support emergency WASH needs assessments, analysis, planning, and prioritization.
• Maintain and update partner mapping and 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When and for Whom).
• Support information management, monitoring activities, and writing situation reports.
• Contribute to development of emergency response strategies, response plans, appeals, and funding proposals.
• Support inter-sectoral coordination with Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Shelter, CCCM, and DRRM stakeholders.
• Promote adherence to humanitarian principles, Sphere standards, accountability to affected populations, disability inclusion, gender equality, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, and child safeguarding principles.
• Support advocacy, resource mobilization, early recovery, resilience-building, and preparedness activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Coordination

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Filipino/local dialects

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Public Health, Environmental Health or related field

Job description

UNICEF Philippines is inviting qualified WASH emergency coordination professionals to join a pre-qualified roster for surge support in WASH Cluster/Sector coordination during humanitarian emergencies across the Philippines. The roster strengthens UNICEF's lead role by rapidly mobilizing experts for coordination with government counterparts, partners, and communities.

Selected consultants may assist in emergency preparedness, rapid response, assessments, information management, strategic