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UNICEF Mozambique supports the Government to improve equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, particularly in underserved provinces such as Zambezia. Water supply and WASH in institutions (schools, health facilities, and other public institutions) are key programme components aimed at improving child health, school attendance, and resilience.

To strengthen implementation, UNICEF seeks an individual consultant to provide technical and operational support at field level, aligned with programme priorities and standards for WASH service delivery.

The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical assistance, field-level implementation support, monitoring, and coordination for water supply and WASH in institutions interventions in Zambezia Province. The consultant will contribute to programme delivery through strengthened quality assurance of infrastructure components, partner support, monitoring systems, and documentation of results.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy's scope of work and deliverables, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Water and instit WASH Consultant.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, water engineering, hydrogeology or related fields.
Work Experience: Minimum Bachelor in Civil Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience in WASH programmes in general and including at least 3 years of experience in the construction or supervision of borehole drilling and water supply and institutional sanitation construction works. Proven experience in water supply and WASH in institutions projects
Language Requirements: Fluent in Portuguese, spoken and written. Knowledge of the local language in the project area will be an advantage
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Solid knowledge in solar water supply systems Knowledge in Environmental Management is an advantage
Desirables: Experience working with government and partners. Experience working in Zambezia province is an asset

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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) Financial proposal Water and Instit WASH Consultant.docx
A detailed technical proposal: Include a working methodology description, including clear timeline, risk mitigation measures and quality assurance

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Individual Consultancy – Water Supply and WASH in Institutions (Zambezia Province), WASH, 12 months, Quelimane, Zambezia, Req#594104