Chief WASH (P-5)

About the role

UNICEF Sudan is seeking a senior professional to lead its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme in Port Sudan. Reporting to the Deputy Representative Programme, the Chief WASH will oversee strategic planning, implementation and results delivery in a complex humanitarian environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage the WASH strategy, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan and humanitarian priorities.
• Supervise the CO WASH team, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Coordinate with partners, government and other UN agencies to restore and strengthen water and sanitation services for displaced and host communities.
• Monitor and report on outcome and output results using results‑based management approaches.
• Ensure compliance with UNICEF standards, accountability frameworks and resource constraints.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydrology, Public Health, Social Science, Behaviour Change Communication or International Development.
• Minimum ten years of professional experience in WASH‑related programmes, preferably in humanitarian or conflict‑affected settings.
• Proven experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and managing large‑scale programmes.

Required skills

• Water Resources Management
• Hydrology
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Public Health
• Behaviour Change Communication

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on children’s health and wellbeing in a high‑need context.
• Professional development within a global UN agency.
• Competitive UN remuneration and benefits package.