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UNHCR
UNOPS LICA6 – WASH / Public Health Related Position
Application Deadline
27 May 2026
Contract Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Type | UNOPS LICA6 |
| Target Start Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Hardship Level | D |
| Family Status | Family Duty Station |
| Remote Work | No |
| Functional Clearance | Not Required |
Position Overview
The role focuses on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), public health programming, and humanitarian response support within a refugee or displacement context.
The position requires technical expertise in:
- Public health
- Water resources management
- Construction management
- Hygiene promotion programming
- Technical team management in humanitarian settings
Candidates should also demonstrate familiarity with:
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees mandate and principles
- Humanitarian coordination mechanisms
- WASH-related emergency programming
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should possess:
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of WASH systems and programming
- Knowledge of public health linkages with WASH interventions
- Experience in humanitarian operations
- Construction and infrastructure oversight experience
Coordination & Management Skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and actors
- Team management and supervision skills
- Programme implementation and monitoring experience
Communication Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication abilities
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work in diverse and high-pressure environments
Preferred Qualifications
Additional qualifications in the following areas are highly desirable:
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Water Resources Management
- Humanitarian Programming
Languages
The announcement mentions:
- Required languages: Not specified
- Desired languages: Not specified
Professional English communication skills are generally expected for UNOPS/UNHCR-related roles.
Additional Notes
- The position does not require remote work capability.
- Functional clearance is not required.
- Candidates with humanitarian field experience and technical WASH expertise are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
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