Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation) (P-5), Fixed Term, #00133992, Global Programme Division, WASH, Nairobi – Kenya.

UNICEF – United Nations Children’s FundNairobiInternationalP-5, International Professional – Internationally recruited position levelSpeaks Chinese, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish
Application deadline: November 05, 2026 (15 days)

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Join UNICEF’s Global WASH Practice as a Senior Adviser WASH (Sanitation) in Nairobi, where you will provide strategic leadership and technical assistance to enhance sanitation services for children and communities. Your role will involve strengthening sanitation systems, mobilizing financing, and ensuring equitable access to services in both development and humanitarian contexts. You will lead advocacy efforts, foster partnerships, and support emergency preparedness while promoting climate resilience and inclusion. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence global WASH priorities and contribute to UNICEF’s mission of leaving no child behind.

Candidate Requirements:

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• 10 years of experience in WASH or related areas
• Ability to conceptualize and execute ideas
• Project management skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English