WASH Specialist (NO-3) – Fixed Term in Luanda

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a senior WASH Specialist (NO‑3) to provide strategic leadership for its water, sanitation and hygiene portfolio in Angola. Based in Luanda, the incumbent will guide programme development, implementation, monitoring and humanitarian response, ensuring climate‑resilient and risk‑informed solutions for children and communities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide managerial leadership and strategic direction for the WASH team.
• Lead programme development, planning, fundraising and resource mobilisation.
• Oversee implementation, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of WASH results.
• Offer high‑level technical and operational support on climate‑resilient WASH programming.
• Coordinate UNICEF’s WASH preparedness, anticipatory action and emergency response.
• Strengthen partnerships with government, donors, civil society and development partners.
• Drive innovation, knowledge management, research and capacity‑building initiatives across the sector.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in water, sanitation, hygiene, public health or a related field.
• Extensive experience in managing large‑scale WASH programmes in developing contexts.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work with government and donor partners.
• Strong understanding of climate‑resilient and risk‑informed WASH approaches.
• Experience in humanitarian‑development nexus and emergency response.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence national WASH policies and improve child well‑being.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organisation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.