WASH & IPC Consultant – EVD Preparedness and Response

About the role

UNICEF Rwanda is seeking an experienced consultant to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) systems in preparation for a potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. The role will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre and other national and sub‑national partners.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Ministry of Health and Rwanda Biomedical Centre in developing and implementing EVD‑specific WASH and IPC strategies.
• Strengthen IPC practices in health facilities and scale up WASH services in high‑risk communities.
• Enhance community‑based preparedness through training, risk communication and monitoring.
• Ensure continuity of essential health and WASH services during emergency response.
• Coordinate with UNICEF, government agencies and partners to align technical interventions.

Required profile

• University degree (Bachelors or higher) in Public Health, Environmental Health, WASH, Engineering, Epidemiology or a related field.
• Minimum eight years of experience in the WASH sector, particularly in public‑health emergencies such as Ebola or Marburg.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑cultural and multi‑cultural teams.
• Previous experience with UNICEF on similar assignments is highly desirable.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in health‑care settings.
• Public‑health emergency response and Ebola outbreak preparedness.

What we offer

• A 4.47‑month consultancy contract (office‑based with travel).
• Opportunity to contribute to critical health emergency preparedness in Rwanda.
• Collaboration with UNICEF and national health authorities.
• Competitive compensation and professional development exposure.