Chief WASH (CEED) – P-4 Fixed Term – Kigali, Rwanda

About the role

UNICEF Rwanda is seeking a senior professional to lead its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) portfolio, integrating climate change, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction (CEED) considerations. The Chief WASH will shape strategy, strengthen systems and ensure equitable access to safe water and sanitation for children and communities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and oversee implementation of national and decentralized WASH programmes.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership on policy development, sector coordination and partnership building with government and development actors.
• Enhance resilience of WASH services to climate‑related risks and support cross‑sectoral impacts on health, nutrition and education.
• Monitor performance, ensure results‑based management and contribute to UNICEF’s overall country programme objectives.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in water resources, environmental engineering, public health or a related field.
• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in leading large‑scale WASH programmes, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to work with government ministries, donors and multi‑sector partners.
• Strong analytical, policy‑influence and results‑oriented management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment with a competitive UN salary package.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on child health and well‑being in Rwanda.
• Professional development within a global organization committed to diversity and inclusion.