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Background and objectives of the positionThe Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the intergovernmental organisation established under the 1995 Mekong Agreement, mandated to promote and coordinate the sustainable management and development of the Mekong River Basin's water and related resources. The MRC facilitates dialogue and cooperation among its Member Countries, promotes joint planning and data sharing, and supports compliance with basin procedures to ensure equitable and sustainable development across the basin.The Mekong River Basin is experiencing increasing pressures from land-use change, hydropower development, irrigation expansion, and climate variability. These drivers are altering sediment transport, nutrient dynamics, and salinity intrusion patterns, which in turn affect aquatic ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the river system. Addressing these challenges requires sound scientific evidence and improved analytical tools to assess basin-wide water quality and its response to natural and human-induced changes.To support decision-making, the MRC has developed and recently upgraded the MRC's Decision Support Framework (MRC-DSF), which integrates hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling and scenario-based simulations using the MIKE suite of models. While the upgraded DSF provides simulations of flows, reservoir operations, and flood and drought conditions, it currently does not include water quality or sediment processes, creating a gap in the assessment of sediment transport, nutrient dynamics, and salinity intrusion. In order to address this gap, the expert will focus on extending the MRC-DSF to include comprehensive water quality modelling, covering on sediment budgets, instream sediment, nutrient, and salinity intrusion.The expert will also conduct the sediment budget assessment based on this devlopped modules and  training and capacity building to MRC and member countries to ensure effective use, interpretation and sustainable application of water quality models. Through these efforts, the expert will strengthen scientific evidence for transboundary water management, scenario analysis, policy formulation, and implementation of the MRC Strategic Plan 2026–2030. Expected outcomes The expert is expected to deliver the following outcomes:·     A harmonized and quality-assured basin-wide water quality (WQ) data, including sediment, nutrient, and salinity parameters, is established and maintained.·     Water quality modelling and simulation tools for the Mekong River Basin (e.g., MIKE+, ECOLab, or equivalent) are calibrated, validated, and integrated with hydrological and hydrodynamic models.·     Analytical reports and model-based assessments inform regional and national decision-making on sediment and nutrient management and salinity control.·     Enhanced capacity for both MRCS and MC  national modelling and monitoring teams to operate and maintain WQ models.·     Technical inputs provided to basin indicators, the State of Basin Report (SOBR) and Basin Development Strategy (BDS). Deliverables and responsibilitiesUnder the management direction of the Division Director and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist, and in close collaboration with the other Modeller, the expert shall be responsible for delivering the indicative outputs and tasks. The final products shall be delivered within a reasonable timeframe following discussion and mutual agreement. Deliverables·     Inception report with detailed work plan and capacity building roadmap for both basin and site-specific water quality and sediment assessment.·     Comprehensive basin-wide water quality database covering sediment, nutrient, and salinity, including metadata, quality assurance, harmonization of historical and current datasets, and integration of monitoring data.·     Sediment assessment outputs including:•      Basin-wide sediment budgets (source, transport, and deposition estimates).•      Instream sediment dynamics for key river segments and hydropower reservoirs.•      Identification of hotspot areas of sediment accumulation or erosion.·     Nutrient and salinity dynamics assessment including:•      Spatial and temporal distribution of key nutrients (N, P) across the basin and critical sites.•      Salinity intrusion mapping for Mekong Delta.·     Calibrated and validated water quality models (e.g., MIKE+, ECOLab, or equivalent) integrated with hydrological and hydrodynamic models, capable of supporting scenario analysis for development, land-use, and climate changes.·     Scenario analysis reports on sediment, nutrient, and salinity impacts under different development and climate conditions, including site-specific case studies for hydropower reservoirs, irrigation schemes, or other critical locations.·     Technical guidelines and QA/QC procedures for WQ monitoring and modelling.·     Training materials and workshops for national modeling and monitoring teams (at least one regional/national workshop per year).·     Final synthesis report summarizing basin-wide and site-specific assessments, model results, lessons learned, and recommendations for transboundary management and policy support. Tasks and Responsibilities1.   Data Review and Harmonization·     Collect, review, and harmonize historical and current water quality datasets from Member Countries, hydropower monitoring, and research studies.·     Conduct QA/QC of sediment, nutrient, and salinity datasets, including filling gaps and ensuring metadata standards.2.   Sediment Modelling and Assessment·     Develop and calibrate sediment transport models for the basin, including instream dynamics, deposition patterns, and sediment budgets.·     Conduct site-specific sediment assessments for hydropower reservoirs and critical river segments.·     Analyze sediment connectivity, hotspot erosion/deposition areas, and cumulative sediment impacts from land-use changes and infrastructure.3.   Nutrient and Salinity Modelling·     Calibrate and validate nutrient transport and cycling models, considering point and non-point sources, land-use impacts, and hydrological variability.·     Model salinity intrusion and variations under low-flow and high-flow scenarios, including site-specific assessments for estuarine and upstream areas affected by infrastructure or water regulation.4.   Integration with Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Models·     Link water quality models with existing MRC-DSF models for scenario analysis and decision support.·     Develop model applications for both basin-wide and site-specific scenarios, supporting planning, development, and operational decision-making.5.   Scenario Analysis·     Conduct scenario simulations of sediment, nutrient, and salinity dynamics under key development plans (hydropower, irrigation, flood protection), climate variability, and land-use changes.·     Produce reports highlighting potential impacts, risks, and mitigation options for transboundary and site-specific water quality management.6.   Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer·     Develop training materials and conduct workshops for national and regional technical teams on water quality monitoring, modelling, and interpretation of results.·     Provide ongoing technical support and advice to national experts to strengthen local capacity in water quality assessment.7.   Reporting and Documentation·     Maintain detailed documentation of models, input data, calibration procedures, and outputs.·     Contribute technical inputs to basin indicators, the State of Basin Report (SOBR), and other transboundary case studies.·     Prepare synthesis and technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations for the Technical Guidelines on the Implementation of the Procedures for Wate Quality (TGWQ). Intellectual property rightsIntellectual property and copy rights - IPR: All the codes and scripts develop and use in developing  the Mobile App, Information, data, database, knowledge resources in the forms of briefings,  reports, proceedings, articles, essays, etc. issued by and for the MRCS will be the MRCS property.  The expert may not share or use for personal gain in anyway. Any utility, announcement and disclosure that are without MRCS highest levels of authority'  permission is considered illegal and will be charged by relevant local and international legal  procedures. Declaration of non-fraudulence and protection of personal dataThe expert shall adhere to the MRC's relevant rules and regulations of the MRC on personal  data protection, business exclusion, and fraud prevention and anti-corruption principles, and  shall be under strict disciplinary measures should any violation occurs.  Working arrangementThe secondment expert will be working under the overall guidance of the Director of Technical Support Division and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist, and in close collaboration with the other Modeller and other relevant divisions. Qualifications and requirementsEducation•      Master's degree (or higher) in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a related field (PhD preferred). Experience & Skills•      Minimum 7 years of professional experience in water quality assessment and modelling.•      Proven expertise in sediment and nutrient dynamics, and/or salinity intrusion processes.•      Demonstrated experience in using modelling tools such as MIKE HYDRO Basin, MIKE+, MIKE 11, MIKE ECOLab, SWAT, or similar.•      Experience with large river basins or transboundary water management projects.•      Familiarity with MRC-DSF or comparable systems is an asset.•      Experience in capacity building and working with multi-country technical teams.•      Strong data analysis, QA/QC, and geospatial integration skills.•      Excellent communication and report writing in English.•      Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. Duty station: MRC Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao PDR Starting date and duration: Asap (or after mutual agreement) for 12 monthsSwiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory.MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals. Contact/Application:Please send your application by e-mail to Ms. Odette Mauron, odette.mauron@eda.admin.ch

Background and objectives of the positionThe Mekong River Commission (MRC) supports sustainable management and development of the Mekong River Basin's shared water and related resources through cooperative planning, data sharing, and decision-support systems. The MRC Decision Support Framework (MRC-DSF) serves as a key platform for basin-wide hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling, scenario assessment, and risk analysis. The Water Status Dashboard (WSD) has been developed as a front-end visualization platform to communicate real-time basin conditions and model outputs, including data from hydrological and hydrodynamic models (MIKE suite), flood and drought forecasting, real-time monitoring of water levels and flows, satellite rainfall observations and forecasts, and reservoir monitoring.This expert will focus on enhancing the WSD by integrating additional thematic datasets such as water quality, sediment, ecological health monitoring (EHM), and fisheries, improving usability and interactive visualization features, and strengthening analytical capabilities. The expert will also provide training and capacity-building support to MRC staff and Member Country to ensure effective use, interpretation, and future adaptation of the dashboard, thereby supporting timely communication of basin conditions, transboundary decision-making, and evidence-based planning in line with the MRC Strategic Plan (2026–2030). Expected outcomes The expert is expected to deliver the following outcomes:1.   An enhanced and fully integrated Water Status Dashboard covering hydrology, water quality, sediment, EHM, and fisheries.2.   Improved interactive visualization interfaces and analytical tools to explore real-time and historical data trends effectively.3.   Seamless integration of multi-source data streams, including model outputs, monitoring data, satellite rainfall, and reservoir observations.4.   A user-friendly platform accessible to MRC staff, Member Countries, and relevant stakeholders for evidence-based decision-making.5.   Strengthened capacity of MRC and Member Country staff to operate, interpret, and adapt the dashboard through training, guidance, and knowledge transfer. Deliverables and responsibilitiesUnder the management direction of the Division Director and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist, and in close collaboration with the Database and Information System Specilist, Modeller, the expert shall be responsible for delivering the indicative outputs and tasks. The final products shall be delivered within a reasonable timeframe following discussion and mutual agreement. Deliverables1.   Inception report including a work plan for dashboard enhancement and integration of multi-thematic datasets.2.   Enhanced Water Status Dashboard with integrated modules for hydrology, water quality, sediment, EHM, and fisheries.3.   Interactive visualization modules, including maps, charts, and trend summaries for real-time and historical data.4.   Backend data integration framework using relational and geospatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS), ensuring smooth connectivity between multi-source datasets and the dashboard.5.   Documentation and user manuals detailing dashboard operation, technical setup, and future enhancement procedures.6.   Training materials and delivery of capacity-building workshops for MRC staff and Member Countries staff.7.   Final synthesis report summarizing dashboard enhancements, lessons learned, and recommendations. Tasks and Responsibilities1.   Enhance the front-end dashboard interface, improving usability, interactivity, and analytical capabilities.2.   Integrate multi-source datasets including model outputs (MIKE suite), real-time monitoring, satellite rainfall, reservoir observations, water quality, sediment, EHM, and fisheries data.3.   Develop clear, interactive visualizations for maps, charts, and trend analyses.4.   Manage, query, and integrate environmental data through relational and geospatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS), ensuring data consistency, harmonization, and performance across all thematic modules.5.   Ensure data harmonization, consistency, and performance across all thematic modules.6.   Collaborate with MRC technical teams and domain experts to align indicators, visualization formats, and user requirements.7.   Provide technical guidance, training, and capacity-building support to MRC and Member Country staff.8.   Incorporate feedback and implement iterative improvements to the dashboard. Intellectual property rightsIntellectual property and copy rights - IPR: All the codes and scripts develop and use in developing  the Mobile App, Information, data, database, knowledge resources in the forms of briefings,  reports, proceedings, articles, essays, etc. issued by and for the MRCS will be the MRCS property.  The expert may not share or use for personal gain in anyway. Any utility, announcement and disclosure that are without MRCS highest levels of authority'  permission is considered illegal and will be charged by relevant local and international legal  procedures. Declaration of non-fraudulence and protection of personal dataThe expert shall adhere to the MRC's relevant rules and regulations of the MRC on personal  data protection, business exclusion, and fraud prevention and anti-corruption principles, and  shall be under strict disciplinary measures should any violation occurs.  Working arrangementThe secondment expert will be working under the overall guidance of the Director of Technical Support Division and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist, and in close collaboration with the Database and Information System Specialist, Modeller and other relevant divisions. Qualifications and requirements•      Master's degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Visualization, Environmental Informatics, or related discipline.•      Minimum 7 years of experience in dashboard development, front-end visualization, or GIS-based data visualization.•      Expertise in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and visualization libraries (D3.js, Plotly, Leaflet, Mapbox, Power BI, Grafana). Having full-stack development experience would be a plus.•      Minimum 5 years of experience in integrating real-time and historical datasets from multiple domains, such as hydrology, water quality, sediment, EHM, and fisheries.•      Strong skills in relational and geospatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS or equivalent) for environmental data management and integration.•      Familiarity with model output integration (MIKE suite), Geoserver and API/web service connections.•      Strong UI/UX design skills and experience developing interactive dashboards.•      Proven ability to deliver training and build capacity for users.•      Excellent communication and documentation skills, with experience in multidisciplinary and international environments. Starting date and duration: Asap (or after mutual agreement) for 12 months Duty stationMRC Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao PDR Swiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory. MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals. Contact/Application:Please send your application by e-mail to Ms. Odette Mauron, odette.mauron@eda.admin.ch

BackgroundDelivering sustainable and reliable water in Afghanistan is increasingly challenging due to rising demand and declining availability. Population growth, unsustainable use, weak protection of water sources, and climate change are straining resources and increasing water insecurity for millions. Kabul's water crisis is one of the most striking cases.Currently 31.8% of Afghans lack access to basic drinking water. Erratic rainfall due to shifting climate patterns are reducing availability of surface water used for irrigation, pushing communities to rely more heavily on groundwater. This, combined with unregulated deep well drilling, is leading to widespread groundwater depletion, making monitoring a critical priority.Effective water management depends on reliable data. Yet , for the past 20–30 years, water monitoring has been limited due to insecurity and lack of access. Strengthening water data systems is essential for managing resources, reducing disaster risks, and supporting sustainable development.Since late 2022, UNICEF-Afghanistan has been actively working to strengthen groundwater monitoring. In April 2023, SDC began supporting this effort through a secondment of a hydrogeology expert. This collaboration has led to significant achievements:1.   National assessment of Afghanistan's groundwater monitoring system;2.   Development of the first national groundwater potential and vulnerability maps;3.   Design and delivery of online and in-person training for UNICEF staff and sector stakeholders in GIS, remote sensing, and water resource mapping;4.   Formulation of a National Strategy and Action Plan to strengthen water monitoring;5.   Successful drilling of 49 new monitoring wells in the Helmand, Harirud-Murghab and Kabul River Basins, including capacity-building in drilling supervision;6.   Installation of 100 dataloggers across six provinces and capacity-building for the related technicians in data collection, analysis and management ;7.   Development of a methodology to identify areas suitable for Managed Aquifer Recharge and piloting of integrated climate-resilient water supply systems at the community level;8.   Creation of a sector-wide Roadmap based on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles. PurposeGiven the recognized need to continue supporting Afghanistan's water sector and to build on the progress achieved, UNICEF seeks to extend the collaboration through a new secondment. The secondee will provide technical expertise on water resource management and WASH linkages, with a particular focus on groundwater monitoring and related issues, to the UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office. Main responsibilities and tasksFor this assignment, key actions were identified to strengthen water resources management and address water scarcity driven by climate change in order to ensure adequate drinking water for households and communities. The UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office has prioritized the following thematic areas: Task 1: Strengthening Data Collection, Analysis and Management SystemsOffer technical guidance to enhance data collection and management protocols, including standards for data acquisition, transfer, and integration into a central database. Task 2: Capacity Building on Water Resources ManagementSupport capacity development within UNICEF and key partners on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and WASH linkages, including training in water resources assessment and monitoring, managed aquifer recharge, and water balance methodologies and use of monitoring data for planning and water resources development for drinking water services. Task 3: Data Analysis and ReportingProvide technical guidance for improving data analysis and the development of periodic analytical reports, including water availability assessments, to support evidence-based decision-making by water management authorities. Task 4: Climate-Resilient Water Supply PlanningProvide technical input on the integration of climate resilience into water supply planning within UNICEF's water resources programming. Support the development of funding proposals. Task 5: Support for Managed Aquifer Recharge InitiativesProvide technical expertise for the design and implementation of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) initiatives and assist in documenting their impacts and lessons learned. Task 6: Development of Water Security Plan – Kandahar Province and other project plan developmentOffer technical guidance to support the development of a Water Security Plan for Kandahar Province, in coordination with relevant stakeholders and in alignment with national priorities. Task 7. Support Afghanistan Water Platform (AWAP) coordination:Provide technical support for addressing impact of climate change on water resources utilizing AWAP platform and facilitate enhanced coordination between chairs and co-chairs of sub sectors under AWAP with related authorities Task 8: Strengthen WASH Sub Sector coordination under AWAPDevelop a calendar of periodic meetings of WASH Sub sector members; develop minutes of the meeting; ensure agreed follow up action and coordinate with authorities under guidance of Supervisor. Key deliverablesThe following is a summary of the key deliverables: Enhanced Data Management Protocols and Analytical Frameworks•      Protocols for standardised data collection, transfer, and integration into a central database.•      Recommendations on the use of digital tools, including AI, for data processing and analysis.•      Templates and guidance for periodic analytical reporting (e.g. water availability reports). Capacity Building Materials and Training Delivery•      Design and delivery of capacity-building sessions for UNICEF staff and key partners on IWRM, including water resources assessment, managed aquifer recharge (MAR), and water balance.•      Climate-Resilient Planning and Community Engagement Toolkit•      Technical guidance for integrating climate resilience into water supply planning.•      Contribution to proposal development for climate-resilient water interventions.•      Recommendations for community-based monitoring and documentation approaches.•      Development of technical guidelines and standards for water security planning with an integrated water resources management approach. Strategic Planning and Project Design Support•      Water Security Plan for Kandahar, developed in consultation with stakeholders.•      Design and initial implementation of a joint SDC–UNICEF project on water resources management. Provide technical support to Chief WASH and Climate for strengthening AWAP coordination (including working with UNAMA)•      Minutes of meetings under AWAP•      Action Taken report of agreed action•      Directory of key strategic interventions by various pillars under AWAP•      Periodic status report on key issues and actions by partners and annual water sector status report encompassing various pillars under AWAPMinimum qualifications and competencies•      MSc in Hydrogeology and/or related field, with 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience.•      Proven experience in handling, analysing, and presenting hydrological and hydrogeological data using GIS.•      Experience in data management and analysis of groundwater monitoring data (e.g. from data loggers) is considered an asset.•      Familiarity with AI-based tools for data processing and analysis is an advantage.•      Experience with community-based monitoring approaches is desirable.•      Strong programme/project management skills, with the ability to communicate and present effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of stakeholders.•      Ability to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team environment; strong collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.•      Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. Proficiency in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language are considered assets. Working modality arrangements•      The person will work full-time, and Kabul based. The cost of R&R related expenses and in country travel expenses as per prevalent UN norms would be met by SDC.•      A work plan with estimated deliverables, milestones, field missions, and time allocation for each task will be discussed between the Hydrogeology expert and his supervisor. The plan will be prepared within the first month and revised every quarter and as needed. Duty stationKabul, Afghanistan P-Level / Salary scale: P3 / LK23 (tbc) Starting date and durationAsap (after mutual agreement) for 1 year Please note that the COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for SHA-Secondments UNICEF! Swiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory. MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals. Contact/Application:Please send your application by e-mail to Ms. Odette Mauron, odette.mauron@eda.admin.ch

Operational ContextAfghanistan operation remains one of the most complex operational contexts globally, grappling with the needs of the returnees and internally displaced persons amid a highly volatile and challenging environment. The country is currently facing a severe humanitarian and protection crisis, further intensified by the forced deportation of Afghans from both the Pakistan and Iran borders.In total, 2.8 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan in in 2025, creating challenges for reintegration and sustainable returns in Afghanistan. Movements are also taking place amid a severe humanitarian crisis and human rights challenges in Afghanistan, particularly impacting women and girls. UNHCR Afghanistan and partners are prioritizing border and protection monitoring, strengthening communication with communities and provision of protection services alongside cash-based and core relief items interventions to returnees at the borders. UNHCR is coordinating with relevant stakeholders and other actors, including development partners, to support return and reintegration needs in the medium to long term to ensure that returns are sustainable. Nature of the positionUnder the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative (Protection), the incumbent provides strategic leadership and technical direction for the design, implementation, and monitoring of comprehensive reintegration initiatives for returnees and host communities in coordination with the Field Offices ensuring full coherence with UNHCR and UN policies on durable solutions, reintegration, peacebuilding, and joint programming. S/He oversees the overall functioning of the Reintegration/Durable Solutions and Shelter Units. S/he also works closely with Programme and Protection Units to ensure UNHCR's Afghanistan Multi Year Strategy reflects and aligns with reintegration solutions-oriented approach.A core function of the position is to ensure that self-reliance, shelter and economic and financial inclusionincluding microfinance, employment, and livelihood opportunities are fully integrated into reintegration programming. The incumbent provides strategic oversight of these components and leverages opportunities to expand access to financial services, microcredit, and enterprise support for returnees and host communities, thereby strengthening economic resilience and supporting sustainable, long-term integration.The role actively contributes to Inter-Agency planning processes including joint needs assessments, participatory assessments, FGDs, CCA/UNSFA exercises, and development planning to ensure that reintegration and local integration priorities are integrated into broader recovery and development frameworks. The role forges and sustains strategic partnerships with UN agencies, development actors, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders. The role also involves leading or contributing to Inter-Agency project proposals, and coordinating capacity-building initiatives for UNHCR staff, partners, and relevant stakeholders on reintegration and durable solutions.  Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative (Protection), the incumbent will:·       Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the design, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of reintegration programmes for returnees and host communities, in close collaboration with Field Offices.·       Ensure that reintegration interventions are fully aligned with UNHCR and UN policies, strategies, and frameworks on durable solutions, reintegration, peacebuilding, and joint programming.·       Oversee the effective functioning and coordination of the Reintegration/Durable Solutions and Shelter Units, ensuring quality, coherence, and timely delivery of programme objectives.·       Ensure the systematic integration of self-reliance, livelihoods, and economic and financial inclusionincluding microfinance, employment, and enterprise developmentacross reintegration programming.·       Provide strategic oversight of economic inclusion initiatives and proactively identify and leverage opportunities to expand access to financial services, microcredit, and enterprise support for returnees and host communities, strengthening economic resilience and sustainable integration.·       Actively contribute to inter-agency planning and coordination processes, including joint needs assessments, participatory assessments, FGDs, CCA/UNSFA exercises, and development planning, ensuring reintegration and local integration priorities are embedded in broader recovery and development frameworks.·       Establish, strengthen, and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, development actors, civil society organizations, private sector actors, and other relevant stakeholders.·       Lead or contribute to the development of inter-agency and joint project proposals related to reintegration, durable solutions, shelter, and self-reliance.·       Coordinate and support capacity-building initiatives for UNHCR staff, partners, and relevant stakeholders on reintegration, durable solutions, and cross-sectoral programming to enhance coordination, effectiveness, and sustainability.·       Provide technical advice and policy guidance to senior management and field teams on reintegration and durable solutions, including emerging risks, opportunities, and lessons learned. ProfileA Senior Reintegration Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing, guiding, and optimizing reintegration programming often within humanitarian, development, or transitional contexts. Below is a comprehensive candidate profile outlining the skills, competencies, experience, and attributes that define an ideal hire.·       Substantial experience in reintegration, durable solutions programming.·       Proven experience working in complex, politically sensitive, or conflict-affected environments.·       Managerial experience, including supervising national and international staff, and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.·       Experience representing UNHCR or other international organizations in high-level meetings and negotiations with government authorities, development partners, and civil society.·       Previous experience coordinating in inter-agency frameworks and multi-stakeholder platforms.·       Strong track record in integrating protection, livelihoods, and economic inclusion interventions into broader development and humanitarian programming. R & R Cycle: 4 weeksDuty station: Kabul, AfghanistanStarting date and durationASAP for 12 months (extendable) Swiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory. MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals. Contact/Application: Please send your application by e-mail to: Mrs. Lotti Roth / lotti.roth@eda.admin.ch 

Purpose of the PositionIn the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), at  WHO Sudan  the incumbent will provide leadership, technical support and guidance to the Ministry of Health and partners on strategic, organizational and operational aspects of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) response and recovery activities to the public health effects of emergencies and disasters including disease outbreaks at the country level. S/he will manage IPC activities, provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with WHO IPC standard precautions and transmission-based precautions applicable to the current threat(s). The incumbent will provide monitoring and evaluation support for WHO IPC programme activities throughout the full cycle of incident management.  Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic ObjectiveThe mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, be operationally ready for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.  Organizational Context (Describe the individual role of incumbent within the team, focusing on work environment within and outside the organization)Supervised by the Incident Manager, and under the overall guidance of the Deputy WHO Country Representative and Head of the WHO Country office and working closely with counterparts at the respective regional office and HQ, the incumbent will act as the incident management's technical lead for IPC. S/he will manage the IPC component of the incident management system, assessment, support the revision and update of the IPC measures and practices, and provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and partners. S/he will establish and maintain good collaboration with partners, provide supportive supervision and oversight of response activities for WHO deployed IPC specialist(s), liaise with other units/teams within the country office and across the organization as well as partners to facilitate the development of a detailed work plan and budget for WHO operations.The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the approved activities and to ensure alignment of purpose between headquarters and the regional office on matters related to IPC. S/he will also be responsible for reporting, performance assessment and evaluation of the planned activities, for monitoring the availability and flow of financial resources and ensure proper communication with partners and as appropriate.  Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected): 1)     Revitalize the IPC working group or task force led by national or sub-national MoH authorities with the involvement of implementing partners.                         i.         Ensure a consistent and evidence-based IPC strategy is adopted by all response personnel                        ii.         Follow up with FMOH to ensure consistency of the biweekly IPC TWG meetings 2)     Coordinate and/or perform healthcare facility and/or treatment unit assessments of IPC measures in the affected areas and advise on actions, systems, and associated material, infrastructure, and human resources needed to enable appropriate implementation of standard precautions and transmission-based precautions                         i.         Continue coordination of data collection in close collaboration with FMOH and SMOHs.                        ii.         Perform data cleaning and data analysis in close collaboration with information management colleagues, FMOH.                       iii.         Contributed to writing a report for the national IPCAF assessment                  iv.         Disseminate findings of the IPCAF/IPC RAT assessment through workshops and other forums together with FMOH and SMOHs and partners in order to reach different stakeholders of different categories. 3)     Reinforce training  efforts , revie training strategy and using available training materials, compliance assessments, and evaluations, and conduct IPC training and supportive supervision for staff and surge personnel at district hospitals and health facilities with priority to implementing standard precautions and transmission-based precautions applicable to the cholera and other infectious diseases                         i.         Follow up with FMOH and SMOH on the cascade of training by the trainers                        ii.         Conduct the supervision of training cascades in different states                       iii.         Colead the training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and ease the implementation the water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management standards for all health activities. 4)     In coordination with national level IPC emergency response representative or national IPC focal point, develop and support implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) standard operating procedures and an action plan contextual to the situation of the incident and known or anticipated infectious risks to health workers, patients, and visitors.                         i.         Follow up with FMOH on the cascade of trainings on IPC checklist and scorecard                        ii.         Follow-up on the implementation of the IPC checklist and scorecard with FMOH and partners                       iii.         Resource mapping of supplies and PPEs for CTC's/CTU's in collaboration with partners and FMOH 5)     Advise, and when required provide onsite support to the health partners on IPC, proactively co-design and coordinate the implementation of plans to build up or rehabilitate cholera CTCs and other infectious disease management facilities. 6)     Represent IPC in different meetings and forums including; WHO 3-level call, IMS meetings, Cholera cell meeting, health cluster meeting, zonal hub meeting, etc 7)     Contributed to various information products and resource mobilization efforts including evaluation or situation reports and donor proposals 8)     Perform any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisorCompetencies·       Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences·       Moving forward in a changing environment·       Ensuring the effective use of resources·       Teamwork·       Communication Functional Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of WHO's core competencies for infection prevention and control professionals at senior level.Proven knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control during public health emergencies, with experience performing IPC risk assessments and outbreak investigations in health-care settings during acute and protracted emergencies.Familiarity with WHO Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control in outbreak preparedness, readiness, and response and WHO minimum requirements and core components of infection prevention and control programmes at national and health care facility levels.Ability to perform, explain, train, and supervise practical infection prevention and control procedures relevant to standard and transmission-based precautions according to WHO standards (e.g. 5 moments for hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, medical device reprocessing, patient placement and bed flow, use of personal protective equipment).Strong organizational and communication skills including ability to negotiate with national and international authorities and partners.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels.Strong ability to execute and manage national health programme.  Education QualificationsAdvanced University degree (Master's level or above) in nursing, medicine, microbiology, epidemiology, or public health from an accredited/recognized institute, with specialty training (certificate or diploma) in the area of IPC. Master's of Public Health or related field. ExperienceAt least seven years of related experience in the field of IPC, at the national and international levels, in managing programmes to improve quality and safety of health services. Some experience with outbreaks and health emergencies in developing countries. Experience working with multiple partners in implementing IPC measures in low resource settings.Experience and expertise performing infection prevention and control in the context of the disease/threat of the current incident is strongly desirable.           Experience in WHO with an understanding of its mandate, goals and procedures an advantage, or experience in the UN system, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organizations.Experience with evaluation of national IPC programmes in developing countries. Language SkillsExcellent knowledge of English or French (depending on the country of assignment). Working knowledge of another WHO official language would be an asset. Other Skills (e.g. IT)Good computer skills in Microsoft Office, SPSS etc. Swiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory. MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals. Duty stationPort Sudan, Sudan Starting date and durationAsap (or after mutual agreement) for 6 months Contract: SHA-contract P-Level / Salary scale: P4 / LK24 (tbc) Thank you for sending your application by email to Lotti Roth (lotti.roth@eda.admin.ch)

ContextIn the aftermath of the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian access has improved, enabling the movement of people and the delivery of critical supplies. However, sanitation access remains severely compromised due to prolonged conflict, displacement, and supply chain disruptions. As a result, 57% of the population is exposed to sewage or fecal matter within 10 meters of their homes, posing serious health and environmental risks. Only about half of all households have access to basic sanitation, meaning they have private, improved facilities that safely separate human waste from contact. The rest rely on shared, inadequate, or unsafe options, increasing health risks and undermining dignity.The risk of waterborne disease outbreaks, particularly cholera, is high, as confirmed by a joint WHO-MOH assessment, led in October 2025.The WASH Cluster partners must urgently scale up the sanitation and public health emergency (PHE) response based upon common, strategic and realistic cluster response plans. This surge position will provide strategic leadership and technical coordination to address immediate needs and support planning in collaboration with national authorities and WASH and Health humanitarian partners for relevant cluster response plans. Surge need justificationThe current situation in Gaza necessitates urgent reinforcement of WASH capacity due to rapidly evolving conditions following the recent ceasefire. The movement of people and the entry of humanitarian supplies have resumed, creating both opportunities and challenges for public health and sanitation.Sanitation systems have been severely undermined due to prolonged shortages of essential supplies, including sanitation units and sewage items.The resumption of movement has increased pressure on already fragile infrastructure, particularly in displacement sites and host communities.A recent cholera risk assessment conducted jointly by WHO and the Ministry of Health has highlighted a significant threat of outbreak. The findings underscore the urgent need for enhanced WASH interventions to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases, particularly in high-risk areas.Given the scale and urgency of the response required, current WASH Cluster staffing and resources are insufficient to meet the operational demands. A surge position is therefore critical to:•      Coordinate WASH Partners to scale up sanitation activities•      Coordinate interagency efforts and ensure alignment with health sector responses.•      Support the distribution and monitoring of incoming supplies.•      Strengthen disease surveillance and community engagement around hygiene promotion.This surge support will be instrumental in mitigating public health risks and ensuring a timely, coordinated response in the post-ceasefire phase. Strategic Objectives of the Deployment·       Strengthen strategic planning and coordination for sanitation and outbreak preparedness and response in Gaza strip, ensuring alignment with public health priorities and national systems.·       Lead the development of a contextualized sanitation strategy for households, including decentralized solutions and procurement planning.·       Enhance outbreak preparedness and response capacity through integrated WASH-Health coordination mechanisms.·       Facilitate evidence-based decision-making through assessments, partner mapping, and gap analysis.·       Support localization and sustainability by working closely with the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and other national stakeholders. Key Deliverables1.   Household Sanitation Strategy: Develop with working group members relevant sanitation designs and procurement plans tailored to displaced and host populations.2.   Decentralized Sanitation Roadmap: Co-develop a strategic roadmap with PWA for decentralized sanitation systems.3.   Sanitation Working Group Leadership: Co-lead the working group with Oxfam and UNICEF; convene bi-monthly coordination meetings.4.   Public Health Emergency Coordination Strengthen WASH-Health Cluster collaboration for outbreak preparedness and response and ensure readiness and deployment of WASH teams in case of disease outbreaks.5.   IPC and WASH in Public Health Emergency Leadership: Co-lead the working group with Health cluster, UNICEF and WHO; convene bi-monthly coordination meetings.6.   Joint Assessments and Strategic Inputs: Conduct and Participate in interagency assessments and contribute to strategic planning and reporting on sanitation and public health matters. Application of the Six Core Functions of Cluster Coordination1.   Supporting Service Delivery•      Facilitate partner collaboration in developing strategic plans, update the Gaza Cluster partners during the preparation processes. Ensure the promotion of the strategies and capacity development of partners as required.•      Facilitate partner coordination and ensure timely delivery of sanitation services and supplies.•      Lead operational planning for sanitation scale-up in accessible areas.2.   Informing Strategic Decision-Making•      Use assessment data and partner inputs to guide prioritization and resource allocation.•      Provide technical advice on sanitation risks and mitigation strategies.3.   Planning and Strategy Development•      Lead the development of sanitation strategies and roadmaps in coordination with national authorities.•      Align WASH interventions with health sector outbreak preparedness plans.4.   Advocacy•      Advocate for sanitation needs in inter-cluster forums and donor briefings.•      Highlight gaps and risks to mobilize resources and policy support.5.   Monitoring and Reporting•      Support the update of 4Ws, SitReps, and dashboards to reflect sanitation activities and gaps.•      Track progress against strategic objectives and report on key indicators.6.   Preparedness and Contingency Planning•      Develop contingency plans for cholera and other disease outbreaks.•      Ensure coordination mechanisms are in place for rapid response. Ways of WorkingThe coordinator will be embedded within the WASH Cluster team, which includes:•      Two WASH Cluster Coordinators (national and international)•      One Information Management Officer•      Assessment and Monitoring Staff The role will work collaboratively with WHO, MOH, PWA, CMWU and other WASH partners. Field travel across Gaza will be required to support assessments, partner coordination, and monitoring.Regular documentation, reporting, and handover planning will ensure continuity and integration with the existing team post-deployment. Duty station: UNICEF GAZA Office P-Level / Salary scale: P3 / LK23 Starting date and duration: Asap for 6 months Swiss citizenship or a 'C' residence permit for Switzerland is mandatory. Please note that the COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for SHA-Secondments UNICEF! MiscellaneousFor reasons of duty of care (increased risks due to other privileges and immunities) and to avoid conflicts of interest and potential bias, employees and their accompanying persons who hold dual or multiple citizenships shall, as a matter of principle, not be assigned to countries of which they are nationals.  Contact/Application: Please send your application by e-mail to: odette.mauron@eda.admin.ch 

 The Head of Finance, Personnel and Administration (CFPA) ensures that managers and their teams can carry out their tasks efficiently and effectively. She/He oversees the smooth functioning of the representation and leads all human resources processes. She/He supports the Head of Cooperation / Head of the Humanitarian Office in ensuring that resources are used transparently, economically and in line with organisational requirements. The CFPA is responsible for key services such as project cycle management (PCM), the internal control system (ICS), and the management of the office's assets. She/He implements the defined strategy and takes on essential operational duties. The CFPA is normally a member of both the senior management team and the Security Management Team (SMT). Tasks  Deployed within a Swiss Cooperation Office/Humanitarian Office, your main responsibilities may consist in:·       (Management) Leading the team in line with strategic priorities and ensuring effective use of resources. Defining roles, supporting staff development, and fostering strong communication and teamwork. Maintaining productive relations with authorities and partners.·       (Financial Management) Overseeing budgeting, cash and financial planning, and ensuring accurate SAP/Esprit data and timely financial closure. Supporting audits and strengthening control tools. Integrating financial insights into reporting and managing constraints linked to financial sanctions.·       (Administration and Logistics) Ensuring robust internal controls and improving administrative tools and processes. Overseeing archiving, assets, inventories, and building management with IT and logistics partners. Maintaining emergency preparedness and coordinating compound and infrastructure needs.·       (Project Cycle Management) Reviewing and approving budgets and accounts, ensuring compliance with SDC standards. Assessing financial and operational risks, analysing reports, and monitoring projects. Supporting procurement, contract management, institutional assessments, proposal development, and final reporting.·       (HR Management) Acting as HR focal point and ensuring smooth HR workflows. Coordinating staff training, supporting recruitment and employment conditions, and maintaining local staff management frameworks. Advising supervisors and coordinating the MbO process.·       (Support to Partners) Providing partners with training and guidance in finance, HR, administration, ICS, and PCM. Supporting audit processes and monitoring implementation of recommendations. Strengthening partners' systems for compliance and effective delivery. Examples of recent assignmentsCFPA deployed to the Swiss Cooperation Office in Juba, South SudanAdministrator deployed to the Humanitarian Bureau in Bangui, Central African Republic Skills and requirements5 years of professional experience, at least two of which must have ideally been abroad in the humanitarian context.Ideally, knowledge and experience in using SDC operational instrument, in particular PCM, financial, administrative and logistical management, budget management tools.Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in complex and dynamic environments.Political and diplomatic flair in relations with different parties and interest groups and ideally experience in collaborating with multilateral organisations, civil society and authorities. QualificationsUniversity degree or equivalent professional training in finance, business administration or any related field. If you are interested in taking part in SHA field missions, please consult the SHA page and send this  curriculum vitae (SHV CV (DOCX, 4 Pages, 59.8 kB, English)) along with a motivation letter stating the competences you bring to the SHA specialist group(s) of your interest to: rekrutierungskh@eda.admin.chSDC – Humanitarian Aid Department and SHASHA Personnel DivisionMrs Selina Lüthi