WASH Specialist (NO-3)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Kaduna, Nigeria Posted 11 Nov 2026 Closes 12 Nov 2026

Closing soon

Temporary

WASH Specialist

Public Health Professionals

Salary not stated

Closing soon — applications close today

Applications close on 12 Nov 2026. Check the employer's notice for the exact closing time.

About this role

This UNICEF WASH Specialist job in Nigeria is based in Kaduna: a 364-day temporary appointment (NO-3) for experienced public health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) professionals. Applications close 12 November 2026.

Official vacancy notice

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UNICEF Careers – Vacancy 596824

Vacancy reference: 596824 / 138986

Role details

About the UNICEF WASH Specialist job in Kaduna

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is recruiting a WASH Specialist (NO-3) for its Nigeria operation in Kaduna State. The position is a temporary appointment for 364 days and is suitable for experienced professionals in public health, water, sanitation and hygiene programming.

Job details

Employer: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Profession: Public Health / Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Grade: NO-3 Employment type: Temporary appointment – 364 days Vacancy reference: 596824 / 138986 Published by employer: 5 November 2026 Application deadline: 12 November 2026, 11:55 PM West Central Africa Time Salary: Not disclosed in the vacancy notice

Applicants should consult the official vacancy notice for the complete requirements and selection criteria.

How to apply for the UNICEF WASH Specialist job

Submit your application only through UNICEF's official recruitment portal using the Apply on employer site button on this page.
Applications close on 12 November 2026, 11:55 PM West Central Africa Time.

Important recruitment information

UNICEF does not charge application, processing, interview or recruitment fees. Applicants should use the official UNICEF recruitment website and avoid anyone requesting payment in exchange for employment.

Responsibilities

Programme planning and implementation
Technical support
Humanitarian preparedness
Partnership development
Monitoring
Knowledge management

Requirements

A master's degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Engineering or a related field
At least five years of relevant WASH programme experience
Experience in WASH systems strengthening, programme implementation and coordination
Experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement and humanitarian preparedness or response
Strong programme planning, monitoring and reporting skills
Fluency in English

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