Technical Officer, Networking & Knowledge Management (P2 Level), WSSCC, Switzerland [deadline 11 Sep 2009]

This post at the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) works with monitoring and reporting on the various national, regional and thematic networks operating with support of the Networking and Knowledge Management team, and in programme development and knowledge management.

Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract duration: 2 years

Requirements include:

• University degree (or equivalent qualification) in development studies, humanitarian affairs, international relations, public health, engineering or related field is essential;
• A minimum of 4 years for a Bachelor Degree, or a minimum of 2 years for a Masters Degree of relevant experience is essential;
• At least 2 years experience in working in water and sanitation and sustainable development issues in the context of developing countries is essential; with at least 1 year experience in a developing country setting;
• Excellent knowledge of English: reading, written and spoken is essential.

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11, available at www.unops.org), via email to vacanciesgeneva@unops.org. Include vacancy number – VA/2009/SWOC/WSSCC/008 – and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.