UNICEF
Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools Consultant, GPD WASH, 6.5 months, CoE Nairobi, Kenya (Remote) # 593463
- Duty station
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Country / area
- Kenya
- Region
- Africa
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Closes
- in 5 days Source: 23:55, Jun 09, 2026 Africa/Nairobi
About this role
The UNICEF Consultant will support the Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for hand hygiene and WASH in schools. The role involves conducting research, analyzing data, and providing technical guidance to strengthen WASH practices in educational institutions. The consultant will work remotely from Nairobi, Kenya, with potential travel required. The ideal candidate will have expertise in WASH programs, education systems, and public health interventions, with experience in developing and implementing hand hygiene initiatives in school settings.
Key requirements
- 5+ years WASH program experience
- Experience in school health programs
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Experience with UNICEF programs
- Knowledge of Kenyan education system
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in WASH programs, education systems, or public health interventions.
- Required degree
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, Environmental Health, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Languages
- English
COE Nairobi is seeking qualified candidates for the consultancy on Hand Hygiene and WASH in Schools, Global Practice for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nairobi, Kenya, remote with travel for 6.5 months. Location: Kenya Deadline: 9 Jun 2026 11:55 PM
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