Hygiene and Sanitation Promoter

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

50%

Conduct Hygiene and Sanitation Activities

Conduct hygiene sessions needed in the informal settlements based on the results of the applicable assessment healthy camp tools in the field to raise WASH standards and practices among targeted communities

Assist in the planning of activities and events to promote WASH awareness among target communities.

Conduct the distribution of hygiene items in an appropriate and safe manner.

Implement WASH promotion initiatives appropriate to the context ensuring the technical and social aspects of water and sanitation programming are integrated.

Educate target population about key aspects of WASH in a culturally appropriate manner.

Carry out all activities as per the community needs and project standards.

Conduct WASH technical assessments

Timing implementation of project interventions to the target beneficiaries,

Project progress is regularly and accurately reported to Officers for decision making and accountability

30%

Carry Out community mobilization duties on the field

Build constructive relationships with the target community

Identify Community WASH Focal Points within the target communities

Collect the data from the community WASH focal points and prepare reports accordingly (monitoring tools)

Mobilize communities to increase ownership and maintenance of WASH facilities such as the creation and support of WASH/ hygiene committees, organizing monthly community clean up days.

Monitor focal points through field spot checks visits.

Mobilize, motivate and encourage potential leaders to talk to their fellow community members about good WASH practices.

Active and effective Community WASH Focal Points (e.g. community mobilizers and WASH committees) are addressing the hygiene needs of their own communities.

15%

Report & Document

Submit daily reports to the Officer

Document and report on conducted activities and interventions to ensure that needs assessed are being effectively responded to

Data entry (ODK) on a daily basis

Refer the highlighted field needs to the Officer

Ensure that the project’s implementation is on track based on the implementation plan

Project progress is regularly and accurately reported to Project Manager for decision making and accountability

5%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

100%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma

2 years experience in an NGO context

Good organizational and time management skills.

Good written and oral communication skills (English & Arabic)

Good interpersonal skills

Must have cross-cultural sensitivity, problem solving and negotiation skills.

Good team building skills;

Ability to cope and work under pressure.

Ability to write reports

Ability to manage data effectively

Relevant Experience in relief project implementation

Experience in local community and within an NGO context

Has strong knowledge of core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards.

Has strong knowledge about WASH distribution

Has the ability to develop creative session materials

80 % field work

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.