International Rescue Committee - Hygiene Promotion Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
International Rescue Committee - Hygiene Promotion Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionThe Position mainly involves undertaking rapid need assessments and implementing Emergency hygiene promotion and capacity building interventions in Gedeb and Yirgachefe woredas in Gedeo zone of SNNP region.
This position also involves deployment to emerging emergencies throughout Ethiopia whenever needed.
Major Responsibilities
Reports to Senior ERRO/ERRM .
In collaboration with other team members, the Sanitation and HP Officer undertakes detail Hygiene and Sanitation need assessments.
Prepares detail physical & financial implementation plan for emerging emergency responses;
Assist in preparing of IEC Materials to be used at community level.
Ensure the proper dissemination of hygiene and sanitation messages.
Organize community level hygiene awareness campaigns and prevention of AWD.
Organize training for community representatives on Hygiene and sanitation and AWD control.
Plan and ensure the proper distribution of Non Food Items.
Works closely with Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the response;
Works in collaboration with IRC EH Officer, Technitians and Ensure proper integration of the interventions.
Produces activity progress reports as per the preset reporting schedule and submit to the supervisor.
Prepare brief emergency related monthly updates and submit to the supervisor.
Establish and train water user association committees with support of the Woreda Water Office
Facilitate/conduct orientation, workshops and training for Water user Association committees.
Facilitate community participation during the emergency interventions.
In coordination with woreda water office and EHOs, Ensure the WUA have developed by laws and follow up the functionality of by laws
Facilitate meeting for program staff with partners like water user Association committee and communities etc. when necessary.
Conduct continuous monitoring and consult of water user Association committees on management of their own water system.
In collaboration with other HPO and EH team ensure high level of community participation in the project and regularly track the community participation in terms of money with local labor market standard.
Identify, compile and maintain training materials for uses.
Provide information on technical
problems and feedbacks to the technical team on time.
Mobilize community for participation in various projects like local construction materials, tranche excavation back filling pipe line, fencing of water schemes, sanitation of water point etc based up on the community action plan.
Facilitate training to Woreda Water and Health officials.
Facilitate proper hand over of water schemes to the water user Association committee and respective woreda water, finance and Health offices.
Report activity progress and situation on monthly bases to the SERRO/ERR manager of the respective woreda.
Maintain strong working relationships with respective IRC staffs and partners like WUAs, HEWs, Community health workers, kebele leaders, school teachers by organizing regular review meetings at kebele level at least once per month
Facilitate and Ensure that all the WUA has developed by laws, has standard water fee collection and opened bank account for proper facial management system of the collected water fee and link with government sectors for sustainability of the system
Perform other task assigned by his/her supervisor
Job Requirements
3 years of relevant experience for BSC Degree sanitary science, Environmental Health , Public Health and related fields.
6 years of relevant experience for diploma holders.
Community mobilization skill is a plus
NGO experience is advantageous
Basic computer skill
How to Apply
Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials by 9th May 2019
Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
Name of the position you have applied for
Date of application
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee - Hygiene Promotion Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia
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