Hygiene Promoter

Hygiene Promoter (WASH)

IDCO, a leading Center of studies and researches, is seeking a qualified female candidates to fulfill the following vacancy, in its office in Gaza:

Position: Hygiene Promoter
Location: Gaza Strip Governorates
Type of Contract: LDC
Deadline for Application: 13/8/2017

Purpose of the position:

-    To reduce the risk of water and sanitation related communicable diseases by promoting good hygiene practice in communities. Coordinate with stakeholders to provide technical input wherever required.
-    To help others improve their personal sanitation practices, and have the ability to travel to areas where high concentrations of citizens desperately require education on the benefits of practicing proper hygiene.

-    To teach lessons instructing people on what constitutes proper hygiene and if necessary, teaches them how to perform such acts. Lessons are tailored to fit the needs of the community, often incorporating additional education to fit the needs of citizens with disabilities.


Duties & Responsibilities:

-    Help plan and carryout activities with the community to reduce WASH-related risks.
-    Keep daily record of the center’s material use in the field.
-    Collect and record data on routine activities and share with supervisor.
-    Participate in gathering of data during needs assessments, baseline survey and other assessments.
-    Act as a link between the community leaders, the community and other stakeholders in the area of implementation.
-    Help identify key hygiene practices to be addressed and participate in carrying out appropriate activities to promote safe practices through; support to water committees, sanitation committees and other community groups.
-    Participation in organizing and carrying out hygiene promotion and campaigns.
-    Act as a link between the community and the center.
-    Mobilize the community to participate in the project and encourage all targeted groups to participate in the project
-    Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly plans.
-    Keep track of the center’s resources, materials and equipment and ensure their safety and proper use.
-    Be a good steward by ensuring that project materials and resources are used effectively.
-    Ensure that WASH activities are integrated with other activities for optimum benefit of the beneficiaries.
-    Ensure that cross cutting issues such as protection, gender, environment, HIV are addresses and mainstreamed in the project.
-    Ensure that the vulnerable people also benefit from the project.

Qualifications:

-    Prior knowledge/training/experience on Health, hygiene, community development
-    Strong communication skills.
-    Experienced in hygiene promotion programs at least 2 years.
-    Experienced in emergency responses.
-    Good listening skills.
-    Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different groups in the community.
-    Trustworthy.
-    Numeric, literacy and record keeping skills.
-    Speak/understand/write in both Arabic and English languages.
-    This Job description is not exhaustive but a guide. Other duties may be assigned as the Supervisor may deem fit for the benefit of the project.

Submissions:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply no later than Sunday, August 13th , 2017.

To be considered applicants must submit the following to
 

[email protected]

-    Cover Letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this position.
-    CV in reverse chronological format.
-    A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please clearly indicate in the subject line “Hygiene Promoter”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in the email, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.

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