Position: WASH Assistant (Hygiene Promotion - HP) Tanzania Nationals only
Tanzania, Norwegian Refugee Council
NRC is looking for qualified candidate for WASH Assistant (hygiene promotion - HP) base at Kibondo.
The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the Shelter / WASH project.
All
NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the
organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and
accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and
relationships.
Duties and responsibilities
- Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
- Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
- Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
- Ensure proper filing of documents
- Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
- Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services, specifically hand washing facilities
- Conduct house to house visits, focus group discussions and mass hygiene campaigns to sensitize the community on good hygiene practices – upon request
- Conduct school visits to create awareness on proper usage WASH facilities in schools and reports any anomalies
- Assess and analyse emerging public health needs and recommends sustainable practical solutions
- Participate in needs assessments, baseline studies and periodic studies, and feedback findings to the stakeholders.
- Support the effective implementation of all WASH activities
- Prepares reports of WASH related activities
- Facilitate community mobilization for all activities related to the provision of sanitation facilities and hygiene promotion, in close coordination with the NRC shelter team
- Support WASH Officer with the preparation of IEC materials and hygiene promotion campaigns upon request
- Represent NRC in relevant meetings
Qualifications
- Diploma in Public Health or relevant professional experience. Possibly experience in social work and / or humanitarian assistance.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
- Experience in community mobilization
- Knowledge of Kirundi
- Political and cultural awareness
- Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment
- Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc) Experience from working as an WASH Assistant or Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Participate in appropriate professional development of project portfolio
At all times in and outside work adhere to NRC Code of Conduct
Personal qualities
- Planning and delivering results
- Empowering and building trust
- Communicating with impact and respect
We can offer
Duty station: Kibondo
Contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits:
According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s
code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kibondo
NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities
NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Application deadline:19/02/2020
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