WASH Technical Assistant – Hygiene Promotion

Thessaloníki

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Thessaloníki
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Administrative support
- Environment
- Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Emergency Aid and Response
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization experienced in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. In the light of the high influx of migrants to the Greek islands, NRC has started an emergency response programme on the island of Chios in mid-October 2015. NRC directly assisted over 70,000 refugees and migrants, working together with the Greek authorities, humanitarian actors and volunteers to set up and maintain a dignified and efficient flow of refugees from arrival at the beach, via registration and reception facilities, to departure by boat or plane to mainland Greece. NRC Thessaloniki is now looking forward to cover the position of WASH Technical Assistant – Hygiene Promotion in Thessaloniki to respond to the humanitarian needs. Please visit our website at www.nrc.no to learn more.

The purpose of the WASH Technical Assistant position is to provide administrative or technical support in Shelter/WASH - in camps Project.

Job description

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Assist a range of support with the implementation of the WASH portfolio according to plan of action
Implements independently procedures and activities within WASH as delegated
Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise
Work in partnership with the host refugee populations in the camps, municipality workers and other organisations to promote safe WASH practices
Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, distribution, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
Support the creation of distribution plans and implement these when required.
Mobilize communities to identify priority public health issues, hygiene promotion activities
Carry out Hygiene Promotion activities
Enhance communication and contact with communities by engaging with community members to discuss action plans, mobilize community participation and, through this, to act as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes.
Work with non-WASH programs (Shelter and SMS) to provide consistent community messaging and information about NRC services.
Train community members, municipal workers and local partners on improving hygiene related conditions and carry out targeted hygiene promotion campaigns depending on the needs.
Carry out stock control and distribution activities both routine and emergency, as required
Collect, compile and submit all monitoring and evaluation data required to document activities and material and stock needs.
Support the development of technical specifications for requests and quotations

Qualifications

Knowledge of health, hygiene, teaching, or community development
Knowledge of stock management
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Some knowledge of English
Knowledge and experience regarding Veria and Alexandria refugee camps
Fluency in Greek, verbal and written
Fluency in Arabic, verbal and written
Valid driver’s license
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
You should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct.