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GS-Community Hygiene Promoter (National)

Gardo

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Gardo
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Environment
    • Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.  

Overall purpose of the role: 
The overall purpose of the position is to contribute to health improvement though improved access to sustainable WASH services & promoting safe hygiene practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities to host communities and IDPS in Gardo district
 

Responsibilities: -

  • Undertake hygiene promotion through the use of standard methodologies such as PHAST and CHAST and make use of IEC materials developed by DRC or the WASH cluster – Somalia
  • Carry out Hygiene Promotion activities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles.
  • Help identify key hygiene practices to be addressed and carry out appropriate activities to promote safe practices. These activities may include the following:
  • communication activities such as community meetings, drama, information campaigns, use of educational materials (IEC materials) etc.;
  • Support to water-point committees, hygiene committees, latrine attendants etc. 
  • Mobilize disaster-affected and / or IDP communities as appropriate.
  • Act as the link between the WASH response and the affected population at community level.
  • Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
  • Gather data during needs assessments, baseline studies, and periodic studies, and help feed back findings to stakeholders.
  • Help plan activities to reduce WASH-related risks.
  • Record data on routine activities and WASH conditions and forward it to the Hygiene Promoters.
  • Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly plans.
  • Conduct household surveys and visit in order to identify new participants to the Hygiene Promotion sessions, and Conduct hygiene promotion sessions in the field
  • Liaise with water supply and sanitation field staff.
  • Liaise with community leaders and other sectors and agencies working locally.
  • Encourage the participation of community members throughout the Programme.
  • Act in a way that is sensitive to gender, protection, the environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns.
  • Any other assignment assigned by your Supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: 

  • Minimum one (1) year of work experience in health, hygiene promotion, teaching or community development. 
  • Experience in hygiene promotion working within a humanitarian organization
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of the community.
  • Trust and wide acceptance by the community.
  • Diplomacy, tact, and negotiating skills.
  • Literacy, numeracy, and record keeping skills are essential.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

  • Must have Secondary certificate with Some prior knowledge of health, hygiene, teaching, or community development 

ABOUT YOU
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership
Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions 
Availability:     10th June 2021 
Duty station:   Gardo
Reporting to:   Shelter & Infrastructure Team Leader 
Duration:         2 Months (Temporary)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS      
As per DRC salary scale 
 

THE POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.
 

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. 
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).  All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.  

Application  
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.   
Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo  under Vacancies no later than 12 May 2021.
 

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