Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.
Position: Hygiene Promotion Officer
Location: Borno
Responsibilities * Develop Hygiene promotion tools adapted to local context;
* Participate in WASH assessments and data collections;
* Organize and conduct meetings and training for Community Based Organization/groups and volunteers involved in WASH activities;
* Organize and implement hygiene promotion activities through community participation;
* Establish action plan for hygiene promotion and monitor progress in collaboration with hygiene promotors and community volunteers;
* Oversee distribution of Hygiene and IPC material/kits;
* Monitoring and supervision of WASH activities;
* Prepare weekly and monthly reports of WASH activities and compile the reports submitted by volunteers;
* Support community mobilization and other programs of SCI
* Any other tasks assigned by line manager to achieve the objectives of position.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Education in Water, Sanitation and hygiene, sociology, anthropology, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
* At least 2 to 3 years experiences in hygiene promotion
* Previous experience of working in community based WASH programs;
* Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability in a WASH context;
* Experience of organizing and conducting training and meetings;
* Excellent communication skills and knowledge of English, Hausa, Kanuri and other local languages;
* Ability to write clear reports;
* Good knowledge of participatory approaches for behavior change (PHAST/SARAR, CHAST, CLTS)
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Application Closing Date:
25 October, 2017
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
Shortlisting and interviews will be done as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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