Hygiene Promoter - Male

Industry:	N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area:	Field Operations
Total Position:	1
Job Type:	Contract (First Shift (Day))
Department:	WASH
Job Location:	Kohat, Pakistan
Gender:	Male
Minimum Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Degree Title:	Social Sciences, health or hygiene promotion, or community water supply and sanitation
Career Level:	Officer
Minimum Experience:	2 Years
Require Travel:	100%
Apply By:	Jan 16, 2014
Job Posting Date:	Jan 9, 2014

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Job Description:

OBJECTIVES As part of the ACF-Pakistan WASH intervention in ACF Operation areas, the hygiene promoter will be in charge of all activities pertaining to safeguard and improve the public health of the affected population: Promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services Ensuring appropriate community involvement and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities. Ensuring positive acceptance of ACF in the area. MAIN TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES A- Programming Help plan activities to reduce WASH-related risks. Collect data from Community and prepare regular reports on activities and WASH conditions for monitoring. Coordinate with water supply and sanitation field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH Program are integrated. Respect and make respected ACF security rules Help plan and carry out (participate) in baseline assessments. Development of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials Ensuring the nutrition component to be integrated in the hygiene promotion sessions. Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services. Ensure that action is taken to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks. Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities. Perform other work - related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor

Skills Required:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL • Experience and understanding of Hygiene Promotion and community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities • Mobilization of the community conflict related issues in WASH activities • Familiarity with the local culture, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters. PREFERRED • Preference will be given to candidates from Local District. • Good command of English and the local language. • Ability to work well in a team in difficult circumstances.                       Appy Now