Slot: 3 Positions Job Summary
Under the supervision of WASH Officer, the WASH assistant will participate in hygiene campaigns, participate in house to house hygiene promotion, and prepare written materials and reports on field activities, clearly elaborate adapted messages for beneficiaries, as well as support hygiene promotion and other WASH activities in the communities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance of the WASH officer, the WASH Assistant will support:
Selection and training of the hygiene promoters (VCM).
Collection of bio data for both VCMs and beneficiaries in communities.
Input beneficiaries’ data into spread sheet in preparation for distribution of NFI kits in communities.
Train and monitor VCMs on how to conduct hygiene promotion sessions and fill their log sheets properly document topics discussed, advice provided, document issues of concern for IMC follow up action, number of attendees to sessions, etc
Collection of VCM log sheet on monthly basis and certifying work done by VCMs.
Identification of the most appropriate messages regarding the target population.
Organize training sessions and participate in facilitation in IDP camps and host communities.
Evaluate the necessary material needed for a campaign/activity.
Mobilize the community on change behavior regarding hygiene practices.
Participate in hygiene campaigns, doing shows in schools and at community level and IDP camps in close coordination with community volunteers
Actively participate alongside community volunteers in identifying locations/sites for WASH infrastructures (latrines construction/rehabilitation, borehole drilling/rehabilitation, etc) in the beneficiary communities.
Animate focus group, giving clear messages on good hygiene practice.
Report the progress of the work to the supervisor
Report possible problems or conflict during the activities or any other issues that requires IMC follow up/ action
Conduct household assessments.
Conduct the distribution of water, hygiene and sanitation items.
Collection of water sample from household and source and also conduct quality tests using the delaqua KIT
Write daily reports on VCMs evaluation, water testing and NFI distribution.
Relating closely with VCMs to identify informal settlements in host communities.
Relate with M & E in providing accurate data for impact analysis during post distribution survey and also to input into monthly and quarterly reports
Regular reporting of Hygiene Promotion activities to supervisor/ WASH Officer
Provide support to other areas of the department as may be required by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or any related field
Strong communication skills
Passion for community development work in local communities, with children and vulnerable people
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is required
Prior experience in humanitarian/ emergency response programs not mandatory but will be an added advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should address their applications to the “Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps” via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com Note
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imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com
