Tasks and Responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, procedures and SOP’s
Conduct hygiene promotion campaign through door to door and focused group discussion methods within the IDP host community
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Promote and share ideas for improvement
Perform according to NRC’s programme strategy, work and development plan within the IDP host community
Advocate and train community leaders on community hygiene
Working closely with water point committees in promoting WASH activities
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about hygiene promotion activities
Conduct hygiene promotion campaign through door to door and focused group discussion method
Assist in the distribution of relevant IEC materials for hygiene promotion within the community.
Ensure that NRC’s activities are conducted in line with best practice, guided by and effectively abide by the humanitarian principles
Performs any other duty as requested by NRC Wash Officer
Qualifications
Diploma in public/environmental health, social science, communication or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience
Experience from working with hygiene promotion/communities mobilization projects in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage
Knowledge of health problems related to sanitation in emergency situation and appropriate prevention strategies
Understanding of cultural beliefs and practices
Knowledge of hygiene promotion methods targeted at adults and children.
Understanding of basic health messages and their limitations.
Knowledge of Hygiene promotion messages among children, adult and people of old age
Knowledge of beneficiary selection for NFI in humanitarian context (vulnerable groups within the affected area).
Knowledge of appropriate use of IEC materials in promoting hygiene within the community
Communication and mobilization skills
Basic communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa, Kanuri and Fulani preferred)
Personal qualification
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Ability to work in insecure environments
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We offer
Commencement: September 2017
Contract period: 5 months (with possibility of extension)
Contract Type: Part time (Working Days – 5 days per week)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State
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Please follow the following application procedures:MAIDUGURIORNOTE
Apply via :
ng.vacancies@nrc.no
