BACKGROUND:

Under a five-year contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that runs through November 30, 2020, DT Global  is implementing the USAID Lowland Water Sanitation and Hygiene (Lowland WASH) Activity to support increased access to improved drinking water supply sources and sanitation facilities on a sustainable basis; promote widespread adoption of key hygiene behaviors; improve efficiency and sustainability of food production from irrigated and rain-fed agricultural systems; and advance water resource governance and data management. The Activity aims to expand sustainable water use for agriculture in Somali, Afar and SNNPR (lowland areas) regions of Ethiopia with populations vulnerable to drought and climate change. DT Global is implementing the Activity in partnership with IRC and CARE.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITES:

The Project Officer -MHM is responsible to support the Sanitation and Hygiene (S&H) Specialist for the implementation of the software components of a pilot MHM intervention to be implemented at two schools and surrounding communities in Debub Ari woreda of South Omo, SNNPR. He/she will provide technical support in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of menstrual hygiene promotion and health education and activities aimed to improve access to appropriate MHM materials and supplies with in the targeted two schools and catchment population. The project officer -MHM is also responsible to assist the S&H specialist for identifying, documenting and sharing learnings and best practices around the pilot MHM intervention.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Assist the S&H specialist in preparation and facilitation of trainings planned in the pilot MHM intervention. Coordinate with targeted school administrations and relevant parent committees to ensure planned MHM activities are integrated into school planning & execution.
• Work with the Woreda health office and HEWs in identifying, mobilizing and sensitizing target communities for MHM and sanitation promotion.
• Build and maintain good relationships with school administrations, local authorities, partners and relevant stakeholders and provided progress updates throughout the project cycles.
• Identify successful local retailers or distributer who are interested and willing to experiment selling and distribution of MHM materials and supplies in Jinka town and the two targeted communities.
• Conduct frequent supportive field visits and monitor project implementation in Kaisa and Betsemay schools located in Debub Ari woreda, South Omo.
• Link local sanitary pad retails or distributor to sanitary pad producers or whole sellers in Jinka town and Addis Ababa.
• Plan organize and conduct mass Menstrual Health education at marketplace and community events to reach to mass population.
• Plan events at targeted schools and communities for Menstrual Hygiene Day and ensure appropriate representation from local leaders and other stakeholders.
• Support school gender club to disseminate the knowledge for the whole school community
• Make sure the constructed toilets in the school are being used properly
• Coordinate and support the two schools on preparation of Global Menstrual Hygiene day celebration

• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly reports, collection, and documentation of project information DT global Addis Office and donors .

SUPERVISOR: Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist (S&H Specialist)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:   STTA (5 months)

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in relevant technical discipline and/or qualifications in health hygiene promotion, Public health, Social Work and Social Administration; development studies or social sciences, or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing health promotion and/or MHM projects, including training design, delivery and facilitation.
• Sound understanding of a community development approach to MHM, and hygiene promotion
• Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects is desirable,
• Ability to communicate to varied audiences, including those with limited literacy High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local language (Ari) is required