Job Description

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

 Throughout our over 26 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

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 PIN currently invites applicants for the position of: Hygiene Promotion Officer for the specific project entitled

‘’Multisectoral life-saving response to the acute needs of the most vulnerable IDPs and returnees in Guji and West Guji zones, Oromia, Ethiopia”

Length of Contract: Definite employment contract until September 30, 2021

Required Number: 2 (two)

Hygiene Promotion Officer Specific tasks are:

 Main Responsibilities: 

• Oversees the project’s hygiene promotion activities including preparation, promotion, and distribution of IEC materials, community meetings and awareness raising campaigns, behavior change communication techniques, etc.  
• Ensure that the project’s hygiene promotion indicators and targets are achieved as outlined in the work plan  
• Conduct training of trainers (ToTs) for public health focal points (HEW & HAD)   
• Work closely with the program team members in order to integrate hygiene promotion activities into other activities (NFI distributions, construction works, etc.) 
• Conduct meetings and discussions (focus group discussions; community conservations, etc.) on a regular basis to understand the main gaps in awareness on public health and hygiene, preferred communication channels of the community, etc.  
• In close coordination with M&E, include questions on public health and hygiene awareness and behaviors in baseline, end line, and other monitoring activities  
• Incorporate hygiene promotion messages and trainings into the trainings for the WASHOCOs (WASH committees) 
• Participate in Working Groups and coordination efforts related to hygiene promotion, behavior change communication, etc. in the project area  
• Closely coordinate with your PIN Hygiene Promotion colleagues to ensure that messages and approaches are harmonized across projects and locations 
• Ensure COVID-19 prevention messages are mainstreamed throughout the hygiene promotion activities  
• Stay up-to-date on key messages from the government, WHO, Clusters, etc. and update materials accordingly 
• In close coordination with the procurement team, support in the preparation of procurement plans, prepare procurement requests, etc. related to hygiene promotion and IEC materials or services  
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on the progress of the hygiene promotion activities  
• Perform other related duties assigned by supervisor. 

        Additional Tasks: 

• Collaborate with other actors working in the target community 
• Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary job description.   

Job Requirements

• Minimum BSc/BA in Public Health, Nurse, Hygiene promotion, Water supply and Sanitation, Development studies and any other WASH, Medical related fields or other fields of studies with relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 (one) year of experience
• Emergency Project work experience, Community mobilization is advantageous
• Experience and working relationship with partners, local government and communities etc.
• Previous working experience in the INGO environment is advantageous
• Knowledge of spoken & written Amharic, English and spoken local language Oromifa is advantageous
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the position should fill the application form and send CV and the necessary documents until October 13,2020 via following the link: Application Form Hygiene Promotion Officer

Should any information needed please contact using: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz   

 Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

 People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies available at: www.peopleinneed.cz/policies

Women and internal Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.