Job Summary

The major responsibilities at this position include, but are not limited to:

• Reports to Hygiene Promotion Officer
• Participate in assessment of hygiene and sanitation situation for specific emergency responses
• Prepare detail Hygiene and sanitation promotion plan at specific intervention areas
• Disseminate hygiene and sanitation messages.
• Facilitate community level hygiene awareness campaigns.
• Assist in Organizing and Facilitating Training for camp community, EHA on Hygiene and sanitation.
• Assist in Planning, organizing and distribution of emergency supplies to the community.
• Promote latrine construction.
• Participate in Data collection and survey.
• Work closely with other EH team, Implementing partners, ARRA and refugee leaders towards efficient and effective implementation of the response;
• Produce activity progress reports and submit to the supervisor.

Takes additional works as assigned by Supervisor and IRC Management1.      Skill Requirements

• Good experience of computer skill & Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills that function across a diversity of cultures.
• Good experience/skill in community mobilization
• Ability to multi-task & carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support.
• Good command of spoken and written English, Amharic, and local languages.
• Strong sense of personal integrity and attention to detail.
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to sites frequently.
• Willingness to work extra hours in emergencies.

Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social work or related fields from recognized University with Zero Year relevant work experience.
• College Diploma with a minimum of two years work experience on hygiene promotion with I/NGO in emergency and refugee settings; or related.
• Previous experience of implementing participatory hygiene promotion and sanitation methods (e.g. PHAST, CLTS/H,) and organizing campaigns on key hygiene themes.
• Previous experience of implementing institutional (schools & health facilities) hygiene promotions/educations.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and with limited social services and insecure environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly results oriented work culture
• Knowledge, skill and experience in participatory methods for promoting sustainability of WASH interventions.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter through

P.O. BOX: 275, IRC Gambella Field Office.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

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