- Undertake water and sanitation (WATSAN) and hygiene promotion activities in the project intervention woredas in accordance with LWF/WS policies, priorities and standards.
- Monitor and undertake field verifications on activities undertaken by hygiene Promoters, Health extension Workers, and WASHCOs in the community to ensure an effective implementation of the project initiative and so as to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, sustainability and environmental soundness.
- Report regularly on Sanitation and Hygiene activities implemented in the project intervention kebeles and prepare monthly and project end reports and submit to Emergency response team leader
- Prepare the distribution list and liaise with the kebele and woreda government structure to ensure proper distribution of WASH NFIs
- Liaise with other sectors, particularly with the government water, health and education, to implement and monitor Sanitation and Hygiene activities in the drought affected community of the intervention kebeles and woredas
- Jointly with the technical staff of other implementing partners update detailed needs and resource assessments and revise designs of technical plans as necessary, taking into account practical aspects of implementation, and relevant technical specifications and guidelines.
- Establish sustainability mechanisms and structures that will emphasize community participation and reduce regular costs.
- Ensure the needs of vulnerable group, mainstream gender, vulnerability and environment protection in all Sanitation and hygiene promotion activities.
- Ensure accountability and transparency in all activities to the beneficiaries, line managers, partner agencies, and the Ethiopian Government.
- Conduct Sanitation and Hygiene promotion campaign to create awareness using sanitation and hygiene promotion tools
- Create cooperative and harmonious relations with beneficiaries, government and other implementing partners regarding promotion of best practices in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Community and institutions.
- Monitor construction and usage of existing Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion facilities through visits and provide guidance to hygiene promoters and health extension workers.
- Liaise with Emergency Response Team Leader and provide support to the intervention woredas in latrine construction and WASH NFIs distribution.
- ·Conduct and coordinate basic and refresher trainings for the WASH committee, hygiene promoters and health extension workers as necessary and as per the plan.
- Liaise with relevant staff of both LWF and other implementing partners to monitor and reinforce hygiene and sanitation promotion in the intervention kebeles
- Monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels.
- Develop a community disease awareness system at community level and liaise with all Health center In-charges to monitor and report on prevalence of WASH related diseases.
- Compile weekly, monthly plans and reports on general Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
- Promote accountability and visibility across all aspects of the project.
- Follow all LWF World Service Ethiopia Staff Rules, Collective Agreement and other Operational Manuals.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Emergency Response Team Leader and Regional Coordinator.
Job Requirements
Qualification
- Masters or Bachelor Degree in Public Health or Environmental Science or other related fields from recognized University/College
Required Experience
Minimum of one year relevant experience for Masters’ Degree and three years for Bachelor Degree
Additional requirements
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English
- Knowledge of Amharic and Tigrigna is mandatory
- Experience in areas of emergency sanitation provision and hygiene promotion
- Experience in communicable disease prevention and control
- Interested to work under pressure and in harsh environment
- Any job related trainings
How to Apply
- Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through Ethiojobs website
Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted