Lutheran World Federation World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.  LWF-ET is in need of hiring qualified professional to fill this post: Hygiene & Sanitation Officer 

Place of work:  Amhara Region

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Implement sanitation) and hygiene 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 weekly, 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, HIV/AIDS 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 Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Community and institutions.
• Monitor 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  

Job Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Environmental Science & other related fields from recognized University/College

Required Experience:

Key competencies:

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills required
• Ability of planning for better future and crisis management
• Interested to work under pressure and in harsh environment
• Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

How to Apply

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NB: Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter. Due to urgency of the vacancy the selection will be done on a rolling base. Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.