Job Description

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal and external candidates to apply for the following position: 

Position:                                   Hygiene & Sanitation Facilitator

Duty Station:                           Dera (Amhara Region)

Duration of Contract:             One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)

Salary:                                       As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                            August 01, 2022

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting the FH/E MWA-SWP Hygiene and Sanitation component. He/she will be responsible for the effective implementation of the overall Essential Hygiene Action (EHA) with special emphasis on Community Led Total sanitation (CLTS) and School WASH(SWASH) activities. Key Result #1 – Plan & implement1.     Plan, implement and monitor SWASH activities and work with the MWA-SWP Project team2.     Promote sanitation and hygiene related behavioral changes, including handwashing, safe drinking water storage, personal hygiene and water quality protection. 3.     Develops appropriate IEC materials related to Hygiene and Sanitation in close consultation with the project team4.     Gather hygiene and sanitation related information from Governmental, Non-Governmental and other appropriate sources at the district level and share it among project staff and FH/E.5.     Mobilize community, establish CLTSH committee and aggressively work toward establishing open defecation free (ODF) villages and kebele’s6.     Facilitate for Sanitation marketing enterprise to preparing the Sanitation business activities 7.     Facilitate procurements of WASH supplies including, detergents and kits;Key Result #2 – Capacity building8.     Train community health animators using structured module9.     Plan, organize and facilitate various training and educational sessions on EHA for health extension workers and project staffs in the district.10.   In collaboration with district Hygiene and sanitation focal person train community CLTSH committee and provide technical support in to enable declare ODFKey Result #3 – Monitoring, evaluation and reporting11.   Conducts regular monitoring of activities to ensure the effective implementation of the hygiene and sanitation program; and communicates timely with a possible recommendation in case of any deviation.Key Result #4 – Partnership and networking12.   Establish and maintain smooth-working relationships with appropriate governmental (mainly Hygiene and sanitation focal person at the health and education office), non-Governmental, faith based and community-based organizations working in related fields at the district level.13.   Actively collaborate and work closely with CLTS committee to maintain ODF environment14.   Carry out any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

⮚        Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

⮚        Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

⮚        Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

⮚        Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

⮚        Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

⮚        In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚        Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located. 

⮚        Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚        Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚        Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚        All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Requirements

 Job Level Specifications

⮚        Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚        Ability to communicate with organization members.

⮚        Physical fitness to operate in a different weather environment.

⮚        Shows a positive attitude that contributes to a good working atmosphere in the office

⮚        Has high level of commitment to work with the poor and help them meet their needs.

⮚        Sound character, honest, trustworthy, hardworking and dependable.

⮚        Has good communication skills and a teachable spirit.

⮚        Love for children and a desire to serve and help them and embody new life.

⮚        High level of initiative taking and capacity in areas of networking and donor liaison. 

Experience

⮚        At least 2 Years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an International NGO settings.

Education/Certifications

⮚        B.Sc in Environmental Health , Public Health, Water and Sanitation, Environmental Science, or Environmental Engineering or relevant field of study

⮚       Experience in sanitation facilities construction progress supervision has added value

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚        Training on Hygiene and Sanitation such as PHAST and CLTSH

⮚        Proactive personality & and self-initiative.

Language

⮚        Proficiency in spoken and written Amharic and /or local language of the operational area and, basic understanding of English required;

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

How to Apply

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer the position title “Hygiene & Sanitation Facilitator” on the subject line of their email and applications.