Background

HelpAge International (www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organizations and individuals working together to ensure that older people lead dignified, active, healthy, and

secure lives. HelpAge International’s secretariat is based in London, UK and closely works with its supporting network members- Age International, HelpAge Germany and HelpAge USA.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people- led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy, and secure lives. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people – including Governments, regional institutions, policymakers, development partners, the private sector, UN organizations, and academic institutions. In the Africa region, we will deliver this through a combination of program, policy, and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care, and humanitarian response.

HelpAge has been operating in Ethiopia since 1992 and has been engaged in thematic sectors including Inclusive Humanitarian Action, Social protection, health and care, and capacity building of local partners. HelpAge International is also responding to the needs of Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees with a special focus on the specific needs of older people, Persons living with Disabilities, and other most vulnerable groups in Oromia, Gambella, and Benishangul Gumuz regions.

We are looking for motivated and self-driven individuals  for the various  positions  in Benishangul Gumuz.

Read the below cross-cutting points applicable for all positions.

Our Values: Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviors that demonstrate and support them.InclusiveWe respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.ImpactWe value and recognize the contribution of our staff and network members, as we put older people at the center of everything we do.Partners       We work with partners and network members & others to increase reach,influence and impact. We are committed to a culture ofcollaboration and building positive relationships.Learning -     We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together tofind creative solutions.

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Overall Purpose of the Job

Under the leadership of the Program Coordinator and Project focal person, the Sanitation and Environmental Health Officer will be responsible for the overall implementation, monitoring, and

evaluation of the sanitation and hygiene promotion component of the project in targeted locations of Kamashe Zone. The position holder provides technical support and expertise in the areas of environmental health, and ensure the component is implemented in accordance with established protocols, guidelines, and best practices from HelpAge, MOH, and other international standards.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Responsible for the management of the public health component of the WaSH project in the designated district including proper planning and organizing of tasks, providing technical guidance and management of project scope and deliverables;

• Ensure timely and quality implementation of sanitation and hygiene components;

• Along with the WaSH officer, organize and coordinate sanitation and hygiene campaigns and promotion activities as well as the water treatment chemical distribution and tailored community education supported by the project’s community workers and woreda and community level government structure. This includes Health technicians at woreda level, and Community Health Workers (CHW) and Health Development Army (HDA) at community level;

• Assist in organizing and facilitating capacity building trainings for WASHCOs and scheme care takers;

• Liaise with the relevant government partners and structure and make use of the same to ensure regular Hygiene and sanitation education is structured where technical guidance is provided from the higher level, i.e. by the zone and woreda level technicians while actual campaign is implemented by the people at the community level. The position holder is responsible for guiding, following, and support the system technically;

• Technically support the above by strengthening community-level H & S committees and facilitating basic community health education through home-to-home visits, community meetings, schools (Schools based Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene clubs), health centres, FBOs, social occasions, etc;

• Make regular follow-up and monitoring of sanitation and hygiene practices, as well as emergency public health risks for timely response;

• Adopt and ensure implementation of basic guidelines and standards for public health in emergencies;

• Collect, analyse, and report on community hygiene and sanitation issues arising from the target groups for planning, implementing monitoring, and evaluation purposes. Follow up on hygiene and sanitation progress reports from partners and prepare consolidated reports;

• Make regular follow-up and monitoring of sanitation and hygiene promotion components with emphasis on accountability, effectiveness, quality, and sustainability;

• Ensure adequate and timely documentation of all Sanitation and Hygiene related activities;

• Prepare or collect relevant IEC (Information, Education Communication), BCC (Basic Community Conversation), PHAST (Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation) and CLTSH materials, produce and distribute them to the target groups;

• Ensure integration of Humanitarian Principles, sphere standards, and cross-cutting issues e.g. aging, gender, HIV & AIDS, disability, and environment into planned sanitation and hygiene promotion activities.

Representation, Coordination, and other

• Organize and submit weekly updates and periodic progress reports on emergency WaSH-related activities of HelpAge to the Deputy Emergency Program Manager.

• Collect, sensitize, and communicate emergency health, sanitation, and hygiene situation of current and potential woredas.

• Document and recommend best sanitation and hygiene practices/interventions.

• Closely cooperate with partners, and relevant government offices (e.g. health and education bureaus) in the target woredas

• Represent HelpAge to local communities, government departments, international agencies, local partners and donors as required

• Attend relevant meetings prepare meeting notes as required and share these with the WaSH officer.

Reporting To: Program Coordinator / Project Focal Person /Kamashi

Duty Station: Kamashe

Length Of Contract: Ten-Month Contract Period.

Job Requirements

Person Specifications

Management Experience ( Mid-level)

• Team management roles, preferable in INGOs;

• Strong communication, negotiation and representational skills;

• Ability to think strategically and analyse information in a meaningful manner;

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate sanitation and health programme activities.

Technical/Programmatic

• MSc or BSc in Public Health

• Professional experience in Emergency Sanitation and health projects implementation (3 – 5 years) including design and implementation of sanitation and hygiene activities;

• Good understanding of standards and requirements in emergency situations;

• Proactive and takes initiatives without the need for prompting by others;

• Excellent skill in facilitating trainings on emergency WASH and Hygiene & Sanitation related issues;

• Experience in undertaking KAP surveys and identifying barriers to hygiene behaviour.

Behavioural Competencies

• Results Orientation towards own and team’s role in line with organisational priorities, decisive, passion and drive for high quality work

• Working with others, in a team environment, receiving and providing feedback, contributing to the team’s success, and managing conflicts if it occurs;

• Self-Management, by demonstrating Integrity and credibility, leading by example, committed, knowledgeable and confident on the job functions and superior communication skills.

How to Apply

Females are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, including your expected salary.An updated curriculum vitae (CV) not more than 4 pages, with a minimum of two referees, including your most recent line manager.Send your application by email to hr.eth@helpage.org before the closing date. Indicate the vacancy reference No. and the post you are applying in the subject line of your mail. 

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Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion or other characteristics).