WASH PHP Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Employment Nigeria 03-Sep-2018 YOBE , Engineering

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WASH PHP Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Summary

This position will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and will be directly supervised by the Sector Manager - WASH.
The WASH Public Health Promotion Officer and is accountable for the overall implementation of the Public health promotion and Non-Food Items distribution of the WASH project.

Task and Responsibilities

Ensure that a KAP baseline survey is carried out, analysis done and hygiene promotion strategy is designed on the basis of the findings (for projects more than three months long)
Identify various target groups in geographical area including the Identification, training and mobilization of the Community Health Volunteers and WASH Committees.
In coordination with the WASH Sector Manager, revise and adapt hygiene promotion training material to local context and in line with target groups to be trained
In coordination with the Sector Manager, Participate in the development of culturally appropriate IEC materials, conduct pre-test at community level to inform the final design. Disseminate IEC materials alongside hygiene promotion activities. This should be drawn up as a communication plan.
Continually assess emergency needs, as requested, especially taking in the broader perspective of public health.
Plan beneficiary selection and registration, and led the distribution of NFI kits with the Field Assistant team.
Liaise closely with the WASH Sector manager throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of WASH technical activities
Work closely with the WASH technical(Engineering) team in the implementation of WASH activities especially in the area of community engagement.

Position Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree/HND in public health, social science and other related fields.
At least 2 years relevant working experience in supervising hygiene promotion and community mobilization activities in the humanitarian sector.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to write quality reports.
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited
Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English.
Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.

Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2018.

Note

Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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