Job Overview
To support the Hygiene & Sanitation Officer in the design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of hygiene and sanitation activities and hygiene promotion campaigns within target areas of intervention, with priority to schools, health care facilities and community.
Location –Nairobi, Kibera
Department – Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Rank – Field Staff
Reports – Sanitation & Hygiene Officer
Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
- Provision of hygiene & sanitation promotion to programme beneficiaries – organizing sessions, conducting trainings, mass campaigns.
- Development of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions, IEC materials, distribution and ensure proper usage
- Prepare work plan for hygiene & sanitation promotion/education activities
- Facilitating appropriate stakeholders involvement in the design and delivery of essential hygiene & sanitation services and facilities – carrying out community mobilization activities, liaising with crucial stakeholders.
- Training of stakeholders on the issues of hygiene and sanitation.
- Providing support/carrying out WASH-NFI distributions – organizing distribution; providing stock count; handing over items to beneficiaries; keeping record of recipients.
- Coordinate with water supply field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH Program are integrated.
- Close cooperation with Monitoring and Evaluation team – preparing baselines, surveys and any other relevant assessment/monitoring documents.
- Provide technical support in preparation of progress reports, annual operational plan and budget.
- Perform any other responsibilities required for the successful implementation of the WASH program
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- At least a diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health or any other related field
Professional Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ previous experience of implementing participatory hygiene promotion and sanitation BCC methodologies (e.g. PHAST, CLTS) particularly in institutional ( schools & health facilities) settings.
Other required qualifications (unique/job specific
- Past experience working in urban informal settlements is an asset
- Ability to demonstrate basic skills of community engagement and mobilization into practice.
- Demonstrate facilitation skills for hygiene & sanitation promotion tools
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly results oriented work culture
- Ability to make sound, independent, decisions
Functional Skills
- Making decisions
- Directing people
- Managing tasks
- Examining information
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
- Interacting with people
- Showing composure
- Team working
- Establishing rapport
- Upholding standards
How to Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear subject line “Sanitation & Hygiene Coordinator”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 3rd May 2024.