WASH Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project) at Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI) – 2 Openings

Job Title: WASH Officer (Emergency WASH and MPCA Project)

Activities

• Identify and select the Community outreach agents from the affected flood victims who will be part of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization and co-ordinate their work
• Design the contents and methodology of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization campaign as required by the project and according to the instructions of the project coordinator and the guidelines of the humanitarian cluster working group;
• Prepares detail implementation plan, monitor and follow up the timely implementation of activities;
• Provides support and take part to identify, facilitate and provide various trainings for hygiene promoters, sanitation monitors and solid waste supervisors;
• Collects, compile and analyze baseline data; facilitate KAP/KPC surveys and present the result assessed about hygiene and sanitation situation of the target population before and after intervention;
• Lead distribution of WASH NFIs (water containers, hygiene item and water treatment chemicals)
• Monitors and follow-up to ensure the proper dissemination of hygiene and sanitation messages to the target beneficiaries;
• Devise different methodologies for successful achievement of RRI goal by providing technical and technology assistance;
• Provide technical advice for hygiene promoters, sanitation monitors and solid waste supervisors and monitor the activities;
• Scheduling most of his/her time to spend on field work attend hygiene and sanitation activities to facilitate for improved hygiene practices;
• Monitors the hygiene and sanitation situation in Jigawa flood affected area and provide regular updates;
• Maintains close working relationship with government and other relevant partners in the target area and especially IOM.
• Collect, analyze and compile reports from hygiene and sanitation activities and propose better implementation strategy in consultation with the Project coordinator;
• Represent RRI externally with community, local government, cluster coordination meeting and other stakeholders;
• Mobilize the subordinates and lead WASH NFI distribution;
• Collect and disseminate the outputs and drawbacks gained from WASH team in every month report of hygiene and sanitation promotion activities;
• Carry out other additional duties as assigned by line-manager.

Candidate Profile

• B.Sc Degree in environmental health science, environmental engineering, public health, or other related fields.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English and Hausa languages is an advantage.
• RRI is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
• Equal Opportunities:
• RRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics
• Relief Rescue Initiative has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and Abuse (including abuse to children) and Discrimination perpetrated by our staff, vendors, suppliers, and their representatives or related personnel. They are all expected to adhere strictly to RRI’s safeguarding principles, high standards of conduct, ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals affected by the project. We take serious complains and concerns about sexual exploitation and abuse and will not hesitated to enforce disciplinary measures against staff and related personnel found in breach of our policy.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis.
• The application will be reviewed on a Rolling Basis to meet project demand, and RRI reserves all the right to hire as soon as suitable candidates are identified. RRI will not be liable for any Application cost and do not request for any cost in submitting applications.
• Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document / PDF, otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.