International Organization for Migration Job Opportunities in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration Job Vacancy Notice 2017/01 - Hygiene Promoter Opportunities in South Sudan

VACANCY NOTICE IOM/JUBA/VN2017/01

Open to Internal & External Candidates

Position Title : Hygiene Promoter (Roving)

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan

Classification : G2/S1

Type of Appointment : One Year Fixed Term (possibility of extension)

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 01 November 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. External and internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first- tier candidates.

Responsibilities

Assist in promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services among IDP and host communities.

Assist the community mobilizers to mobilize the communities to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks, promoting the BCC strategy and keeping records of the community volunteers participating in HP activities.

Assist in communicating effectively with the communities targeted, ensuring that hygiene and health messages are passed on with participatory interventions, allowing ownership and empowerment of the beneficiaries to influence their hygiene and

health.

Assist in selecting, train, and manage Community WASH Standing committees, such as Community Water Management Committee members, sanitation facilities caretakers and volunteer hygiene promoter networks within the targeted beneficiaries.

Participate in the HP campaign by conducting house to house visits focused on hygiene promotion and public health, focus groups and mass campaign using songs, posters, etc. promoting Community

Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS) methodology and assisting the community mobilizers in the implementation of gathering events.

Provide a weekly activity progress report to the Hygiene Promotion and Public Health Officer based in Juba, highlighting achievements versus targets.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator (WASH), Hygiene Promotion and Public Health officer and Project Officers (WASH).

Education and Experience

A High school diploma or a combination of equivalent training and practical experience;

Two years of relevant experience in the field of social mobilization and public health;

Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility and drive for results

Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional background.

English and Arabic language competency is essential, knowledge of Dinka/Nuer is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae marked “Hygiene Promoter (Roving)” to IOM office in Juba in person or e-mail: vss@iom.int.** Applications sent through email need to reflect the position title and vacancy number on the subject line.

Deadline for applications: 01 November 2017. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.