LifeWater International Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter Jobs in Ethiopia

LifeWater International Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 214186

Category: Health Care, Environment and Natural Resource, Community Service
Location: West Arsi Zone, Dodola, Program Kebeles, Oromia
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Salary: Negotiable

Job Description

Job Summary

To measurably improve the quality of life for vulnerable children and families by using Lifewater International’s Vision of a Healthy Village (VHV) strategy and ensuring effective sanitation and hygiene promotion and sustained behavioral change at the household level, and support behavior change at communities, Water Committees, Health Posts and Schools.

S/he is responsible for leading volunteer Community WASH Facilitators in household-level WASH promotion, and supporting WASH transformation in communities, schools, health posts and Water Committees.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Support the Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator in community-level water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion by facilitating Community-Led Total Sanitation triggering, Community Conversations, and monitor community-level progress

Lead volunteer Community WASH Facilitators to reach every household in their target communities with VHV programs

Register Healthy Homes and gather household monitoring data from WASH Facilitators using AKVO

Support the SHC in school level WASH promotion and monitor Water Committees

Participate in program evaluations, including conducting

baseline and endline studies

Prepare and submit weekly action plans and reports to supervisor

Terms of Employment

One-year contract with possibility of extension and probation period of 45 working days.

Number

Eight

Gender

Female

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma (High School Completer with at least three years of vocational training) in public health, teaching, community development, and nursing. University degree in environmental health, public/community health, teaching and other related field is preferred; not mandatory.

For Diploma, minimum three years of experience in similar work. For degree holders, at least one year in similar work.

Previous experience working and living among rural communities

Previous experience in mobilizing and training community members in WASH promotion

Personal Skills and Qualities:

Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Lifewater International

Fluent in Afan Oromo

Flexible and adaptable to changing environments

Honest and dependable in all areas including finances

Strong desire to work in and serve rural communities

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfill all the requirements are invited to submit their CV, copies of relevant credentials and application letter to: ethiopia@lifewater.org within 10 consecutive days of this announcement.

LifeWater International Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter Jobs in Ethiopia