Project Summary: AVSI is implementing in Ikwoto and Torit County a project called NEWSH – Nutrition, Education, Water, Sanitation and Health through Primary Schools in Ikwoto and Torit Counties Eastern Equatoria in South Sudan, aimed at the improvement of the living conditions of the population residing in Ikwoto and Torit Counties trough a multi sector intervention.
The purpose of the project is to increase access to and delivery of basic primary education, healthcare, water and sanitation facilities, and hygiene awareness for the population in the project area through an integrated and participatory approach.
Job Title: Hygiene Promoter – Isohe and Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan
Main Duty: The Hygiene Promoter will promote hygiene and sanitation awareness and behaviour change in AVSI’s areas of operations.
Specific duties:
• Carry out day to day activities in the communities where AVSI has drilled boreholes, to sensitize the local communities in the fields of access to clean water, promoting hygiene in the household and greater community and sensitizing on the links between hygiene and good health.
• Train new or refresh existing Water Source Committees and monitor their performance, fencing of the boreholes, daily management of the water source and basic maintenance of the pump.
• Follow community based activities/works to improve the overall water and sanitation conditions in the communities they are working in.
• Work towards the improvement of the overall sanitation and hygiene conditions of the geographical area of competence.
• According to an agreed work plan, carry out activities to reach project objectives in the field of water and sanitation.
• Be the first point of contact for AVSI with the communities and local authorities for the water and sanitation activities in the villages or communities where he/she operates in.
• Facilitate the preparations for community meetings, sensitizations and other public activities.
• Carry out population surveys and registration of beneficiary data as required.
• Collect and compile weekly and monthly activity reports on hygiene and sanitation, and analyze it for field use.
• Assist in the organization and carrying out of distributions in case of need.
• Assist in the carrying out of surveys, evaluation and monitoring in close cooperation with the Water and sanitation team.
• Meet regularly with the AVSI water and sanitation team to discuss activities and progress
• Any other duties and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
Duty Station: 2 Hygiene Promoters will be based in Isohe, Ikotos County, and 3 Hygiene Promoters will be based in Torit, Torit County. They will be working extensively in rural targeted communities including extended overnight field visits.
Required Qualifications:
• At least 2 years work experience with NGOs in the Health/ Sanitation sector
• Good working knowledge of communities within Ikotos County and Torit County (to reside in Isohe or Torit and surrounding areas is a plus)
• Good knowledge of the English language – spoken and written
• Fluency in Juba Arabic and any other local languages spoken in the assigned locations
• Basic skills with computers (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Good skills in reporting system
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and diplomatic skills
• South Sudanese nationality is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in community mobilization
• Availability to work extensively in the rural areas
• Women are encouraged to apply
Deadline for Application:
Candidates interested in applying, should submit the following:
- Introduction Letter;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae - including names and address/contact of past employers;
- Contact Information (mobile-satellite number, e-mail, location, contact person…)
by 21st March 2012 to AVSI Coordination South Sudan – Torit Office or AVSI Juba Office c/o Usratuna compound
Hygiene Promoters, Torit and Isohe, EES
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