Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Advisor , Juba, South Sudan

This position is contingent upon funding

Description: Pact seeks a Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Advisor for an anticipated five year WASH program in South Sudan, focused on increasing access to water and sanitation in rural Western Equatoria and Central Equatoria. S/He will be responsible for advising on the technical activities of the program related to hygiene and sanitation promotion and behavior change communication. This may include assisting in the design of the program, monitoring of the program, liaison with local partners and building local partner capacity, documenting and disseminating lessons learned, and advising in-country staff on technical and implementation issues related to hygiene and sanitation promotion. S/he will ensure the project’s hygiene and sanitation components are meeting technical quality standards. The successful candidate will be able to communicate WASH hygiene and sanitation concepts clearly to a variety of audiences, promote behavior change, and build the capacity of others in WASH strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop hygiene and sanitation promotion strategies, including behavior change communication strategies, as well as tools and methodologies.

• Design formative research to identify and prioritize current barriers to behavior change and inform BCC hygiene and sanitation promotion campaign development;

• Review local partners’ strengths in hygiene and sanitation promotion

• Create and/or advise on the creation of BCC materials and review content for hygiene and sanitation promotion utilizing both mass media and interpersonal communication channels

• Using best practices in South Sudan and abroad, design integrated strategies to address key barriers to behavior change;

• Work with Community Development Specialists and others to garner community buy-in for promotion campaigns and liaise with relevant local stakeholders.

• Mentor and coach others in best practices for hygiene and sanitation promotion design and implementation, including CLTS and handwashing

• Effectively communicate hygiene and sanitation promotion activities to all relevant stakeholders, staff, and partners

• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting.

Qualifications:

• University degree required, masters preferred in health, social sciences, communication, or other related field.

• At least 7 years’ experience with WASH programs, with at least 3 years focused on hygiene and sanitation promotion.

• Experience with USAID funded programs and behavior change communication

• Experience integrating gender considerations into hygiene and sanitation promotion activities, preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in designing hygiene and sanitation strategies and campaigns, utilizing various communication channels in rural settings

• Knowledge of international best practices in hygiene and sanitation promotion.

• Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, and evidence of their application.

• Strong demonstrated experience to manage staff to deliver on time.

• Work experience in rural and/or post-conflict settings, preferred.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org