Employment at World Vision Tanzania - Deadline 15-Dec-16

Hygiene and Sanitation Officer

Purpose Of The Position
To provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation programs, behavioral change methodologies (eg. Participatory hygiene and Sanitation Transformation – PHAST; Child hygiene and Sanitation Training – CHAST; Community-led Total Sanitation- CLTS) and hygiene promotion campaigns within WVT areas of operation.

Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Roles And Responsibilities

• To support WASH projects/programs Team Leader in ensuring compliance of all hygiene and sanitation standards and donor regulations.
• Development of concept papers, proposal writing, engage in negotiation with potential donors and building capacity to WVT staff on appropriate hygiene and sanitation packages.
• Coordinate TOT on PHAST training in targeted projects.
• Coordinate with water supply and sanitation field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH Program are integrated.
• Development of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials
• Develop materials to promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services.
• Ensure that action is taken to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks.
• Provide technical support in preparation of divisional strategies, annual operational plan and budget.
  

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Education
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training

• Minimum Qualification required: BSc in Environmental Health, Bachelor of art in public health, social sciences or related fields.

• Experience: At least 2 year experience and understanding of Hygiene Promotion and community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities
• Preferred: Experience in implementing community programs, and conversant with CLTS and other behavior change methodologies
• Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Computer skills.
• Demonstrate ability in supervision
• Experience in working with water projects
• Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors
  

Other Competencies/Attributes

• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Perform other duties as required.
  

Working Environment / Conditions

• Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field
• Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 10%

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