Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programmes, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.
Action Against Hunger is looking for a One (1) FSL Hygiene Promoter in Basra.
Work place: Basra with frequent visits to ACF areas of interventions.
Type of contract: Initially three (3) months Fixed-Term contract with the possibility of extension.
Working Hours: Full Time Contract of minimum 40 hours per week up to a maximum of 48 hours per week
Monthly Basic Salary: Action Against Hunger provide competitive salary according to ACF salary grid.
Benefits: Monthly Transport Allowance , Medical Insurance and + End of Year Benefit.
Purpose of The Position:
Define the content, organize and deliver the hygiene promotion program for target populations
Specific Objectives:
Objective 1: Implement the hygiene promotion strategy
The Hygiene Promoter is responsible for the following:
- Organize sessions in the targeted area to identify the deficiencies in terms of hygiene, sanitation and the use of water;
- Prepare and organize sessions in the schools in term of personal hygiene, handwashing, COVID-19 prevention, menstrual hygiene, etc.
- Organize/facilitate awareness sessions regarding personal hygiene practices for men/women in identified locations;
- Participate in preparing training modules for the promotion of hygiene with the supervisor;
- Create hygiene promotion tools;
- Participate in developing teaching tools adapted to various levels of the population: songs, games, meetings, training, etc.;
- Participate in evaluation/assessment missions;
Objective 2: Train and mobilize the Hygiene promotion volunteers
The Hygiene Promoter is responsible for the following:
- Liaise with the authorities, committees and other beneficiaries ;
- Identify the privileged partners within the communities: schools, hospitals, clinics, mosques, etc;
- Participate in identifying the targeted population and areas;
- Apply the methodologies defined for the sensitizing sessions on hygiene promotion;
- Participate in elaborating a schedule of awareness raising activities;
- Provide training sessions to HP volunteers and/or to targeted populations;
- Write a summary of the activity reports;
- Propose possible improvements.
Objective 3: Prepare and conduct the distributions
The Hygiene Promoter is responsible for the following:
- Participate in the organization and in the implementation of the distribution (leaflets, posters, kits, etc.) and Post Distribution Monitoring surveys;
- Participate in the organization and the distribution of surprise soaps, cleaning kits, etc.
- Intervene in case of dispute;
- Suggest possible improvements in hygiene promotion program.
Objective 4: Relay ACF activities and objectives to the communities and partners
The Hygiene Promoter is responsible for the following:
- Develop contacts and explain to stakeholders and to targeted populations the activities and the objectives of the programs;
- Represent the organization with the beneficiaries with the agreement of the hierarchical supervisor;
- Under the delegation of the line manager and Field Co ; Inform relevant local authorities about all aspects of the programs;
- Respect ACF charter;
- Involve and inform the communities in the implementation of the program;
- Work in collaboration with the stakeholders.
Recruitment Criteria:
Qualification/Degree: |
Degree in social studies or equivalent training/experience in related field, familiarity with different hygiene activities |
Professional Experience |
At least 1 year of professional experience in Hygiene promotion field work with NGO (Awareness activities…) |
Technical Skills |
Pedagogical skills –Knowledge about local area of intervention, good user of Microsoft office package (word, excel, etc.) |
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General Skills Managerial Skills (if applicable) |
Good Capacity to communicate with people, Good team Spirit, Good Analytical capacity, Good Human relations, Good physical condition, good reporting skills – Rigour – Meticulous |
Language Skills |
Spoken proficiency in Arabic is essential Spoken and written English is a plus |
Other Requirements |
Very good Knowledge in Microsoft software: Word and Excel |
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing Date: Thursday,9th, September,2021
Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) including 2 professional references and a copy of any relevant Certification/Degree and a copy of National ID and/or Residency Card to
recruitment-ba@iq-actionagainsthunger.org
Please indicate the job reference number: BAS/Wash/16/092021, in the e-mail subject line.
Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates to apply.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en
