Community Mobilizer (Hygiene Promoter - WASH)

Committed To Good (CTG)

Jalalabad, Nangarhar, Afghanistan 🇦🇫

Vacancy idVAC-10222
Job titleVAC-10222 Community Mobilizer (Hygiene Promoter – WASH)
LocationNangarhar – Jalalabad
Apply by16-Aug-2023
Start date01-Sep-2023
Duration6 months
Number of vacancies1
QualificationBachelor’s in High school diploma or a combination of equivalent training and practical experience in Public Health, Community Development, (essential).
Sector experienceMinimum of 2 Years year/s of demonstrable relevant Communication experience (essential).
Geographical experienceMinimum of 2 Years year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
LanguagesFluent in Dari (essential).
Fluent in Pashto (essential).

Job description

CTG overviewCTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of positionCTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Role objectivesMobilize community for the WASH programme activities, organize house-to-house hygiene promotion visits, focus group discussions and mass awareness campaigns to promote good hygiene practices within targeted communities.  

Mobilize community for the WASH programme activities, organize distribution of hygiene kits to promote good hygiene practices within targeted communities.  

Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services, and improved hygiene behaviours

Enable effective dialogue with the affected / targeted community to allow the organization to be held to account for the quality of the WASH programme

Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring

Assist in selecting, train, and manage Standing Committees from the targeted community (Community Water Management Committee members and other community volunteers) or other hygiene outreach workers within the targeted beneficiaries

Assist the project team in the assessment for selection of districts and communities for the WASH programme activities.

Assist in the implementation of community events to raise awareness about key hygiene issues and their implications on the health of the community. Examples include “World water day” or “handwashing Days” and the progammes of hygiene and health education established in Schools, child friendly spaces, etc.

Facilitate and conduct community level participatory hazard vulnerability, community action plans, capacity assessments and WASH assessments;

Mobilize district official and community members for the district level WASH Programme activities and assist the district authorities and communities in preparation.

Prepare and submit narrative weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other reports on the WASH activities including training and community mobilization.

Assist in monitoring and ensuring proper field/camp data collection, analysis and storage

Responsible for mobilizing staff and members of schools, Child friendly spaces and other institutions including establishment of hygiene and sanitation clubs and schools/institutions

Conducting KAP surveys, household water sue/consumption surveys etc.

Give support to the monitoring and evaluation team while performing their activities in the field.

Other Functions:

Any other related functions as may be required by the supervisor.
Project reportingN/A
Key competenciesValues
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 
Team managementN/A
Further informationEducation:
High school diploma or a combination of equivalent training and practical experience in Public Health, Community Development, Social Development, Education and/or Public Health, Environmental science, water management or related fields

Experience:
·        At least 2 years of professional experience in community mobilization, public health and WASH, especially in conflict or post-conflict area.
·        Experience with specialised international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organisations, and International specialized NGOs) is an advantage.
·        Good knowledge of United Nation agencies, national/international institutions, government and NGO mandates and programmes;
·        Direct experience in the targeted provinces is essential.
·        Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS:
·        In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
·        Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
·        Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
·        Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Office package
·        Good organizational and monitoring skills
·        Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
·        Ability to work under supervision.
·        Good oral and reporting skills
·        Knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
·        Good organizational and monitoring skills
·        Good assessment, analytical and planning skills
·        Ability to work under supervision.
·        Good oral and reporting skills

Languages

Pashto, Dari

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 16 August 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

Campaigning for a candidate can be grounds for disqualification.
 
Posting period
 
From: 09.08.2023 to 16.08.2023  
 
 No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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