With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead a team of government seconded hygiene promoters, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve program objectives.
- Set clear performance goals and expectations for people under your supervision and conduct regular performance evaluations and feedback.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Identify training needs and provide capacity-building opportunities to enhance team members’ skills and knowledge.
Program Development and Implementation:
- Develop and implement comprehensive hygiene promotion program in line with organizational goals and objectives.
- Facilitate community-led approaches to prioritize sanitation and hygiene improvement interventions.
- Conduct assessments and research to identify specific hygiene practices and behaviors that need improvement in the communities and institutions.
- Design and adapt behavior change communication materials, campaigns, and strategies to promote good hygiene practices.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as community leaders, government agencies, and NGOs, to ensure program success and sustainability.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Work with MEAL team to establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the effectiveness and impact of hygiene promotion activities.
- Regularly collect and analyze data on hygiene indicators, program outputs, and outcomes to inform program improvements.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports on program progress, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Produce and submit regular reports as may be scheduled or established in the department.
- Share findings and lessons learned with internal and external stakeholders to promote learning and best practices.
Coordination and Partnership:
- Collaborate with other teams or departments within the organization to integrate hygiene promotion efforts into broader public health initiatives.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, community-based organizations, and relevant stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in relevant forums, meetings, and working groups related to hygiene promotion and public health.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in public health, community health, social sciences, or a related field.
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams, preferably in hygiene promotion, public health, or community development.
- Strong knowledge of hygiene promotion theories, behavior change models, and best practices.
- Familiarity with public health issues, sanitation, water-born and water-related diseases.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and diverse environments.
- Fluency in written and spoken English (fluency in Juba Arabic may be advantageous).Top of Form
We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a Hygiene Promotion Officer, you will play a crucial role in improving public health outcomes and making a lasting impact on communities. If you are passionate about hygiene promotion, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references by August 25, 2025 to [insert contact details]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
For any enquiries regarding this post contact Stephen on +211924282831
Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
