Community WASH Professional La Guajira At Americares

The La Guajira WASH Community Professional will be in charge, among others, of the following functions:

• Provide education in water, sanitation and hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits to members of the Wayúu communities in the project intervention areas through educational workshops;
• Support the development of recreational-educational materials adapted to the local context to promote hygiene habits;
• Support and actively participate in field activities carried out within the framework of the project to generate agreements in the care of water resources for human consumption and productive use;
• Ensure the correct application of the various support instruments for educational activities (attendance lists, photographic memories, monitoring and progress presentations, etc.).
• Systematize relevant project data and information in digital tools (Kobo ToolBox) periodically.
• Support the MEAL team in completing satisfaction and project exit surveys.
• Support community relations for the processes of improving the infrastructure of artisanal water wells and the adaptation of local gardens.

RATINGS:

• Professional in the social or human sciences (social work, pedagogy or ethno-education, sociology, anthropology, among others).
• Minimum two years of experience working in the field with communities, preferably carrying out educational activities in water, sanitation and hygiene. Essential experience with Wayúu indigenous communities. It is a plus to speak the Wayuunaiki language.
• Knowledge of the local water, sanitation and hygiene dynamics of the indigenous population of La Guajira.
• Experience with non-governmental organizations, associations and local entities.
• Ability to track activities and report on programmatic data.
• Management of the Office package and digital tools.
• Practical knowledge and experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods and tools.
• Ability to effectively utilize limited available resources and adapt to changing project needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary: COP 2,800,000