Hygiene Promotion Officer Consultant At Adventist Development and Relief Agency International

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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia. ADRA’s mission is to change one life at a time through enhancing development in individuals and communities. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidate to fill the of HYGIENE PROMOTION OFFICER on consultant basis based in North Galkayo Puntland Somalia.

Duration 8 months

Responsibilities:

The overall responsibility of the Hygiene Officer is to conduct the day-to-day implementation of SHF WASH project dubbed as LISS projects’ hygiene activities aimed at promoting hygiene behaviors among target beneficiaries in institutions and communities in seven locations within north Galkayo Mudug region Puntland Somalia where ADRA is implementing the aforementioned WASH project. He/she will ensure that project hygiene activities are implemented in a timely and efficient manner to ensure value for money in line with ADRA’s programme quality standards and donor requirements. The Hygiene Officer will take the lead in ensuring efficient and effective planning, designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene behavior change interventions. The Hygiene Officer will also be responsible for administration arising from the WaterAid programme.

Programme Planning, Implementation and Reporting

• Participate in planning, implementation, and monitoring of SHF- LISS WASH project activities to achieve the set objectives.
• Facilitate the implementation of the hygiene behavior change campaign at community and institution level in close collaboration with partners and all relevant stakeholders including Government departments to achieve set objectives and targets.
• Work closely with Programme partners and relevant government departments at district level, civil society organizations and community teams to ensure effective coordination and quality delivery of hygiene interventions in line with donor and ADRA Somalia standards.
• In collaboration with district stakeholders, undertake community mobilization and sensitization on project delivery to ensure their full participation as well as adherence to safeguarding policies.
• With support from the ADRA WaSH team, monitor and supervise all hygiene behavior change activities planned under the projects, ensuring adherence to the package design and supporting target beneficiaries to effectively participate in monitoring and supervision of the same.
• With support from the ADRA WaSH team facilitate review meetings and capacity building sessions for hygiene promoters on WASH interventions and sustainability planning and monitor and support their performance.
• Working with the Communications officer and assisting in documenting project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, and other areas
• Compile activity and monthly reports and submit to the WASH Manager
• Ensure that all project documents are well maintained and filed
• Work in collaboration with partner staff to ensure coordinated delivery of interventions at community and district level and convergence areas of other SHF partners
• Carry out other ADRAs assignments as may be required and as directed by the WASH manager t and other ADRA’s staff from time to time at the country office

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting and Learning

• Take part in monitoring of hygiene interventions in line with ADRA monitoring standards and M&E frameworks and SHF
• Ensure that all data related to the Sanitation and Hygiene Advancement programme (SHAP) is uploaded into WaterAid’s online platforms in a timely manner paying due attention to data quality
• Contribute towards the development of learning materials from the project and profiling of ADRA interventions in the project area

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in community Development Studies or Public Health or Environmental Health from a recognized University.
• Strong knowledge and skills in developing social and behavior change communication packages.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementing hygiene promotion and WASH project at institutional, community and district level
• Excellent community mobilization skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Good spoken and written English and good knowledge of at least one language in the implementation area
• A self-starter, possessing a strong work ethic and able to work collaboratively to achieve joint goals
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with online platforms including the use of android phones to upload data
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Commitment to the aims and principles of ADRA. In particular, a good understanding of the ADRA mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
• Commitment to ADRA Child Protection Policy
• Computer literate
• A moderate level of written and spoken English and good communication skills in Somali