23 October, 2014

5266 Hygiene Promotion Officer

Live & Learn Environmental Education Vanuatu

Industry:

Non Government Organisation

Location:

Port Vila, travel round Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Not Stated

Due Date:

03-Nov-14

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project Coordinator and the Country Manager, the Hygiene Promotion Officer will be responsible for developing a detailed work plan for, and orchestrating the implementation of, the Hygiene and Sanitation Component of both Sanitation marketing Project and Schools Wash Project in peri-urban communities of Shefa (Port

Vila) and Sanma (Luganville) Provinces.

• A suitable undergraduate qualification in any discipline relating to water engineering, sciences, field of social sciences – public health or health education.

• Some work experience working in water, sanitation, health and hygiene management or working in an NGO setting.

A commitment to consultative and participatory engagement processes with all stakeholders including staff of LLV and the ability to work in a team setting.

A commitment to upholding LLV’s Child Protection Code of Conduct with no criminal and fraud convictions and a commitment to practicing environmental protection and conservation; community-based work; sanitation enterprise marketing; health & hygiene; sustainable development; and community development goals and values.

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and Bislama with some understanding of French would be desirable;

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;

• Community leadership and mentoring skills: the ability to support, motivate and liaise effectively with villagers and community groups;



* For further information and terms of Reference is available upon request, contact Raymond Missack, Administration Officer, Live & Learn Vanuatu on Tel: 27455 or email: raymond.missack@livelearn.org

Please note that late applications will not be considered.



The Hygiene Promotion Officer is required to undertake the following project tasks and activities:

Criteria:

1. Ensure the correct implementation of the activities defined by the WASH Sanitation Marketing (SM) Project Coordinator.

2. Assess and update Hygiene Promotion activities needs (HR, financial, logistics etc).

3. Prepare training materials and conduct trainings for program beneficiaries, for the selected community-based sanitation enterprises (CBSE) and selected schools.

4. Write minutes/reports on the HP activities.

5. Identify the community’s training needs on hygiene practices (sanitation, hand-washing, water quality).

6. Organize regular meetings with community members, leaders, women’s groups, teachers and students to develop their knowledge of water quality, sanitation and hygienic practices.

7. Participate in the design and implementation of WASH assessments, surveys or any other project identification studies in collaboration and coordination with the WASH SM Project Coordinator.

8. Attend local WASH meetings or project-related community meetings in coordination with the WASH SM Program Coordinator.

9. Participate in the writing of any technical documents related to the implementation of WASH activities (for any terms of reference, surveys, technical evaluation and final reports, etc.).

10. Produce reports/minutes with conclusions, recommendations and action points resulting from any meetings or field visits.

11. Any other duties as requested by the WASH SM Project Coordinator or the Country Manager.

Salary:

According to Live & Learn Vanuatu salary scales

Language:

Bislama, English

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How To Apply:

Interested applicant forward your applications to the address below.

Contact Name:

Dr Andrina KL Thomas, Country Manager

Phone:

+678 27448

Email:

andrina.thomas@livelearn.org

Address:

Dr Andrina KL Thomas, Country Manager, Live and Learn Vanuatu, PO Box 1629, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
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