Field Facilitator- WASH in Emergency (FF-WinE)

Job Description

Title: Field Facilitator- WASH in Emergency (FF-WinE)

Company Name: HEKS/EPER (Coxs Bazar)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Ramu)

Published: 16 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with at least 2 years’ experience in the development agency.
∎ Or Graduate in any general disciplinary subject with 1-year experiences.
∎ Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with at least 2 years’ experience in the development agency.
∎ Or Graduate in any general disciplinary subject with 1-year experiences.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Have experience in community mobilization, disaster/emergency response in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Have knowledge and experience on WASH and disaster.
∎ Knowledge and practice of ODK and KoBo tools.
∎ Skills on facilitation the meeting, session with community groups.
∎ Technical knowledge on construction is an asset.
∎ Cox’s Bazar’s local dialect is asset.
∎ Have experience in community mobilization, disaster/emergency response in Cox’s Bazar.
∎ Have knowledge and experience on WASH and disaster.
∎ Knowledge and practice of ODK and KoBo tools.
∎ Skills on facilitation the meeting, session with community groups.
∎ Technical knowledge on construction is an asset.
∎ Cox’s Bazar’s local dialect is asset.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Project implementation: Identify the project beneficiaries through participatory situation assessments, baseline surveys and other studies.
∎ Conduct Community session including courtyard meeting, Individual counselling through household visit.
∎ Conduct Health hygiene Education sessions in targeted schools.
∎ Formed and conduct the sessions with Water User Committee (WUC).
∎ Organize and distributed hygiene kits to the targeted beneficiaries.
∎ Work closely with the WASH team to Implement project activities at field level.
∎ Ensure value for money and maintained financial compliance.
∎ Ensure the quality of materials and optimal use of resources.
∎ Communication, Coordination, Monitoring and reporting: Develop and maintain strong relationships with the community.
∎ To smooth execution of the project activities by maintaining the communication and coordination with the local stake holders, such as Union Parishad, HCFs, School Management committee etc.
∎ Conduct monitoring by physical visit, Check list, collect information/data and upload in KoBo/ODK system.
∎ Prepared and submit reports, case studies as required and share the findings/update in the internal social media groups (What’s app).
∎ Capacity Strengthening: Assist team members to organize and conduct the capacity building initiatives (training/Orientation/session on WASH, WASH in Health, DRR) as a cofacilitator.
∎ Participate in different trainings/orientation/session nominated by the line manager.
∎ Safety and Security: Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.
∎ Practice, and promote the issues of the safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ General: Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
∎ Comply with organization policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
∎ Proactively support organization commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
∎ To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.
∎ Reports to: Assist Project Officer – Community Mobilization.
∎ Purpose: The Field Facilitator (FF) is responsible for conducting community mobilization sessions and monitoring activities related to the “Flood Emergency Response Bangladesh” (FERB) project within the WASH domains. This role supports the engineering team in finalizing WASH construction site selections and ensures regular follow-up and quality monitoring. The FF maintains communication and coordination with local stakeholders and relevant staff, providing feedback for continuous improvement of the WASH programs.
∎ Responsibilities:
∎ Project implementation: Identify the project beneficiaries through participatory situation assessments, baseline surveys and other studies.
∎ Conduct Community session including courtyard meeting, Individual counselling through household visit.
∎ Conduct Health hygiene Education sessions in targeted schools.
∎ Formed and conduct the sessions with Water User Committee (WUC).
∎ Organize and distributed hygiene kits to the targeted beneficiaries.
∎ Work closely with the WASH team to Implement project activities at field level.
∎ Ensure value for money and maintained financial compliance.
∎ Ensure the quality of materials and optimal use of resources.
∎ Communication, Coordination, Monitoring and reporting: Develop and maintain strong relationships with the community.
∎ To smooth execution of the project activities by maintaining the communication and coordination with the local stake holders, such as Union Parishad, HCFs, School Management committee etc.
∎ Conduct monitoring by physical visit, Check list, collect information/data and upload in KoBo/ODK system.
∎ Prepared and submit reports, case studies as required and share the findings/update in the internal social media groups (What’s app).
∎ Capacity Strengthening: Assist team members to organize and conduct the capacity building initiatives (training/Orientation/session on WASH, WASH in Health, DRR) as a cofacilitator.
∎ Participate in different trainings/orientation/session nominated by the line manager.
∎ Safety and Security: Provide timely incident report to the line manager as needed.
∎ Practice, and promote the issues of the safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
∎ General: Deliver high quality results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance – to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
∎ Comply with organization policies and practice with respect to code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
∎ Proactively support organization commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity: i) Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability and child protection lens, considering the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries ii)Ensure the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities iii) Encourage the participation of all genders in meeting and on committees iv)Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.
∎ To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar, Cox's Bazar (Ramu)

Read Before Apply:

• The post holder abides by all internal rules, regulations and policies and accepts new responsibilities as and when those are assigned by the line manager. The post holder is polite, respectful, honest, punctual (and respects deadlines), creative, pacifist, proactive, committed and – during office hours – non-political. S/he is in constant exchange with colleagues and supervisors, communicates problems and enriches discussions. S/he treats people of different religion, age, sex, and economic status appropriate and equally and actively ensures their wellbeing and raises his voice when required.

• Local, female candidates from Cox’s Bazar districts are highly encouraged to apply.

• Interested candidates are requested to apply through online by 23 November 2024 Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis, Thank you for your comprehension.