Hygiene Assistant
Job Description
Title: Hygiene Assistant
Company Name: Uttaran
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Any Bachelor or Master Degree in related subject in reputed university
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working Bangladesh since 1985 (www.uttaran.net). Uttaran is a people cantered organization using a rights based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ The project aims to support the Rohingya Refugees living in Bhasan Char and facilitating their access to improved sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and hand washing facilities. It is expected that the proposed interventions would bring sustained behavioral change and reduction of health risks associated with water and sanitation related diseases. Through the project, Organization expects to reach extreme vulnerable groups and to provide them with direct assistance for identified WASH needs, by coordinating with and complementing the existing WATSAN/WASH programmes of the Government of Bangladesh, RRRC, DPHE, UNICEF, UPs, BDRCS, UN agencies, international NGOs and local/national NGOs working, LGIs and Upazila administration in Noakhali.
∎ Expected Starting Date: November 01, 2022
∎ Duration of the Service: 23 Months
∎ Working Station: Uttaran Office, Bhashanchar, Hatia, Noakhali.
∎ Employment Status: Full-time
∎ Report to: WATSAN Manager
∎ Job Location: Bhashanchar, Noakhali district
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and direct supervision of Hygiene Promotion Officer, the Hygiene Assistant will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Hygiene Promotion activities in the designated area of duty in Teknaf, Cox's Bazaar district. The candidate will be based in Teknaf area (Camp 24 and Camp 27) and will have extensive travel to the project site for accomplishing his/her responsibilities.
∎ Hygiene Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks:
∎ Carry out regular field visits to project sites to monitor overall hygienic environment and cleanliness of sanitation services; take necessary measures for rectification with support from beneficiary community
∎ Promote participation of beneficiary communities in programme implementation process and seek their commitment for future maintenance
∎ Extensively support Hygiene Promoters/Volunteers (HP) field staffs in delivery of effective community awareness programs including adoption of best practices and proven approaches
∎ Facilitate on-the-job training to build capacity of field staffs/volunteers on hygiene promotion activities and dissemination of hygiene promotion sessions through technical advice and guidance
∎ Contribute in data collection and data processing of health-related information and use such information for improvement of hygiene behavior
∎ Validate the relevance of the hygiene awareness related messages considering cultural sensitivity and adaptable capacity of beneficiary community
∎ Support to conduct research/surveys on effectiveness and appropriateness of interventions within the project area; lead the handling of community-based intervention data and to prepare the project related report including database updating
∎ Communicate with local stakeholders in order to find efficient and effective solutions to the hygiene related problems on the ground
∎ Building sustainable relationships with members of the general public and Rohingya community to create a sense of trust and respect
∎ Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.
∎ Undertake regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress of activities and provide regular feedback from/on field trip as required and take part in community meetings and activities organized by organization
∎ Conduct regular house visits with staff and follow-up hygiene practice, provide constructive feedback for improvement
∎ Submit periodic report to the supervisor for compilation as and when required and assist in compiling periodic reports submitted by actors and update to supervisor
∎ Provide mentorship to community leaders and beneficiaries, and facilitate weekly camp cleaning campaign with the support from IP and wider community
∎ Assist the Hygiene Promotion Officer and Response Coordinator in developing plans of action to ensure timely and successful implementation of WASH activities
∎ Perform any other responsibilities assigned by Management.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 40 years
∎ Minimum 5-years of experience in working with NGO / INGOs – Humanitarian organizations
∎ previous work experience in refugee camps
∎ previous work experience in emergency settings
∎ Fluently spoken and written English
∎ Skilled in computer literacy, reporting and others related documentation
∎ Demonstrated professional credibility in the sector and experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment
∎ Knowledge of WASH and public health and experience in practically applying this knowledge in humanitarian context
∎ Skill on designing Hygiene promotion activities, Water points and latrines and good command in design software, Auto CAD etc
∎ Good computer skill is an additional qualification
∎ Willing to travel in remote areas
∎ Willingness to be based in the field.
∎ Commitment to working with Humanitarian organization.
Salary:
∎ Monthly salary BDT. 56,350 including all benefits
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 25 Oct 2022
Company Information:
∎ 18 Oct 2022
∎ Uttaran
∎ Address : Uttaran Dhaka Office: Flat-B1, House-32, Road-10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1209
∎ Web : www.uttaran.net
∎ Business : Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.
Category: NGO/Development
: Note: Uttaran is committed to provide a safe environment free from discrimination and harassment where employees, partner organizations, participants and other stakeholders are treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities at all level. At Uttaran we believe that all people regardless of their age, sex, gender, religion, ethnicity, color, physical and mental ability has the right to live life free from sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. Uttaran has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Uttaran, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to Uttaran’ safeguarding, code of conduct, child protection and other policies and procedures will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s), employment history, and police verification (if required). Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
