Title: Hygiene Officer (Female)
Company Name: Anando
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Public Health, Social Sciences, Urban Development or related field
∎ Diploma degree with combination of relevant training and experience in this field
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Anando (Promotion of Culture and Youth Resource Development) is a non-government, non-political and non-profitable national organization, established in 1997 and its mission is to strive for culture of development and peace through integrated development approach, which enables individuals and communities to become self-reliant. Anando is inviting application for the project of Cox`s Bazar financial supported by Welthungerhilfe - Germany for the mentioned position:
∎ Name of Project :
∎ Preparedness and response support in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to Rohingya Refugees and Host Community in Cox`s Bazar and Bashan Char
∎ Project Context:
∎ The project aims to support the Rohingya Refugees and the Host Communities living in Teknaf Upazila and facilitating their access to improved sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and hand washing facilities. It is expected that the proposed interventions in the selected host communities 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, DPHE, UNICEF, UPs, BDRCS, UN agencies, international NGOs and local/national NGOs working, LGIs and Upazila administration in Cox`s Bazar.
∎ Objectives of the position :
∎ Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Hygiene Officer will be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Hygiene Promotion and WASH activities in the designated area of duty in Teknaf, Cox`s Bazaar district. S/he will be based in Teknaf area and will have extensive travel to project site for accomplishing his/her responsibilities.
∎ Immediate superior : Project Coordinator
∎ Contract period : 15.04.2023 to 30.09.2024 (18 months)-Possibility of extension
∎ Proposed start date : 15th April 2023
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Job Responsibilities:
∎ 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.
∎ Represent organization as required for Project Manager in cluster meetings and/or other networks.
∎ 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 interventions 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
∎ Undertake regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress of activities and provide regular feedback from/on field trip as required; Take part in community meetings and activities organized by the project
∎ Conduct regular house visit 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 Project 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 42 years
∎ Only females are allowed to apply
∎ Minimum of three (03) years related work experience in Rohingya Refugee Camp at Cox's Bazar preferable.
∎ Managing community-based WASH projects and working with local communities including partner agencies
∎ Work experience with national/international humanitarian organizations, multi-national companies, on-government organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
∎ Good knowledge of the WASH situation of Rohingya refugee population and local dialect of Cox's Bazaar district
Salary:
∎ Gross salary : Taka up to 70,000.-Per Month
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Staff will also be entitled the Festival Bonus, Insurance, Leave encashment benefit etc. as per HR policy of the organization.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 10 Apr 2023
Company Information:
∎ 30 Mar 2023
∎ Anando
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com