Water Analysis Officer - Akkar

Who we are: Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, SolidaritesInternational’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarites International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.   MISSION Goal / Purpose: Do detailed chemical and microbiological testing of water samples from SI related sites Conduct assessments and surveys in the field to understand vulnerable families’ practices and knowledge related to hygiene, and to identify their most pressing needs Conduct hygiene promotion sessions in the field Report your activities to the management Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL and its Hygiene Promotion activities when necessary (during meetings, or in other Solidarites programs) Maintain an accurate reporting and data management of your activities   Task Description: Water Analysis Make daily visits to refugees sites in order to take water samples Analyse water samples for chemical parameters as well as microbiological contamination Analyse the results and provide recommendations for further action Community Surveys (needs assessment, HH registration, KAP survey, health data collection…) Conduct household surveys in order to identify HP needs and new participants to the Hygiene Promotion sessions Take part in the identification of beneficiaries for the WASH activities (Toilet construction / rehabilitation, distribution of water tanks and water filters, distribution of hygiene kits) Conduct Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) surveys related to Hygiene and provide inputs for the development of the questionnaires and methodology  Enter data in the Analysis Software / database Hygiene Promotion Sessions and Distribution Provide inputs for the development of the Hygiene Promotion modules, in collaboration with the WASH Program Manager and deputy Program Manager Manage HP session in schools, Refugees’ households, distribution points… Promote Hygiene to children to help them acquire safer hygiene behaviours Take part in the distribution of C Kits and WASH items (water filters and water tanks) for the beneficiary population; during the distributions, provide guidance for the safe utilization of the distributed items Create inventive ways of disseminating messages (by song, short plays, ..)  Community Mobilization Inform the community about SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s activities and answer any question related to the organization and the program; Be aware of the evolving needs of the refugee population in the intervention area and report any information related to changes in the health and hygiene conditions of the refugee population; Encourage community involvement through finding innovative ideas; Reporting Keep an updated attendance sheet for the hygiene promotion sessions Report your activities to your management Collect health data from various sources (municipalities, hospitals, clinics, health NGOs, etc.) in order to keep a record of the health situation in the area of intervention The Water Analysis Officer may be asked to drive SI cars and respecting the driving policies set by the logistic department. The above list is a non-exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within the framework of your job on demand of the WASH Activity Manager and/or Program Manager.