Hygiene Promotion Assistant(Zahle)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: Be responsible for the implementation and follow up of hygiene promotion activities and distribution of hygiene materials in communities targeted by Save the Children in the area described above. The post is specifically oriented towards the WASH emergency response in the context of Lebanon, and special attention will be given to integrate water, sanitation and hygiene work with Save the Children’s core sectors such as shelter, health, education and child protection.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Contribute to accurate, well-informed needs assessments: Participate in WASH needs assessments through personal interviews at household      level, facilitation of focus group discussions, visits to sites, and      meeting with key members of targeted communities   Provide support to high quality WASH programme design and implementation: Implement hygiene promotion activities such as: Direct animation of       community hygiene promotion sessions Identification, support and follow-up activities       conducted by community hygiene promotion volunteers Assist with training of       trainers in hygiene promotion (for community volunteers, water committee       members, teachers, health workers…) Assist with setting up of hygiene       clubs and hygiene promotion activities in schools Supervision of clean-up       campaigns Conduct community mobilisation for all WASH-related      activities in the operational area When required, support the distribution of WASH kits      to targeted households and institutions   Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning for WASH programmes: Participate in initial      and final surveys to study people’s level of knowledge, attitudes and practices      regarding hygiene issues Participate in post-distribution monitoring      following the disbursement of kits Gather and report data on a weekly basis in      order to measure project and strategic indicators (for example: number of      beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed)   Ensure programme activities are documented: Provide a weekly report to line manager.   Ensure coordination and team work is created and maintained: Make joint visits with      other WASH and Save the Children programme staff, such as Education, Child      Protection and NFI teams.   Adhere to Save the Children policies and procedures: Comply with Save the Children policies and practice      with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety,      equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. In agreement with your line manager, perform other duties within reason (in line with your skills and experience).   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES   Required: Professional experience of 3 years minimum,      including 1 year in a field related to public health, communication and      behaviour change Degree or other relevant qualification in public      health, communication or training Good computer skills Ability to listen and adapt Excellent facilitation skills Fluent in spoken and written Arabic. The capacity and willingness to be extremely      flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working      circumstances. Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the      Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children      mandate, a child focused approach and an ability to ensure this continues      to underpin our support   Desirable: Experience in WASH and of working with NGOs Good knowledge of spoken and written English Direct experience in Save the Children’s area of operation   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on January 31th  .                  The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrz@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.