Hygiene Promoter

About us: 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   General responsibilities   To mobilize the communities by explaining the benefits of our humanitarian action and encourage children’s participation in hygiene promotion sessions; To make detailed water analysis for water samples using SI field kit Be an ACTIVE partner of the Hygiene Promotion program and be inventive in your work.   Action-related Responsibilities   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:   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;       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   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       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 songs, short plays, public advocacy…)       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 Hygiene Promoter may be asked to drive SOL cars and respecting the driving policies set by the logistic department and attached to this document.   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 Program Manager.