ACF, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for Hygiene Promotion Field Officers.
ACF offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is committed to core humanitarian values. Please visit : http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en for more information on the organisation.
ACF is commited to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
ACF never asks applicants to pay anything during the recruitment process. It is entirely free.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Hygiene Promotion Field Supervisor, the Hygiene Promotion Field Officer participates in hygiene campaigns, door to door hygiene promotion. S/he prepares written material and clear and adapted messages for the beneficiaries. S/he distributes hygiene items and is able to prepare hygiene promotion plans. The Community Mobiliizer may support other WaSH activities as well.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Bachelor in Public Health, Social sciences, Education or related fields
Strong communication skills, used to speak in front of an audience and able to work dynamically with children and adults
Experience in hygiene promotion
Work experience with local communities, children and vulnerable people
Experience in community mobilization and participation
Initiative
Availability/ Capacity to learn
Ability to work under pressure and in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work in a team, interpersonal skill and diplomacy
Rigorous and organized
Fluent in Arabic and excellent English
Computer skills : Microsoft Office, especially Excel
DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
Objective 1 : Elaboration of Hygiene Promotion Material
Identify the most appropriate messages for the target population ** Formulate clear and understandable messages ** Identify the material needed for a campaign/activity ** Identify problems and provide sustainable changes of WaSH Knowledge, Aptitudes and Practices to the local communities.
Objective 2 : House to house visits and hygiene campaign
Mobilize the community to change behaviour regarding hygiene practices. Create and follow up WaSH committees and their performance in the informal settlements ** Convince all households of the importance of good hygiene practices ** Ensure the work is properly done and the material used wisely ** Take part in hygiene campaigns, do shows in schools and at community level ** Animate focus groups, give clear messages on good hygiene practice.
Objective 3 : Reporting
Report the progress of the work to the supervisor ** Report any problem or conflict during the activities ** Report the use of materials and possible improvements ** Collect datas regarding the project and potential beneficiaries ** Report regularly to the supervisor
Objective 4 : Other Water and Sanitation activities
Conduct household assesment ** Distribute water and sanitation items ** Support other WaSH related activities
Objective 5 : Security
Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols ** Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or non-compliance with the security plan
Objective 6 : Support to ACF humanitarian goals
Support emergency interventions, as per the employee's capacities ** Support any activity that helps achieving ACF humanitarian goals, as per the employee's capacities
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please send your CV and Cover letter, in English, by email, and please mention "2016-47" in the title. Due to the high number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted for other suitable positions within ACF.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Bachelor in Public Health, Social sciences, Education or related fields
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No