Position: WASH Assistant (1 position)
Location: Kakuma, Turkana County
Reports to: WASH Officer
About Peace Winds Japan
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world. PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in shelter, WASH, food security, livelihood and logistics support to improve health and living environments of refugees and host populations while promoting peaceful coexistence and self-reliance among the people affected by natural or human made disasters in and adjacent of Dadaab refugee complex, Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.
PWJ is a UNHCR partner responsible for WASH, warehouse management, motor vehicle service unit, centralized fleet and Shelter for Dadaab Refugee Operations.
Position Overview:
Peace Winds Japan Kenya is seeking a dedicated WASH Assistant to support our sanitation and hygiene initiatives in the Kakuma refugee camps integrated settlement. This role involves collaboration with the WASH team and community leaders to design, implement, and evaluate effective sanitation and hygiene activities aimed at improving community health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments with hygiene promoters, WASH committees, and community leaders to identify barriers and motivators for promoting key sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Develop and implement social and behavioral change strategies to encourage improved sanitation and hygiene behaviors within the community.
- Collaborate with partners, including UNHCR and local NGOs, to enhance WASH support and resources in the project area.
- Provide technical assistance for the construction and installation of WASH facilities such as latrines, handwashing stations, bathrooms, and refuse pits.
- Coordinate with education department partners to promote School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) and engage school communities in hygiene initiatives.
- Lead community awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene management, engaging with local leaders and trusted community members.
- Work with sanitation cleaners and market committees to manage waste removal and disposal, ensuring proper management of disposal sites.
- Develop sanitation marketing strategies in collaboration with community-based organizations (CBOs) and private sectors.
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- At-least 2 years experience in NGO/INGO.
- Relevant degree or diploma in Public Health, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Experience in WASH programs, community engagement, and capacity building.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse community groups.
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and build productive relationships.
- Knowledge of sanitation and hygiene best practices, particularly in refugee settings.
Why Join Us?
By joining Peace Winds Japan Kenya, you will play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of vulnerable communities. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on meaningful impact.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (2 pages) as one pdf document no later than 1st November, 2024 to: [email protected]
N/B Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of the email and Expected Gross Salary. Due to the urgency of filling this position, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position is open to national candidates only.
