Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
WASH PHP Assistant
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job Summary
- This position will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and will be directly supervised by the WASH PHP Officer.
- The WASH PHP Assistant will assist the PHP officer to undertake hygiene promotion related activities and non-food items distribution to affected populations.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Organize hygiene promotion awareness raising sessions though emergency hygiene session or through PHAST, CHAST and CLTS methodologies.
- Mobilize communities to adopt safe hygiene practices as promoted by the project (latrine construction, hand washing facilities, environmental cleanliness).
- Assist the PHP officer in conducting training sessions for the community workers/volunteer and/or targeted populations.
- Assist the PHP officer in preparing training modules for the promotion of hygiene in the communities.
- Assist the PHP officer in developing teaching tools adapted to different audiences: songs, role games, meetings, and training courses.
Position Requirements
- Minimum OND in public health, social science and other related fields.
- At least 1 year relevant working experience in supervising hygiene promotion and community mobilization activities in the humanitarian sector.
- Professional, good organizational capacity and motivated.
- Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
- Microsoft Office and designing software Skills (Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English.
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
Note
- Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
More Information
- Job City Yobe State