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• Help plan and carry out rapid assessments, KAP studies and feedback
  findings to the stakeholders.
• Assist in planning activities to reduce WASH-health related risks.
• Organise and conduct hygiene promotion activities in the assigned
  zones / blocks as per plan
• Carry out informal and formal training sessions (for identified
  needs)
• Assist in mobilising community for action.
• Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, planning
  & distribution of items plus promotion of effective use
• Work with MEL to conduct post-distribution monitoring.
• Identify issues of concern within community and facilitate dialogue
  with the affected community
• Supervise Hygiene Promotion activities in line with relevant
  standards (code of conduct, core humanitarian principles).
• Actively contribute to development of rapid response and contingency
  plans.
• Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and
  maintenance of WASH facilities and services specifically Latrines and Hand
  washing facilities.
• Collate data from the community hygiene promoters & volunteers
  and prepare regular reports on activities and WASH conditions for
  monitoring.
• Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and
  delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
• Coordinate with PHE Assistants to ensure that the various aspects of
  the WASH response are integrated.
• Organize day-to-day logistics, administration, and personnel
  activities together with the Shelter Project Officer in the assigned camp.
• Work closely with the community leaders and other sectors and
  agencies working locally in order to coordinate within the WASH sector and
  between sectors such as health and community services.

• The ideal candidate for the Oxfam Public Health Promotion Assistant
  job must hold a Diploma in Public Health, Environment health sciences,
  Social Sciences, Community development or other relevant field
• Previous experience in undertaking hygiene promotion in a relief
  programme is essential.
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel)
  is desirable.
• Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated
  programme.
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target
  groups
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the
  ability to explain and present technical information
• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where
  insecurity is a major issue
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations
  (minority groups etc)
• Language: Fluency
  in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Kiswahili is highly
  desirable.

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