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• Provide support to WASH TLs in planning,
  implementation, monitoring & reporting of Hygiene Promotion
  activities.
• Guide on technical soundness,
  appropriateness and feasibility on all public health/WASH activities to
  WASH TLs
• Work closely with the community and local
  administration, to ensure that the health promotion needs of the
  population are met.
• The incumbent will also supervise and
  manage all CRS Hygiene Promotion interventions in assigned areas as
  indicated by HPTL
• Direct line management of Community
  Hygiene Promoters, their performance management and provide technical
  guidance and support for the effective delivery.
• Ensure that technical support including
  on- the job technical training / hand-holding support is provided timely.
  Supervise and monitoring (On site and desk monitoring) of WASH
  interventions in coordination with TLs, field Engineers and MEAL Manager.
• The incumbent will collaborate and
  coordinate with Filed Engineers and Operation staff to support the
  development of creative and holistic approaches to WASH programming
• Supervise, manage and monitor thl
  mobilization of the community to promote hygiene practices, public
  sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine construction and use
  of it, water collection/storage and hand washing practices as well as
  other hygiene promotional activities.
• Work in close conjunction with the WASH
  team members, facilitate the community into formation of WASH committees
  for management of WASH facilities. Conduct training needs assessment,
  design and implement the trainings for WASH committees
• Ensure that the program take gender issues
  fully into account. This includes influencing the community to include and
  allow women to participate in decision -making around public health
  promotion work.
• Work in close collaboration with partner
  agency and the local authorities to ensure that participatory approaches
  are used throughout the project cycle management
• Communication largely with internal staff,
  also with some external contacts / target audiences to support operational
  work.
• Analysis and internal communication of the
  locally relevant context to inform appropriate planning.
• Supervises the work of community hygiene
  promoters.
• Contributing to project planning and
  monitoring
• Ensures the effective planning and
  delivery of projects and / or defined areas of programme, including
  working with partners/communities
• Problem solving activities related to a
  defined area, such as a limited geographical area or limited programme
  sectional area using professional or technical knowledge
• Develop a shared analysis of local issues,
  contacts and key players in WASH
• Report writing and documentation of
  project activities.

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic
  Relief Services (CRS) Hygiene Promotion Officer job placement must hold
  a  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant
  Public Health discipline from a recognized academic institution.
  Appropriate relevant and comprehensive experience in the field of WASH,
  especially in emergency settings.
• Three years’ experience preferably in
  Uganda refugee settlement is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in Hygiene/Health
  Promotion with NGO s may substitute for the formal qualifications but not
  vice-versa
• Demonstrated ability and experience in
  planning and implementing WASH Program (both in emergency response /
  recovery and long term development)
• Proven technical skills
• Proven experience of managing staff
• Significant exposure and experience in
  project cycle management
• Proven experience of mentoring and capacity
  building of team / partners including training facilitation skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and team
  skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situation
• Work patterns are not routine and often in
  a high pressure environment
• Required to make sound judgements
  regularly within agreed processes using technical knowledge, a good
  understanding of the team and the facilities of the team.
• Assessment, analytical and planning skills
• A capacity and desire to pass on skills
  and information, a confident communicator and willing to work in a
  collaborative and respectful way with the beneficiaries.
• Broad knowledge of and commitment to
  humanitarian principles (NGO / Red cross code of conduct) and with Sphere
  humanitarian charter and minimum standards
• Fluent English language (speaking and
  writing) and knowledge of the local language in Yumbe district, Arabic is
  an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge about importance of
  integrated approach in engineering, livelihood, shelter and protection) in
  emergency context.
• Previous experience of working with local
  partners including local authorities /settlement leadership
• Proven experience in gender analysis and
  integrating gender & diversity into programme    
• Flexibility and ability to work under
  pressure and meeting deadlines in changing situations
• Experience of working effectively within a
  big international agency (I/NGOs)
• Agency-Wide Competences (for all CRS
  Staff): Serves with
  Integrity, Models
  Stewardship, Cultivates
  Constructive Relationships, Promotes
  Learning

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