South Sudan (Republic of): Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 08 Aug 2013
Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a nongovernmental organisation registered in Poland and in The Republic of South Sudan. Our Mission is to make the world a better place through alleviation of human suffering and promotion of humanitarian values. PAH works in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion as well as Food Security and Livelihood sectors.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Hygiene and Sanitation
Officer
Emergency context
Workplace: Jonglei State
Starting Date of the Job: ASAP
Initial Contract Details: 3 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects
Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to conflict affected and vulnerable rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. PAH is also running an ECHO funded WASH EP&R project in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general.
PAH is hence looking for candidates to work as WASH Technicians in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The position will include frequent trips to rural areas of Jonglei State, where the Team will live in tents, have access to basic food and will walk long distances in case of lack of other means of transportation.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Hygiene and Sanitation Officer will be part of the Emergency Response Team created specifically to respond to WASH emergencies occurring in Jonglei State. The Team will be capable of providing emergency water supply and sanitation solutions, as well as hygiene promotion suitable for Jonglei and other states.
The main responsibilities of Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
Regular visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:
? Provision of emergency hygiene promotion using appropriate techniques such as PHAST
? Planning and carrying out needs assessments, baseline surveys that will be WASH-specific with emphasis on hygiene behaviours of the affected population
? Considering gender and child protection issues in project design and implementation
? Designing of an appropriate approach to hygiene and sanitation promotion
? Providing support/carrying out NFI distributions
? Cooperation with local authorities and local communities to promote and advocate for improved hygiene and sanitation
? Facilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities
? Running documentation and monitoring of interventions
? Cooperation with Project/ Programme Coordinator/ Team Leader
? Maintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER Team
? Keeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordingly
? Writing reports from carried out interventions
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential:
? Self-starter, independent and committed individual willing to work in insecure environments with simple living conditions
? Diploma/Degree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development, Social work or related
? At least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventions
? Emergency response experience
? Good planning, organization and reporting skills
? Very good command of written and spoken English
? Ability to write clear reports
? Ability to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environments
? Team spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 people
? Self-starter with a dose of creativity
Desirable:
? Language skills in Arabic and other local languages
? Experience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular
? Ability to use communication technologies: sat phone / radio
? Previous work experience in NGOs
What we offer
? An interesting, challenging job
? Professional development in the humanitarian field
? Being part of a motivated, dynamic team
? Free accommodation and daily allowances on top of a monthly salary
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply by sending the application with your salary expectations to marta.alamin@pah.org.pl no later than August 8th 2013.
As this is an emergency recruitment, short listing will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Deadline: August 8th 2013
