Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI or local Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.
To provide technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation programs, behavioural change methodologies (eg. Participatory hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Child hygiene and Sanitation Training(CHAST) Community-led Total Sanitation-CLTS), Social Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC). Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) and hygiene promotion campaigns within WVT areas of operation. Observe mission and core values of World Vision and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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% Time Major Activities End Results Expected
20% To support WASH projects/programs Team Leader in ensuring compliance of all hygiene and sanitation standards and donor regulations
10% Development of concept papers, proposal writing, engage in negotiation with potential donors and building capacity to WVT staff on appropriate hygiene and sanitation packages.
5% Coordinate TOT on CLTS. MHM and PHAST training in targeted projects
20% Coordinate with water supply and sanitation field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH Program are integrated.
2% Ensure World Vision Tanzania offices met hygiene and sanitation standards.
3% Ensure WVT food vendors met Tanzania public health standards.
5% Development of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials
5% Develop materials to promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services.
5% Ensure that action is taken to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks.
5% Provide technical support in preparation of divisional strategies, annual operational plan and budget
15% Ensure effective monitoring of hygiene and sanitation interventions.
5% Responding to WASH and non-related disasters
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
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Minimum Qualification required Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, public health, social sciences or related fields
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Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Experience: At least 2 years’ experience and understanding of hygiene promotion and community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities.
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
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License and registration by Environmental Health Practitioner Council will the added advantage.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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Preferred: Experience implementing CLTS, MHM, PHAST/CHAST behaviour change methodologies
Technical Skills & Abilities:
Computer skills.
Demonstrate ability in supervision
Experience in working with water projects
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Community facilitation skills
Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Perform other duties as required.
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Work Environment
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The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20 %
CORE CAPABILITIES
While all 13 core capabilities are expected of the role, to help the recruiters conduct more effective screening and interviewing of prospective candidates, please select the level for which they will interview. Then, identify a maximum of 3-4 priority core capabilities that are the most critical for this position.
The deadline for submitting the application is 28 January, 2021