Project Assistant (WASH Community Mobilization)

Job description

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Overview of position

Under
the overall supervision of Programme Manager (WASH), and under the direct
supervision of the Programme Officer
(WASH), and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office, the Incumbent
will support the implementation of activities committed in project proposals
and those required for development and sustainability of the IOM WASH programme
in Afghanistan. S/he will act as a facilitator on community level to obtain
good working relations with the community and other stakeholders. Community Mobilizer
shall support WASH programme activities:

Role objectives

Core Functions
/ Responsibilities:

1.Mobilize community
for the WASH programme activities and carry out house-to-house hygiene
promotion visits, focus group discussions and mass awareness campaigns to
promote good hygiene practices within targeted communities. 

2.Mobilize community
for the WASH programme activities, support the organization of distribution of
hygiene kits to promote good hygiene practices within targeted
communities. 

3.Assist to promote
safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH
facilities and services, and improved hygiene behaviours

4.Enable Facilitate an
effective dialogue with the affected / targeted community to allow the
organization to be held to account for the quality of the WASH programme

5.Help identify needs
for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items,
targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution
monitoring

6.Assist in selecting,
train, and manage Standing Committees from the targeted community (Community
Water Management Committee members and other community volunteers) or other
hygiene outreach workers within the targeted beneficiaries

7.Assist the project
team in the assessment for selection of districts and communities for the WASH
programme activities.

8.Assist in the
implementation of community events to raise awareness about key hygiene issues
and their implications on the health of the community. Examples include “World
water day” or “handwashing Days” and the programmes of hygiene and health
education established in Schools, child friendly spaces, etc.

9.Facilitate community
level participatory hazard vulnerability, community action plans, capacity
assessments and WASH assessments.

10.Mobilize district
official and community members for the district level WASH Programme activities
and assist the district authorities and communities in preparation.

11.Assist to prepare and
submit narrative weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other reports on the WASH
activities including training and community mobilization.

12.Assist following-up
proper field/camp data collection, analysis and storage

13.Responsible for
mobilizing staff and members of schools, Child friendly spaces and other
institutions including establishment of hygiene and sanitation clubs and
schools/institutions

14.Conduct KAP surveys,
household water sue/consumption surveys etc.

15.Give support to the
monitoring and evaluation team while performing their activities in the field.

16.Perform other related
duties as assigned. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

·Bachelor’s
degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Development, Education
or Public Health, Environmental science, water management or related fields
from an accredited academic institution with one (1) year of relevant
professional experience

or

·High
School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant professional experience

Experience

·Experience in
community mobilization, public health and WASH, especially in conflict or
post-conflict areas.

·Experience in preparing the monthly report.

·Experience in
conducting community mobilization activities is required.

·Direct experience in
the targeted provinces (Western region) is essential.

·Prior work experience
with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government
institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

·Good
assessment, analytical and planning skills

·Good
organizational and monitoring skills

·Good
oral and reporting skills

·Team
management and communication skills

·Knowledge
of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

·In depth
knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by
the Organization.

·Demonstrated
computer skills, including MS Office package.

·Ability
to work under little supervision

Languages

·For all Applicants, fluency in English is required
(oral and written).

·Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

·Fluency in all national language(s) are highly
advantages.

Note: Qualified
female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Project reporting

N/A

Key competencies

Required Competencies:

 

  VALUES –
All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

·Inclusion
and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

·Integrity
and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

·Professionalism:
Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and
exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

·Courage:
Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

·Empathy:
Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly
treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators

·Teamwork:
Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
achieve shared goals and optimize results.

·Delivering
results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

·Managing
and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate.

·Accountability:
Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

·Communication:
Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex
matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Team management

N/A

Further information

Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.