Job Description

1-  Identification 

Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Assistant
Reports to: Project Manager/WASH Program Manager
Location: AlQafr District, Ibb governorate

2- Overall Purpose:    

The Hygiene Promotion Assistant will be responsible for supporting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) soft activities at the field level. This includes actively participating in Community Committees (CCs) formation processes and Community Financial Management (CFM) establishment, conducting community mobilization and sensitization activities, contributing to the awareness of hygiene promotion activities, collecting weekly reports from Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), and supporting the identification of areas for potential interventions in the study area. The role also involves ensuring the availability of resources in line with project requirements.

2- Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Education and Awareness: Develop and deliver educational materials, workshops, and campaigns to promote proper hygiene practices such as handwashing, sanitation, and waste management.
2.    Training: Conduct training sessions for community members, including children, adults, and vulnerable populations, on hygiene practices and their importance.
3.    Behavior Change Communication: Utilize various communication channels such as posters, radio broadcasts, and social media to disseminate hygiene messages and encourage behavior change.
4.    Participate in CCs Formation and CFM Establishment: Assist in the formation of Community Committees and establish Community Financial Management systems to facilitate community participation and ownership in WASH activities.
5.    Community Mobilization and Sensitization: Engage with community members to raise awareness of hygiene promotion activities and encourage active participation in related initiatives.
6.    Contribute to Hygiene Promotion Activities: Support the implementation of hygiene promotion activities, including but not limited to handwashing campaigns, sanitation awareness, and waste management initiatives.
7.    Collect Weekly Reports: Gather weekly reports from Community Health Volunteers regarding the progress of hygiene promotion activities and community participation levels.
8.    Identify Areas for Interventions: Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to identify potential areas for intervention within the study area, ensuring alignment with project objectives and community needs.
9.    Resource Management: Assist in ensuring the availability and utilization of resources necessary for the successful implementation of hygiene promotion activities, in accordance with project budgets and guidelines.
10.    Budget Management: Manage the budget allocated for the Hygiene Promotion Assistant role, including salary, salary tax, medical insurance, and social security contributions.
11.    Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of activities, expenses, and outcomes, and contribute to project reporting as required.
    
3- Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, community development, social sciences, or a related field.
• Previous experience in community mobilization, hygiene promotion, or related fields, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Familiarity with Community Committees formation processes and Community Financial Management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with community members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite and data management software.
• Fluency in the local language(s) is required, with proficiency in English (spoken and written) preferred.
• Willingness to travel within the study area and work in remote or challenging environments.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity in all aspects of work.