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IR/INT/EXT/VN/021.24
May 24, 2024
Job Title: Hygiene and Sanitation Officer
Reports to: Senior Emergency WASH Officer
Duty Station: Afar Regional State, Zone-2 (Abala), and Zone -4 (Ewa) Woreda
Required: Two (2), One each Zone
Duration: 8 months
Salary: As per the organizations scale
Introduction
Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas,Borena zone,Yabello,Dubluk,Dire and Elewaye woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us
Job Summary
The post holder will provide strategic guidance and leadership in the planning and implementation of emergency and resilience water, sanitation, and Hygiene promotion activities to alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable population affected by the conflict and drought. The work may involve data gathering and management, community consultation, need assessment, training, and providing knowledge and means to maintain the health and personal hygiene of vulnerable affected populations. S/he leads and participates in hygiene campaigns, and door-to-door hygiene promotion. S/he prepares written material and clear and adapted messages for the rights holders. S/he distributes hygiene items and is able to prepare hygiene promotion plans. S/he will lead the design, monitoring, and evaluation of Islamic Relief’s emergency-related sanitation and hygiene components. S/he will provide technical support to the field teams and represent Islamic Relief in the Regional and Zonal hygiene and sanitation forum and clusters. Hygiene and sanitation officers may support other WaSH activities as well and will be building the capacity of local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Program planning and reporting:
Program Implementation:
Staff Management
Logistics and Finance
Coordination
Reporting
Monitoring and Evaluation
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
§ Working in consultations with the hygiene and sanitation promotors, Water Technician, and the WASH Team.
External
· Liaise with woreda water, health, and education bureaus as necessary.
· Support Project Officer Capacity building for Water Management Committees, Hygiene and Sanitation volunteers, and woreda water, health, and education relevant Government staff.
Personal Specification
Formal Education/Qualification and Work Experience
Skills and Competences
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of ‘do no harm and leave no one behind.’ It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions. Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.
Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity.
Islamic Relief has a zero tolerance towards all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
IRE highly encourage female applicants to apply for this position. Our organization is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. IRE believe in creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their gender, have equal opportunities for professional growth and development.
IRE value the contributions and unique perspectives that women and persons with disability bring to our organization and are committed to providing a supportive, working environment. IRE believe that by promoting gender equality, we can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our programs.
If you are a qualified female candidate with a passion to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application. IRE look forward to considering your candidacy and working together to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
How to Apply:
Application Procedures
· Interested candidates are required to submit a complete Job application form stated with the duty station that you are applying for with all required supporting documents (updated CV, copy of credentials and testimonials) through eth.recruitment2@islamic-relief.org.et
· You can access the Job Application Form with this link: http://www.islamic-relief.org.et/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Employment-Application-form-1.docx. Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.
· Closing date for the application is May 31, 2024.
· Due to the high volume of application, we regret that we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.
Disclaimers: The Islamic relief does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including the application, interview, offer and contract stages.
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