Wash Hygiene Promoters–Bekaa (4 Vacancies)

Beitokom,a local organization operating in Lebanon since 2010, is looking for a Hygiene Promoters
Beitokom is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
This position is to be filled ASAP and may be closed before the end of the announced period if a suitable candidate is identified. (So don't wait to send your application).
 
As part of the WASH intervention, to safeguard and improve the public health of the affected population by:

Promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services
Ensuring appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities

Key tasks and responsibilities:
Implementation:
Resources management:
Programme approach:
Person specification: 

Help plan activities to reduce WASH-related risks
Record data on routine activities and WASH conditions and forward it to the WASH Coordinator
Liaise with water supply and sanitation field staff
Liaise with community leaders and other sectors and agencies working locally

Act as the link between the WASH response and the affected population at community level by liaising with community leaders and other sectors and agencies working locally in order to coordinate within the WASH sector and between sectors such as health and shelter
Coordinate with water supply and sanitation field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH response are integrated.
Help identify key hygiene practices to be addressed and carry out appropriate activities to promote safe practices. These activities may include the following:

Communication activities such as community meetings, drama, information campaigns, use of educational materials etc.
Support to create community-based structures related to WASH services.
Mobilise disaster-affected communities as appropriate
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

Use programme resources effectively and with care

Ensure the participation of community members throughout the programme
Use participatory approaches as a far as possible throughout the programme cycle, in training, and in the use of tool kits and other materials
Carry out activities in a way that reflects cross-cutting concerns and the needs of specific groups and individuals, e.g. elderly people, children, and people with disabilities
Act in a way that is sensitive to gender, protection, HIV, the environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns
Carry out Hygiene Promotion activities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles

Strong communication and listening skills
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of the community.
Trust and wide acceptance by the community.
Flexible, with good diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills
Some prior knowledge of hygiene, teaching, community development or health would be an asset