Community hygiene promoter(CHP) Officer

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

Under the supervision of the direct line manager, the CHP officer is in charge of the needs’ assessment, the preparation, implementation and monitoring of distribution of Water Trucking, Dislodging, shelter kit and conducting Hygiene Promotion activities in Informal settlements of Syrian refugees and surrounding host communities.

Evaluation / diagnostic:

• Collect accurate data at community level and conduct different assessment and surveys based on the needs

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Identification of target group, plan adequate activities and update tools related to the needs.
• Ensure regular technical follow up visits to assess, identify and monitor the activities of water trucking (FCL, Quality and Quantities delivered), Dislodging (volume dislodged, proper discharge at WWTP), ad-hoc material relevant to the needs and Shelter kit distribution (registration of targeted families and recording the situation of tent superstructure and tent insulation for ceiling and surrounding) for conformity with the criteria set.
• Under the responsibility of the line manager (CHP team leader), take part in logistical and administrative organization, planning, and preparation of distributions.
• Launch the rapid need assessment after the alert of any emergency situation by the line manager    
• Update tools and activities depending on the change of needs.
• Engage in internal and external referral.
• Mobilize the beneficiaries to take individual and/or collective responsibility for the hygiene promotion, water and sanitation activities.
• Following up on committees and ensure training (internal or external).
• Comply with Akkarouna’s policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Reporting

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Akkarouna’s office, accessible to his/her line manager.
• Report to his/her line manager regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries.
• Share with the line manager and the security focal point all relevant information about security, activities, logistics or administrative issues occurred at field level, using Akkarouna’s tools and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate reporting, data management of the activities, incidents, achievements, referrals, information, etc. and report monitoring results.

Communication / representation / coordination

• Give information to the beneficiaries about Akkarouna’s mandate, activities, results and about external actors and represent Akkarouna when necessary.
• Facilitate, build up and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries. 
• Participate in the mitigation of problems between communities when they arise.
• Communicate with other Akkarouna’s activities and departments for the daily activities.

Experience and technical competencies required: (include years of experience)

• At least 1 to 2-years of experience in a similar position, for NGO sector.
• Degree in Social Health or any relevant degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in hygiene promotion and community mobilization (WASH Committees).
• Work experience with local communities, children and vulnerable people.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English required.
• Excellent ability to communicate via writing, oral communications, presentation and public speaking skills required.
• Creative problem-solver, and adept at working with teams.