Key Responsibilities
- Field execution of SWN program’s chlorine dispenser related activities in the target communities.
- Conduct local government/stakeholders’ meetings with guidance from the Associate Coordinator.
- Perform a water point nominations/verification surveys to obtain viable water points lists for chlorine dispenser installations.
- Conduct community sensitization/awareness meetings and mobilize positive community participation in the program.
Supervise chlorine dispenser/ILC installations by ensuring masons/plumbers/technicians adhere to the installation guidelines/protocols/designs. - Conduct education meetings at installed water points to sensitize the household users on gadget utilization and on benefits of chlorination including prevention of waterborne diseases.
- Select and train community volunteers–promoters that will be responsible for the water points as liaison people between the program and the community.
- Developing weekly work plans and prepare feedback reports for field activities
- Facilitate community engagement and mobilization activities to enhance and sustain key hygiene practices adoption at the community and household levels.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Area Coordinator.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Public Health, Community Development or related courses, Project management or equivalent.
- Good language skills in English is a must. Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage.
- 1-2 yrs experience working with communities or social enterprises/NGOs
- Experience using electronic data collection platforms, specifically open data kit (ODK) and survey CTO are prefered.
- Passion to work in a rural community setting,
- Good communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders.
- Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities, government officers, schools and teams etc.
- Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
- Motor cycle riding license and skills are a MUST
