Hygiene Promoter

Hygiene Promoter will Conduct health and hygiene education sessions tailored to diverse groups, including adults, children, elders, and persons with disabilities. Promote best hygiene practices such as handwashing at critical times, safe water use, environmental and food hygiene, menstrual hygiene management, and waste disposal. Assist in developing or adapting Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials aligned with Ministry of Public Health and organizational guidelines. The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect, and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

Technical:

The job Holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect, and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

The following are the main responsibility that the role holder will be accountable for:

·       Implement project activities related to Hygiene promotion.

·       Promotion and education within targeted communities through contact with community representatives.

·       Detail assessment regarding knowledge and practices of the area of intervention and preparation of survey report before and after the hygiene sessions.

·       To conduct a surveys which/whenever asked by the immediate supervisor

·       Design hygiene sessions with awareness about use of safe water for drinking and provide easy methods for making water safe for drinking.

·       Arrangements and deliverance of hygiene promotion sessions to the targeted community. Conducting the targeted hygiene promotion sessions with complete record keeping and pictorial proofs.

·       To ensure the participation of the target community in better health/cleanliness campaigns

·       Active participation in the Campaigns e.g. Global Hand Washing Day. Global Breastfeeding Week, Global Toilet Day, etc.

·       Adapt and assist in developing information, education, and communication (IEC) materials for Hygiene and DRR-related activities.

·       Coordinate and conduct training for hygiene and DRR-related activities in line with the agreed curriculum.

·       Conduct training of the communities in hygiene promotion and the implementation of different techniques & activities in selected communities as per project objectives.

Operational:

·       Preparation of weekly/monthly work plans against PMT (performance-measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in the stipulated period.

·       Maintenance of hard records that includes field visit reports, CO meeting minutes, assessment records & other relevant documentation.

·       Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard.

·       Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.

·       Ensure availability of up-to-date info in MIS regularly with the consultation of MIS / M&E.

·       Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

·       CM will identify and proactively communicate any issues that might affect the project implementation and engage community support with guidance from the line manager.

·       Must be flexible and adapt to changes quickly to the requirements of the changed situation.

Organizational:

·       Ensure compliance with IR's policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.

·       In-depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.

·       Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization/empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise their voices as & when feel inappropriate.

·       Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.

·       Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work

·       Facilitate communities in the adaptation of environment-friendly & cost-effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.

·       Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & Children, etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at the ground.

·       Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention to DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, and highlight the protection needs of people.

·       Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programs & emergency response.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Candidates with strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a positive, learning-oriented mindset will be preferred. A commitment to organizational values such as integrity, anti-fraud measures, safeguarding, and zero tolerance for abuse is essential. Experience engaging marginalized groups—including the elderly, women, persons with disabilities, minorities, and displaced communities—is highly desirable.

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Qualification:

Bachelor / master’s degree in social sciences.

Experience:

Minimum experience of similar role in NGO setup:

2 years’ experience with Bachelor’s degree (14 Years) or 1 year with Master /Bachelor degree (16 Years).

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Language:

English, Urdu, Balochi & local languages preferred.

Key Personal Qualities:

·       Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

·       Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.

·       Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.

·       Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.

·       Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook familiarity

Value Added Skills

• Advocacy & Campaigning
• GBV / Protection
• Health & Hygiene Promotion
• Monitoring & Accountability
• Water, Health & Sanitation

Declarations # 1: I hereby confirm that I have never been involved and/or charged in violation of SEAH (Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment) related concerns in my career.
 
Declarations # 2: I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.
 
Declarations # 3: I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information”) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organization in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
 
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
* Screening clearance
* Receipt of satisfactory references

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:
IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: Application will be Reviewed on Rolling Basis.