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  • Posted: Apr 26, 2016
    Deadline: Apr 30, 2016
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    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation. We provide assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. What is NRC? NRC promotes and protects the rights of refugees and people who have been displaced within their own country. We take ...
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    WASH Community Workers

    In October 2015, NRC commenced emergency response programme activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors in North-Eastern Nigeria. In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. In light of existing humanitarian needs and the drive of continual provision of durable solution to affected displaced communities, NRC is therefore seeking Community-based workers in Galtimari community, Maiduguri, Nigeria. The WASH community worker reports to the WASH Officer.

    (10 positions)

    Tasks and Responsibilities
    • Conduct hygiene promotion campaign using door to door and focused group discussion within the IDP host community
    • Assist in the selection of beneficiaries for hygiene kits
    • Assist in the planning and distribution of hygiene kits
    • Assist in the distribution of relevant IEC materials for hygiene promotion within the community.
    • Working closely with water point committees in promoting WASH activities
    • Provide daily, weekly and monthly WASH activities reports
    • Ensure adherence to NRC policies and donor requirements
    • Involve and inform communities and community leaders about hygiene promotion activities
    • Advocate and train community leaders on community hygiene.
    • Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required
    • Investigate and facilitate introduction of new technology, methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of hygiene promotion activities
    • Performs any other duties as requested by NRC Wash Team

    Qualifications
    • Diploma in public/environmental health, social science or communication
    • Knowledge of health problems related to sanitation in emergency situation and appropriate prevention strategies
    • Understanding of tradition beliefs and practices
    • Knowledge of hygiene promotion methods targeted at adults and children.
    • Understanding of basic health messages and their limitations.
    • Knowledge of appropriate use of songs, drama, puppet shows
    • Understanding of gender issues
    • Must be a resident of Galtimari community.
    • Knowledge of how to target various groups and especially vulnerable groups within the affected area.
    • Communication skills and a good community mobilizer
    • Experience from working with hygiene promotion/communities mobilization projects in a humanitarian/recovery context. Experience from working with social work and/or with distribution of humanitarian assistance is an advantage.
    • Excellent communication skills – written and spoken – in English required.
    • Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages (Hausa and Kanuri preferred)
    • Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets is required,
    • Must be able to work under pressure

    Personal qualification
    • Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
    • Highest standards of ethics and integrity
    • Ability to work in insecure environments
    • Communicating with impact and respect
    • All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

    We offer
    • Commencement: May 2016
    • Contract period: 7 months -31st December, 2016
    • Contract Type: Part time (Working Days – 2 days per week)
    • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
    • Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State

    Method of Application

    Please follow the following application procedures:
    • Interested and qualified candidates can submit applications in a sealed envelope with candidates’ name and position clearly indicated
    • Application letter must be in candidate’s handwriting
    • An updated C.V
    • Copies of school certificates (Please do not send or submit your original certificates)

    The Application package should be send to:

    Norwegian Refugee Council
    Plot 08/10, Jimina Street, Off Damboa Road,
    Maiduguri, Borno State.

    Should you require directions to the office, you can call 07015386027 / 08101151470

    NOTE
    • Please note that to apply at NRC is FREE!!
    • NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Deadline for application is April 30th, 2016 (any application received after the deadline will not be considered).

    The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.

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