Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the salary scale
Vacancy Number: 112-2024
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Khaza Maka
Organization: INTERSOS
Years of Experience: One year of relevant experience in community mobilization
Contract Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension
Gender: Female
Education: Baccalaureate degree (12th graduate) in social sciences or similar high desirable
Close date: 2024-08-03
About INTERSOS:
INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world’s poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.
Job Description:
To contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases, and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions, and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kabul province – Afghanistan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver effective and appropriate Hygiene sensitization/awareness.
- Ensure that quality standards are considered during the planning and implementation of the Hygiene Promotion sessions as required.
- Collect technical information pre and post the hygiene interventions in collective shelters and private accommodations to report to the supervisor for the analysis of hygiene associated risks and opportunities in the targeted areas.
- Should have the ability to provide training to the field staffs (CHWs) and supervise / assess their capacity to deliver message to the communities.
- Provide the targeted population with technical inputs and guidance on water, solid waste and sanitation facilities management, use, and maintenance.
- Manage the Hygiene promotion related logistics, equipment, and materials.
- Ensure that community/beneficiary feedback is collected and reported on regular basis.
- Mobilize the local communities to change behavior regarding hygiene practice
- Support CHWs for Community on awareness raising through home to home visits and distributing IEC materials.
- Close supervision of hygiene kits distribution and make sure that every beneficiary receives the entire package of hygiene kits.
- Organize community diallage sessions on WASH promotion behavior issues in close collaboration with community elders, health Shuras, and NGO staff;
- Compile and generate the training reports conducted in the province.
- Should have the ability to make internal refer cases, particularly to internal wards.
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Intersos values
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree (12th graduate) in social sciences or similar high desirable.
- One year of relevant experience in community mobilization.
- Pashto and Dari skills are required; English is preferable.
- Work experience in Health as emergency response projects is preferable.
- Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable.
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
- Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from supervisors in the field.
- Ability and willingness to travel and stay overnight at the service delivery point from Saturday to Thursday to Shina, Kamari, and Pulecharkhi health facilities of Kabul Province if asked/required.
Submission Guideline:
Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.
https://forms.gle/4XYwX1UK5FE1fqxi8
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.
Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/4XYwX1UK5FE1fqxi8