Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion Officer Job at Caritas International

Reporting to WASH Officer
Duration 10 months
Location Marsabit County

Promotion Officer Job Responsibilities

• Lead community mobilisation process;
• Function as main liaison person between communities and Caritas Switzerland;
• Disseminate knowledge to community members;
• Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities;
• Support in sensitising local authorities and other stakeholders on the ground on project goals and objectives;
• Identify and register exact beneficiary households in operation areas;
• Prepare and submit monthly report on field activities.

Qualifications for the Promotion Officer Job

• Should be able to speak Samburu language fluently;
• Diploma in Community Development or Project Management;
• At least three years progressive experience in community development desirably among pastoralist communities;
• A thorough understanding of local cultures and pastoralist community dynamics;
• Good knowledge and experience in implementing WASH projects;
• Familiar with participatory methodology skills for engaging and mobilising local communities;
• A self-driven person who takes appropriate initiatives to responding to project issues;
• A team player, commanding respect with high sense of personal integrity;
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Contract start January 2017