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Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights. To
support the development of its WASH programme in Lagdera District, Tdh
is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:
WASH Sensitization Supervisor
Reporting to: WASH Project Manager
Duty station: Modogashe (Lagdera district, Garissa county)
Contract duration: 14 months (with 3-month probation period)
WASH Sensitization Supervisor
Reporting to: WASH Project Manager
Duty station: Modogashe (Lagdera district, Garissa county)
Contract duration: 14 months (with 3-month probation period)
Main responsibilities:
- Daily organisation and supervision of the sensitization officers and of Hygiene promotion activities on sites.
- Ensures the wash sensitization officers have a clear understanding of the Tdh WASH mandate and project in Lagdera district.
- Ensures that the sensitization activities are appropriately proposed, implemented, monitored and evaluated, when deemed necessary, amendments to the WASH strategy, in consultation with the WASH PM and the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert.
- Conducts regular assessment of the WASH sensitization implementation and activities’ impacts.
- In collaboration with the WASH PM forecasts and follows up on expenditures related to the WASH project including the preparation of cash advance requests on a monthly basis and the correct use of the admin forms.
- In collaboration with the WASH PM and M&E expert, participates in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision.
- Guarantees that the work plan of sensitization activities is implemented, effectively and timely, with relevant authorities and water committees according to the project planning
- Organizes, supervise and monitor each stage of implementation for sensitization activities
- In a participatory manner identifies, mobilizes and trains community members and other actors to encourage their participation in different aspects of the project implementation and development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Public Health or related subjects
- At least 3 years’ field experience working with government or NGOs in WASH sector
- Fluent in English, Swahili and Somali
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, email system.
- Capable of working in remote places
- Experience in hygiene promotion activities
- Experience with management of staff
Application modalities:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV, references. Applications should be addressed to the WASH Project Manager and submitted to: wpm.ke@tdh.ch
Closing date for these positions is 17th October 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.