Hygiene Promoter

Job title: Hygiene Promoter

Employment Category: Full Time

Reporting to: 

Direct reports:  WASH Officer

Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension 

Unit/department:  WASH 

Location: Kemashi zone BG

Job Grade/ Category- Grade 3

Salary: As per the Organization Salary

THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Hygiene Promoter will support the day-to-day implementation of hygiene promotion activities in the project target communities of Zayi woreda of  Kemashi zone, Benishangul-Gumuz. The post holder will mobilize and engage community members, volunteers, community representatives and elders to improve household and community-level hygiene and sanitation practices. The role will facilitate awareness sessions, household visits, demonstrations and community campaigns; promote safe water handling, handwashing, proper latrine use and cleaning, and environmental sanitation; and follow up on the adoption of promoted practices to help prevent cholera outbreaks and other waterborne diseases. The Hygiene Promoter will work closely with the WASH team, relevant government offices and community structures and ensure that activities are implemented in line with Imagine1day policies, Sphere standards, beneficiary needs and donor requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Key Responsibilities

#1. Hygiene Promotion and Community Mobilization

• Conduct regular hygiene promotion and awareness-raising sessions for households and communities using participatory and culturally appropriate approaches.
• Train, guide and provide refresher support to community volunteers, representatives and elders on key hygiene messages and effective hygiene promotion approaches.
• Promote handwashing with soap at critical times, safe water collection, transportation, storage and handling, household water treatment where appropriate, personal hygiene, food hygiene and proper use of sanitation facilities.
• Mobilize communities to undertake regular latrine cleaning, household compound cleaning, solid waste management and other environmental sanitation activities.
• Conduct household visits and provide practical advice on improving household hygiene, sanitation and safe water practices.
• Organize community campaigns, demonstrations, discussions and other activities to encourage positive and sustained hygiene behaviour change.
• Promote hygiene practices that help prevent cholera outbreaks and other waterborne and hygiene-related diseases, in coordination with relevant health and WASH actors.
• Ensure women, men, girls, boys, older people and persons with disabilities are meaningfully included in hygiene promotion activities.

#2. Planning, Implementation and Supervision

• Support the collection of baseline information on household and community hygiene and sanitation practices and identify key gaps and needs in the assigned kebeles.
• Prepare and implement regular hygiene promotion activity plans in coordination with the WASH Officer and Project Coordinator.
• Conduct regular field visits and follow up on hygiene promotion activities to ensure implementation is timely, effective and consistent with the approved work plan and project targets.
• Monitor the use and cleanliness of latrines, handwashing facilities and household water storage containers and provide appropriate hygiene messages and follow-up support.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of hygiene-related activities during the distribution of ES/NFIs and other WASH items, including providing information on their appropriate use and care.
• Identify implementation challenges, community concerns and gaps in hygiene practices and report them to the supervisor for timely action.
• Support community-level training and capacity-strengthening activities related to hygiene promotion and sanitation.

#3. Networking and Learning

• Work closely with WASH committees (WASHCOs), community volunteers, kebele leaders, health extension workers, Woreda Health Office, Water and Energy Office and other relevant government and community partners.
• Maintain regular communication with community representatives and beneficiaries to build trust, encourage participation and support effective implementation of emergency WASH activities.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings, community discussions, trainings and review sessions as assigned.
• Keep updated on hygiene promotion approaches and good practices and contribute to continuous learning and improvement.
• Document and share lessons learned, promising practices and community feedback with the WASH team.

#4. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of hygiene promotion sessions, household visits, community meetings, training activities and participants, disaggregated by sex and age where feasible.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly and other activity reports as requested by the WASH Officer or Project Coordinator.
• Provide timely updates on activity progress, achievements, challenges, community concerns and follow-up actions.
• Document hygiene promotion activities and results through attendance sheets, field notes, photographs and other approved reporting formats, while obtaining consent where required.
• Support the collection of monitoring information to assess changes in hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices.

1. GENDER EQUALITY COMMITMENTS

• Foster an environment that supports the values of women and men and ensures equal access to information.
• Promote the meaningful participation of women and men in hygiene promotion activities and community decision-making.
• Respect beneficiaries—women, men, girls and boys—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, age or marital status.
• Value and respect all cultures.

1. SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Imagine1day has zero tolerance for violations of Child and Adult Safeguarding, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and the Code of Conduct. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment, Imagine1day implements procedures and actions, including criminal background checks, international vetting and/or certificates of good conduct, to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. The post holder is required to comply with all safeguarding policies and report concerns through established channels.

EDUCATION

Diploma or BSc in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Education, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.