Wash Assistant at Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI)

Relief Rescue Initiative (RRI) is a National Non-governmental organization, which is committed and active in community humanitarian and developmental projects with its presence in Borno, Adamawa, Benue, Yobe and Jigawa States. The primary focus of RRI is on improving and alleviating the problems of the less privileged, deprived, vulnerable group and people affected by armed conflicts and other Natural/Man made disasters in their struggle to obtain a life of justice and dignity. Areas of focus include; food security and livelihood, Nutrition, Protection, Education, Water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Metal health, and psychosocial support (MHPSS) achieved through the implementation of projects targeted at the community level especially on the most vulnerable members of the community.

In line with its focus, RRI will be implementing WASH and Multipurpose Cash Assistance in Jigawa States In partnership with IOM-RRF Project. This is aimed at preventing already vulnerable House Holds from falling into starvation, malnutrition and diseases.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Wash Assistant

Locations: Jahun, Miga, Kirikasama, Buji and Gwaram - Jigawa
Employment Type: Contract ( 3 months)

Job Description

• The WASH assistant, under the direct supervision of the WASH officer, the incumbent will be required to work as a member of the WASH unit towards the improvement of hygiene promotion and community mobilization activities effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services among target communities.
• Assist the community mobilizers to mobilize the communities to mitigate priority water and sanitation-related health risks, promoting the BCC strategy and keeping records of the community volunteers participating in Hygiene promotion activities.
• Support WASH officer for emergency response (WASH) across the field office.
• Assist in communicating effectively with the communities targeted, ensuring that hygiene and health messages are passed on with participatory interventions, allowing ownership and empowerment of the beneficiaries to influence their hygiene and health.
• Assist in selecting, training, and managing Community WASH Standing committees, such as Community Water Management Committee members, sanitation facilities caretakers, and volunteer hygiene promoter networks within the targeted beneficiaries.
• Participate in the HP campaign by conducting house-to-house visits focused on hygiene promotion and public health, focus groups, and mass campaigns using songs, IEC materials, etc. promoting Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS) and assisting the community mobilizers in the implementation of gathering events.
• Provide a weekly activity progress report to the WASH Officer, highlighting achievements versus targets.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the WASH Officer;
• Comply with RRI policies and practices ensuring protection mainstreaming, code of conduct; health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Performs any other duty as requested by the WASH OFFICER

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Relief Rescue Initiative and amongst beneficiaries served by Relief Rescue Initiative.

Compliance& Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Relief Rescue Initiative. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Relief Rescue Initiative and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years post-NYSC relevant experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Community mobilization and advocacy experience
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• B.Sc degree in environmental health science, environmental engineering, public health, or other related fields.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English and Hausa languages is an advantage.
• Independence, adaptability, and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
• Experience in Nutrition and in community-based programs

Gender Equality:

• RRI is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities:

• RRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Safeguarding Statement

• Relief Rescue Initiative has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and Abuse (including abuse to children) and Discrimination perpetrated by our staff, vendors, suppliers, and their representatives or related personnel. They are all expected to adhere strictly to RRI’s safeguarding principles, high standards of conduct, ensuring the safety and dignity of individuals affected by the project. We take serious complains and concerns about sexual exploitation and abuse and will not hesitated to enforce disciplinary measures against staff and related personnel found in breach of our policy.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document / PDF, otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application will be reviewed on rolling basis
• Application will be reviewed on Rolling Basis to meet project demand, and RRI reserves all the right to hire as soon as suitable candidates are identified. RRI will not be liable for any Application cost and do not request for any cost in submitting applications.