Terms of Reference
 
Division               : Programs.
Location               : Hadramout.
Reports to           : Project Manager.

Organization & Background:

A humanitarian, independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that works across Yemen. The organization provides direct assistance for conflict-affected populations, IDPs, host communities and vulnerable groups in the conflict areas. The organization, in partnership with international agencies, takes action during crisis situations in order to alleviate the sufferings of the most vulnerable groups. The organization promotes durable solutions for conflict-affected populations and helps to restore services, education, economic, wellbeing and health.

Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Hygiene Promotion Assistant will be responsible for the design, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of hygiene promotion activities. The Hygiene promotion assistant will be closely working with the WASH Specialist and WASH Team Leaders to technically support Hygiene Promotion Teams in YFCA program Areas. She/he ensures focuses on capacity building of Hygiene Promotion Teams for YFCA staff ensuring that quality issues of the program are addressed.
 
Hygiene Promotion Technical Support:

• Assist in updating, designing and developing hygiene promotion related documents, tools and all IEC materials focusing on improving Knowledge, attitude and practices.
• Supping in Developing and exploring effective hygiene promotion approaches including drama shows, radio messaging and role plays etc.
• Assist in developing an effective community mobilization strategy for targeted communities for all YFCA projects areas.
• Work with field teams to identify and recommend appropriate hygiene promotion methodologies.
• Provide onsite technical support /advice to hygiene promotion teams on effective hygiene promotion approaches.
• Work with the WASH Specialist in development of technical guidelines, hygiene promotion SOPs and hygiene promotion strategy.
• Assist in develop and designing all key hygiene promotion messages to be disseminated for the public on social media, or for directly for beneficiaries on the field.
• Work with communication unit and project managers to prepare and develop success stories for all hygiene promotion activities and to share them with donors and relevant clusters.

Hygiene Promotion Assessments and Project Design:

• Work with the WASH Specialist in developing hygiene promotion assessment tools and supporting field teams in conducting hygiene related assessments.
• Assist to development and preparation of WASH concept notes.
• Assist the Project Manager and WASH specialist in reviewing and preparation of new WASH proposals.
• Support field teams in development of technical evaluations, studies and preparation of hygiene promotion activity budgets for proposed WASH proposals.
• Take technical lead updating all hygiene promotion tools and in conducting KAP surveys, need assessments, PDMs and any other hygiene promotion related assessments.
• Develop and roll out new hygiene promotion approaches including IEC materials.

Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Follow up on daily and weekly basis the hygiene promotion team including the community hygiene volunteers conducting awareness sessions on hygiene key messages.
• Conduct training for community-based volunteer Hygiene Promoters on how to conduct hygiene sessions in their communities, and how to most effectively use IEC materials.
• Support field teams in developing hygiene promotion activities action plans for project implementation. 
• Review all hygiene promotion program activities with the field hygiene promotion teams in coordination with the WASH Specialist and project managers prior to commencement of activities.
• Work with hygiene promotion teams to track all hygiene promotion activities in various projects and ensure set objectives are met.
• Coordinate with senior WASH engineer, the WASH team leaders and ensure hygiene promotion activities remain and integral part of the WASH program.
• Support hygiene promotion team and ensure activities are implemented as planned.
• Undertake regular field visits to verify quality of hygiene promotion activities and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure hygiene promotion activities at both community level and institution levels (health facilities and schools) meet set standards.
• Take lead in conducting and analysis of hygiene promotion evaluations such as KAP surveys, PDMs etc. 
• Support field hygiene promotion assistant in preparation of hygiene promotion reports.
• Edit and finalize all hygiene promotion final reports.
• Ensure good archiving and documentation of HP activities.
• Ensure distribution of hygiene kits and document good practices.
• Assist in registration, validation of beneficiaries lists to ensure that the selection is in line with selection criteria as well as the beneficiaries’ data are accurate and up to date.  and
• Supervise and ensure distribution of hygiene kits and document good practices.
• Assist in the selecting HP community volunteers according to the criteria provided by HP specialist.

Trainings and Capacity Building:

• Work with the WASH specialist to conduct capacity assessment and capacity building for YFCA hygiene promotion teams.
• Work with WASH Specialist to prepare and roll out capacity building programs for hygiene promotion teams.
• Review hygiene promotion related training plans, materials for field teams in collaboration with WASH specialist.

Coordination and Representation:

• Represent YFCA in hygiene/health promotion related WASH technical working groups and provide feedback to WASH leaders.
• Participate in WASH cluster meetings at national and regional level when necessary.
• Coordinate with the different WASH/Health related ministries both at national and field level to ensure hygiene promotion programs are harmonized with national and cluster guidelines.
• Work with Project Manager to represent and participate in any other WASH related fora.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safeguarding:

• Read, understand, and adhere to the organization’s Safeguarding Policy, sign the organization’s Code of Conduct, and strive to promote a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and abuse in all working environments.
• Report any concerns about the well-being of a child or vulnerable person and report any concerns about the behavior of the organization’s representative in relation to safeguarding.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health, Communication or any other relevant field.
• Professional experience of 2 years minimum, among which 1 years in a field related to public health, communication and behavior change.
• Organization, coordination and planning skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point)
• Excellent facilitation and community mobilization skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English, writing and speaking.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CVs to hr@yfca.ngo, by 20 Feb 2024 at the latest, mentioning the job title in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.