Hygiene Promoters/ Distribution Assistant

Posted date 11th December, 2024 Last date to apply 14th December, 2024
Country Pakistan Locations Hyderabad/ Mirpur Khas/ Badin
Category Development Sector
Type Temporary

CARE is a leading global humanitarian and development organization. Since its establishment in 2005, CARE Pakistan (CP) has been responding to major disasters and undertaking an array of development projects. CP works through its local partners and a range of stakeholders for development, as well as emergency response-related interventions, which makes collaboration a key component of its work, across the country. Health and education, with a particular focus on women, are some of CARE's core identified program areas in Pakistan, as part of its Long-Range Strategic Plan.

CARE Pakistan is going to implement a project, Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerability to Emergencies (BRAVE) in Pakistan Programme in districts Matiari ,Badin, MirpurKhas Sindh,

Job Summary

CARE Pakistan requires the services of a Hygiene promoters/Distribution Assistants. The incumbent will be responsible to implement the social mobilization approach of programmes for Hygiene promotion of key messages , identification of beneficiaries for the distribution of NFIs/Food Ites/Hugiene Kits etc in line with CARE strategy to empower communities in the target areas, especially women and children.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

1- Hygiene Promotion (50%):

• Conduct hygiene promotion sessions in communities to raise awareness about good hygiene practices.
• Provide regular inputs into required narrative and financial reports.
• Distribute Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials related to hygiene.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and focus group discussions on hygiene topics.
• Monitor and report on the hygiene practices and needs of the community.
• Collaborate with local health workers and community leaders to promote hygiene education.
• Use participatory approaches as a far as possible throughout the programme cycle, in training, and in the use of tool kits and other materials.
• Ensure that Hygiene Promotion activities and resources are implemented and handed over or ended in a way that promotes local capacities and sustainable operations.
• Ensure that gender, protection, the environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns are taken into account in implementation, and reporting;
• Ensure that activities reflect theinclusion and needs of specific groups and individuals e.g. elderly people, children, and people with disabilities.

2- Distribution Assistance (35%):

• Identify and register beneficiaries for the distribution of NFIs, food items, and hygiene kits.
• Coordinate and manage the logistics of distribution activities, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of distributed items and beneficiaries.
• Ensure that distributions are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
• Provide feedback and reports on distribution activities to the line manager.

3- Planning and Coordination (10%):

• Develop and share monthly work plans with the line manager.
• Track and reporting field-level issues.
• Coordinate with service provider teams.
• Engage with Village level Committees members, Support Groups, and other community structures for feedback and coordination.
• Disseminate updates and information within the team and community.

4- Other responsibilities as assigned (5% of time)

• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.

A) Qualifications (Know How)

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Desired

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition, BS-Nursing, LHV or MidWife (With Bachelors).

B) Experience/ Technical Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Experience in reporting, case studies, team management, training, data management, and coordination.
• Understanding of WASH,Distribution of humantarian assistance, and basic concepts of Social mobilization tools.
• Experience working with public departments, community representatives, and union council-level stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with donor-funded projects, NGOs, or INGOs preferred.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Note: Individuals can apply using Brightspyre or send their resumes directly to [email protected] clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line of the email, before the stated deadline. Please share your current as well as salary expectations along with the CV.

This is a short-term position for an emergency response project