Non government organisations Jobs at Danish Refugee Council, Rafiki Social Development Organization and TANROADS

JOB DETAILS:
WASH Assistant

Overall purpose of the role:
The WASH Assistant under the management and supervision of the WASH Team Leader and supervision by WASH Officer will be responsible to implement different activities of DRC related WASH program to ensure the program’s objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities:
• Support Team Leader at community levels in identifying, mobilizing and sensitizing target communities for sanitation and hygiene promotion.
• Support mapping out communities for village sanitation improvement, especially during CLTS/PHAST role out exercise.
• Mobilization of beneficiary/communities to maintain the established/rehabilitated/protected water sources.
• Support formation and training of Water supply and sanitation committees for the established/rehabilitated/protected water sources.
• Participate in collection of useful data success stories and beneficiary lists as required.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals for donors.
• Presenting technical data or project results; both technical and non-technical.
• Together with the Hygiene and Sanitation Officer, WASH Assistant is required to do proper daily supervision of construction of sanitation facilities i.e. construction of various types of latrines including household latrines, family shared and PSN latrines, decommissioning and replacement of full family shared latrines and installation of handwashing facilities.
• Together with the WASH Engineer, WASH Assistant is required to participate in performing geo-physical survey, designing of water network, establishment of BOQ and supervise the construction of water network with proper fittings as well as establishment of COWSO for project sustainability.
• Assist WASH Officers in inspection of sanitary facilities in household latrines, family shared latrines as well as boreholes, shallow wells and water pumps and other water supply systems to ensure they are operational.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues. In particular, to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that DRC’s response is in line with the needs of the refugees.
• To ensure that work aims to meet Minimum Standards and adheres to DRC’s emergency guidelines and protocols.
• Assists the partners/communities in identifying their capacity building needs and facilitate appropriate capacity building measures (formal and informal means) to enhance local capacity and programme sustainability.
• Conduct training to COWSO on water project management and sustainability.
• Conduct CLTSH training to community health committees and community to reduce the open defecation and communicable diseases.
• Conduct trainings to local artisans on latrine construction.
• Work in close collaboration with partner agency and the local authorities to ensure that participatory approaches are used throughout the project cycle management.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies:
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Proactive, stable and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

Education:
• Minimum of Diploma in Water Supply Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or WASH related course from recognized institution. Bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least two years’ experience in implementing WASH projects specifically in area of water, hygiene and sanitation.
• Thorough knowledge of WASH national and international standards.
• Strong competence in English literacy.
• Proven skills in computer programs (Word, Excel; Epanet, Auto card etc)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent skills in report writing and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in emergency.
• To establish effective working relations with other team members and other stakeholders.

Languages:
• English
• Kiswahili
• Knowledge of Kirundi a significant advantage.

Key stakeholders:
• Community and Camp Representatives
• UN Agencies
• WASH sector leads
• Local Government representatives
• Private Sector Suppliers


JOB DETAILS:
WASH Officer

Overall purpose of the role:
The WASH Officer under the management and supervision of the WASH Team Leader will be responsible to implement different activities of the DRC-related WASH programs to ensure the program’s objectives are achieved. The post holder is directly responsible for all Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene aspects of WASH in camps and host communities.

Responsibilities:
• To provide day-to-day technical support and supervision of construction of WASH facilities including construction of various water access initiative, types of community latrines i.e., household latrines, the family shared latrines, child-friendly latrines, people with special needs latrines, installation of handwashing facilities, decommissioning and replacement of full latrines at camps and implementing WASH activities at the selected host communities.
• To provide technical function during the execution of the WASH project in order to ensure the highest quality standards directly in line with SPHERE Standards and engineering standards are met. S/he collaborates with respective other Managers of different sectors in guidance and strengthening WASH programming.
• To provide day to day hygiene promotion activities through supervising the Community Health Promotors who are working directly with refugees to ensure that they provide knowledge, to change altitude and adaptation of good hygiene practices led to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases as well as to ensure that POCs are received and use properly the distributed various hygiene kits at their respectively camps and surrounding host communities.
• Together with the WASH team, a hygiene, and sanitation officer is required to do proper supervision of the construction of sanitation facilities i.e. construction of various types of latrines including household latrines, the family shared and emergency latrines, decommissioning and replacement of full family shared latrines and installation of handwashing facilities.
• Together with the government extension staff, specifically, the Health Assistants (HAs), and Village Health Teams (VHTs), play a lead role in mapping out communities for village sanitation improvement, especially during the CLTS/PHAST/CHAST roll-out exercises.
• Identify appropriate interventions based on the review of the evidence of barriers to performing the behavior, effective communication channels, public health risks assessment, and past experience, and in consultation with government and partners, chose the mix of interventions that is right for the context, the target groups, target behaviors and settings you have identified.
• To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that DRC’s response is in line with the needs of the refugees.
• Work with the Hygiene and Sanitation clusters at community levels in identifying, mobilizing, and sensitizing target communities for sanitation and hygiene promotion.
• Implement hygiene promotion activities building on existing community engagement activities (e.g. hygiene, health, education, nutrition promotion)
• Participate in the collection of useful data success stories and beneficiary lists as required.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports for donors.
• To lead the training to the WASH committee related to hygiene and sanitation issues.
• Support with distribution of various kits in order to serve in a proper way.
• Contribute to grant proposals in the area of hygiene and sanitation facility construction and promotion.
• Ensure integration of WASH activities with other DRC sectors.
• Ensure effective implementation of the WASH Projects in line with the UN and Tanzania National Standards and Policies.
• Provide technical support to WASH Assistants to ensure they execute their duties effectively.
• Ensure quality control of implementation of WASH activities in accordance with SPHERE, UNHCR, and Tanzania National standards.
• Execute other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.

Experience and technical competencies:
• Proven commitment to accountable practices.
• Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
• Proven ability to manage large varied workloads and deal constructively with stress and periods of long hours.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Proactive, stable, and robust character and a good team player.
• Excellent communication skills, calmness, and a good sense of humor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.

Education:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Science, Water Engineering, or WASH-related course
• Documented skills in project planning and design, drafting, calculation, and technical draughting and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of construction national and international standards.
• Excellent computer skills in programs such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft office.

Languages:
• English
• Kiswahili
• Knowledge of Kirundi a significant advantage.

Key stakeholders:
• Community and Camp Representatives
• UN Agencies
• WASH sector leads
• Local Government representatives
• Private Sector Suppliers


JOB DETAILS:
Key responsibilities
• Oversee the design and roll-out of a DREAMS package of services for AGYW (may include Stepping Stones Curriculum, health service demand creation activities including HIV testing and counseling and linkage to care, creation of safe spaces, GBV screening, scale-up of adolescent-friendly health services, support for economic strengthening activities and roll-out of parenting curricula, etc.).
• Implement use of a vulnerability index to understand risks of AGYW; utilize mapping tools to understand HIV acquisition among AGYW.
• Lead efforts to strengthen quality of demand generation and service provision for AGYW.
• Ensure that project strategies and activities addressing youth are evidence-based and in line with state-of-the-art, globally recognized best practices; as well as aligned with GoT, PEPFAR and EpiC standards, protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure that the project engages youth in all stages of the project to promote youth leadership and ensure that youth perspectives are taken into consideration.
• Promote integration across a range of services for youth to take a holistic, family-centered approach to improving their wellbeing.
• Ensure all youth-focused strategies are gender-sensitive and promote equitable programming.
• Liaise with GoT counterparts, service providers and stakeholders to ensure activities are well-coordinated with other national and regional programs.
• Work closely with the project M&E team to ensure regular updates of the DREAMS tracker and accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of results from the DREAMS implementation in collaboration with M&E team with focus on accurate data for timely entry in the DAMES system.
• Foster collaboration with partners and district DREAMS coordination teams and local government authority.
• Strengthen referral and linkages between health facility and community service delivery points for AGYW and partners
• Engage in community Quality Improvement teams to support implementation of AGYW risk reduction plans in identified communities
• Participate in partner coordination in the district through monthly meetings and joint field activities
• Timely submit activity progress reports on monthly and quarterly basis to Program manager
• Document project success stories and case studies for sharing with a wider audience. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Required skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Youth Development, Health system with 3 years’ experience in provision of PEPFAR DREAMS services to AGYW at community level.
• Experience working with AGYW aged 15-24 years; familiarity with evidenced-based strategies for reducing their vulnerability and providing targeted services; familiarity with the PEPFAR DREAMS package of services.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with the national youth guidelines, standards and protocols. Familiarity with Tanzania public health sector at multiple levels; experience working with GoT stakeholders.
• Experience in programs serving KVP and AGYW. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of vulnerable youth.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Computer literacy is highly required ie word, excel, internet, power point.


JOB DETAILS:
Educational/Professional qualifications:-
• Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Sociology, Guidance and Counselling or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution;
• Must have good working experience of at least four (4) years in related field;
• Self motivation, able to work under pressure outside working hours with minimum supervision;
• Must be fluent in Swahili and English languages; and
• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To coordinate local community participation in matters relating to maintenance and development of the project;
• To conduct social impacts assessment (SIA) of the project;
• To prepare resettlement plans; and
• To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.