IFRC recruits Hygiene Promoters

Hygiene Promoters

Closing date (Geneva time zone):08-08-2019

Duty station:Beira

Country:MOZAMBIQUE

Duty station status: N/A

Accompanied status: N/A

Duration:5 months

Category of Staff: National Staff

Grade: To be determined

Vacancy No:IFRC03249

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. The Federation is served by a Secretariat based in Geneva, with regional and country offices throughout the world. The Secretariat is led by the IFRC Secretary General and provides the central capacity of the International Federation to serve, connect, and represent National Societies. The Secretariat’s focus includes providing support to the IFRC governance mechanisms; setting norms and standards; providing guidance; ensuring consistency; coordination and accountability for performance; knowledge sharing; promoting collaboration within and respect for the RCRC Movement; and expanding engagement with partners. The Secretariat’s headquarters is organized in three main business groups: (i) Partnerships, including Movement and Membership; (ii) Programs and Operations; and (iii) Management. The Secretariat has five regional office, as follows: Americas (Panama City); Africa (Nairobi); Asia/Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); Middle East and North Africa (Beirut).

Job Purpose

Support the CVM  Hygiene Promotion activities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the development of a Health and Hygiene promotion behaviour change strategy

Prepare and deliver a Hygiene Promotion awareness raising campaign

Develop and deliver training activities

Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Mozambique Red Cross (CVM) and community hygiene promotion volunteers

Liaise with communities and community leaders to ensure the acceptability and smooth running of Hygiene Promotion Activities

Provide cultural interpretation

Carry out assessments and monitoring

Joint planning and implementation with WATSAN and Health colleagues

Assist other Hygiene promotion activities as required

Education

A relevant Certificate

Successfully completed the Stay Safe e-learning courses (basic)

Experience

Working experience in a humanitarian organisation

First-hand experience with IFRC security management system

Leadership and staff training experience.

In-country contextual understanding and operational experience

Knowledge, skills and languages

Good communication skills

Good analytical skills in political, socio-economics and security areas

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Good stress management skills

Self-supporting in computers [Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.]

Fluently spoken and written English and Portuguese

Knowledge of another IFRC official language (French, or Arabic)

Other languages; preferably other local languages

Competencies and values

Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust;

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.