The Sanitation and Hygiene promotion Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the SV WASH part project and distribution of Emergency WASH NFI items at the district level as well as promoting good hygiene behavior while distributing the WASH NF items.

The position ensures timely and efficient delivery of Essential WASH NF items to affected populations while promoting good hygiene behavior in line with organizational standards, humanitarian principles, and donor requirements.

Major responsibilities include:

Planning and Coordination & Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of district-level WASH NFI items and distribution plans as well as Hygiene promotion activities.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure timely movement and storage of supplies.
• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners for distribution planning and beneficiary selection.
• Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings at district level.

Distribution Management

• Plan and lead the organization of WASH NFI distributions in targeted communities.
• Supervise distribution teams during distribution, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and accountability standards.
• Ensure inclusive and transparent beneficiary targeting, registration, and verification processes.
• Monitor post-distribution outcomes and provide timely reports on coverage, gaps, and challenges.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Accountability

• Collect and compile field data, including distribution reports, beneficiary feedback, and lessons learned.
• Prepare timely situation and progress reports for the district and country office.
• Support the implementation of complaints and feedback mechanisms at distribution sites.
• Ensure adherence to protection, gender, and inclusion principles throughout all activities.
• Train and mentor field staff, community volunteers, and partners on WASH NFI distribution procedures and standards.

Requirements:

• BSc Degree or MSc Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health or related from a recognized University.
• At least 4 years of experience for first-degree holder and 3 years of work experience plus a postgraduate degree.
• Experience in handling emergency programs and experience of team mobilization teams and having good knowledge of project management.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in budget management, Ability to use computer and Technical and report writing skills.
• Profession and report writing skills.
• Project management, management skills.
• Computer literate. (Outlook, power point, excel and word processing)
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote or insecure environments.

Language Skills:

• Good command spoken and written English, Tigrigna and Amharic.
• Knowledge of Tigirigna is Mandatory

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