WASH Outreach Workers – Case Investigation

WASH Outreach Workers – Case Investigation

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Job Title: WASH Outreach Workers – Case Investigation

Location: Sur

Contract duration: 08.11.2023

Line Manager: WASH Program assistant

Position Summary

The WASH worker – case investigation will work under the direction and supervision of the WASH Program assistant. S/he will be responsible for case investigations for Cholera, typhoid, water borne diseases across DZ. S/he will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the hygiene promotion activities in line with other the org’s water and sanitation projects (WASH). S/he will need to regularly implement and communicate with hygiene promotion teams in order to ensure the effective, day-to-day implementation of hygiene promotion activities in selected project locations.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Conduct a survey to collect data.
  • Coordination with health centers and popular committees during the data collection process.
  • Verifying data, following up and investigating cases.
  • Conducting awareness sessions for registered cases.
  • Documenting case investigation procedures through reports and photos.
  • Monitor and evaluate the participation, ownership and inclusiveness of community members in decision-making regarding water, sanitation, hygiene awareness and evaluation of activities related to the project.
  • Assist in the design, implementation and monitoring of WASH activities to ensure all activities reflect the needs of specific groups and individuals e.g. women, elderly people, children, and people with disabilities.
  • Directing the water and sanitation sector in the design and development of media tools, education and communication.
  • Encouraging continuous participation in the sector works and assisting the local community in addressing water and sanitation problems.
  • Promote safe participation in water and sanitation, including the use and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities and services.
  • Identify specific training needs and share them with the responsible supervisor for the necessary support where possible.
  • Collect and organize information on progress of all aspects of hygiene promotion activities ensuring information is disaggregated by gender and age (men, women, boys and girls).
  • Taking into account the diversity of society and the necessity of the principle of equality between men and women and the implementation of activities in a way that reflects the needs of groups and individuals such as women, elderly, children and the disabled.
  • Considering the diversity of society and the necessity of the principle of equality between men and women and the implementation of activities in a way that reflects the needs of groups and individuals such as women, elderly, children and the disabled.
  • Participate in the development of monitoring tools for water quality activities as required.
  • Prepare and submit reports as requested by WASH Program assistant verbally or written.
  • In collaboration with the WASH team and MEAL team, monitor the impact of the program activities on the beneficiaries.
  • Fully participate in any learning reviews, ensuring that final recommendations are shared with the relevant team members and eventually incorporated into program activities.
  • Provide regular updates to WASH Program assistant and team on progress, priorities, and constraints, both verbally and in written form.
  • Represent to local partners, governmental and non-governmental groups as requested.
  • Coordinate with all teams to identify and implement integrated responses when applicable
  • Provide regular updates to WASH Program Assistant and team on progress, priorities, and constraints, both verbally and in written form.
  • Represent the organization to local partners, governmental and non-governmental groups as requested.
  • Coordinate with all teams to identify and implement integrated response when applicable.

 

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience

  • Secondary school or Diploma
  • Fluent in Arabic language
  • Exposure to northeast Syria programming a plus.
  • Good knowledge of case investigation.
  • Good knowledge of sphere standards.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in relevant sector with a local or International NGO.
  • Experience in working in multicultural environments is a plus.
  • An ability to present concise reports, reflecting the problems and possible solutions.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • An ability to work effectively under stress in emergency situations.

Safeguarding Commitments

The organization has a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We will carefully examine allegations and investigate, and take appropriate disciplinary action where this is needed, taking into consideration the rights and interests of the survivor, consistent with the organization’s survivor-centred approach. We make very clear that sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse in any form, perpetrated by our staff, partners or other related personnel, towards anyone, will not be tolerated.

Gender Equality Commitments  

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap, disability, or marital status.

Application Procedure

All suitable candidates are required to submit their application through the link below:

https://forms.gle/cu3ZW1h5jwq6w759A

CV and cover letter should be in one file and only application in English or Arabic will be considered.

The closing date and time for application is 6th Nov 2023 at 4:30 PM.

At all stages of the recruitment and selection process, the organization will not request for any candidate to provide any financial details, money transfers or payments to be considered for any position or selected for a role.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.