WASH ASSISTANT – Galmudug

POLISH HUMANITARIAN ACTION IS LOOKING FOR WASH ASSISTANT

General information:

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH)

Position: WASH ASSISTANT ( 1 National position )

( ) Location : GALMUDUG

Starting date: May, 2020

Contract duration: 1 year with 3 month probation period

Reports to: WASH Officer

Application deadline: 28th April 2020

About PAH:

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization which mission it is to make the world a better place. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in big and small emergencies worldwide alongside with running long-term missions in several countries in crisis. Our interventions – of both humanitarian and development character

– have been carried out in 44 countries so far. Our focus is on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war and/or natural disasters. We possess long-standing expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), but also implement projects in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), as well as Nutrition and Education. For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl

PAH Mission in Somalia:

PAH has been present in Somalia since 2011. With WASH and Nutrition programs PAH supported people from the most vulnerable communities in different regions in Somalia. Our primary focus was to provide safe drinking water through rehabilitation water infrastructure, constructing water distribution systems, and constructing rain water reservoirs. In our work we also focus on other WASH components such as improvement of sanitary conditions, hygiene promotion to make our WASH interventions fully comprehensive. We are implementing ECHO projects targeting the most vulnerable IDP communities in Mogadishu and around as well as UNICEF WASH projects in rural communities and key community institutions in Banadir, Lower and Middle Shabelle.

PAH in Somalia is looking for a WASH ASSISTANT who will become the part of our WASH program team. The person will hold the following responsibilities:

WASH

Identify, assess, and respond to WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) needs among families residing in villages and IDP settlements.

Supervise the delivery, distribution, and implementation of (WASH) interventions in rural villages, IDP settlements and institutions

Educate people about key aspects of water and sanitation in a culturally appropriate manner.

Ensure all work is carried out as per the community needs and project standards.

participates in the selection process of hygiene promoters, O&M personnel and other casual workers

Performs any other duty assigned by your immediate supervisor or line manager

Requirements:

Diploma in WASH and health related fields

Minimum 1-year experience in WASH

Galmudug resident with good background knowledge of local context

Experience in community mobilization, training and use of participatory methodologies.

Readiness to travel including remote areas

advanced interpersonal skills

Proactive/solution focused.

advanced communication skills

Problem-solving skills/ability to cope with demands of emergency situations.

MS Office very good

Fluent Somali and at least good knowledge of English

Ability to work under time constrains in stressful environment.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, kindly click the link below:

https://system.erecruiter.pl/FormTemplates/RecruitmentForm.aspx?WebID=4a34a05cf9c54222a754b243e60b08c2

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews and tests. Interviews for shortlisted

candidates are planned in Galmudug. Candidates interested in the position must be ready to attend the interviews

and test. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.