Job Vacancies @ World Vision – 2 Positions
World Vision is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Hygiene Promoter
2.) Technical Development Facilitator-WASH
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Hygiene Promoter
Job Description
Career Opportunity
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.
Applications are requested from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of ‘Hygiene Promoter’ in Bo & Bonthe District.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The overall purpose is to contribute to the health improvement through improved access to sustainable WASH services to communities in WVSL operational area. This will be achieved by working with and supporting the hygiene supervisor in carrying out WASH implementation; hygiene promotion, monitoring of water, hygiene and sanitation situation.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in collaboration with AP development facilitators to strengthen/ establish community WASH structure (water management committee, community hygiene mobilizers) and build their capacity to effectively manage and maintain WASH facilities in WVSL operational area.
- Ensure mobilization of community WASH groups and seek their support and involvement in the project implementation of new initiatives
- Document a training plan, develop a field report of training interventions and update the WASH supervisor in a timely manner
- Support water committees, sanitation committees and other community WASH groups in organizing and carrying out hygiene promotion campaigns.
- Identify and train community leaders/school pupils and teachers in targeted communities to ensure successful implementation of CLTS, SLTS/hygiene and sanitation approach
- Establish linkages and work with local WASH authorities (WASH supervisor of district council, DHMT) in the implementation of WASH project
- Report on the effect of hygiene promotion and identify problems related to the trainings undertaken in targeted communities/schools
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Be Safe and Resilient
- Build Relationships
- Learn and Develop
- Partner and Collaborate
- Deliver Results
- Be Accountable
- Improve and Innovate
- Embrace Change
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Certificate or Diploma in social work / Environmental management / Public health or related field or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ working experience in a similar role
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Ability to work in a team and to lead teams
- Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable
- Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and new innovations as well as divergent opinions.
- Willingness to live and work in difficult and challenging terrains and communities.
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org
Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Hygiene Promoter’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: June 14th, 2022
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do no harm to children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
2.) Technical Development Facilitator-WASH
Job Description
Career Opportunity
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) has been operational since 1996 assisting communities with various interventions in health, education, child protection, water & sanitation and livelihoods.
Applications are requested from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of ‘Technical Development Facilitator-WASH’ in Mongor Chiefdom, Falaba District
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide technical oversight, monitoring and supervision of WASH related activities. The Technical Development Facilitator -WASH ensures WASH interventions are consistent with MOHS standards, policies and procedures for WASH interventions in health facilities.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Work with relevant field staff for the implementation of PNS WASH project related activities in the operational districts and communities
- Provide operational and technical support to program activities including hygiene promotion, Solar Mechanized borehole construction, VIP latrine construction, rehabilitation of wells, hand washing facilities etc.
- Support communities to establish and monitor community level structures for the monitoring of sector-specific activities in the program or project.
- Engage with communities for local level advocacy with community decision makers at the chiefdom and district levels.
Supervise hygiene promoters and prepare and submit project updates including monthly reports to the WASH manager or his designate
- Facilitate capacity building for communities/institutions in borehole management
- Undertake other activities related to the project as assigned by the Cluster Program Manager/WASH Manager.
WVI GENERAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Be Safe and Resilient
- Build Relationships
- Learn and Develop
- Partner and Collaborate
- Deliver Results
- Be Accountable
- Improve and Innovate
- Embrace Change
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Degree/Certificate or Diploma in WASH, Civil Engineering, Public Health or equivalent in a related field
- Must have good knowledge and aptitude and Skills in the relevant sector area
- Must be proficient with basic tools in facilitating fieldwork in the relevant sectoral
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in related or similar job
- The candidate must have strong experience in borehole construction and water distribution.
- Experience in solar powered water systems is an advantage.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Strong passion for children and their wellbeing
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Ability to work in a team and lead teams
- Humility, respect, and care for others – especially the vulnerable
- Openness to and eagerness to learn – especially to embrace change and innovations as well as divergent opinions.
- Willingness to live and work in challenging terrains and communities.
If this position appeals to you, send a letter of application with your updated CV to the email address: recruitment_wvsl@wvi.org
Applications sent through any other means will not be accepted. Please ensure that the subject reads ‘Application for the position of ‘Technical Development Facilitator-WASH’. Referees of successful candidates will be contacted and each application should include the referees’ current email and telephone numbers.
Closing Date: June 14th, 2022
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision International Sierra Leone takes diligent measures to screen out people who might seek to work with them to ensure they do not harm children or adult beneficiaries in the discharge of their duties. A successful candidate for this position will therefore be screened and required to sign the World Vision Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. World Vision International Sierra Leone will also conduct a Police check for successful applicants.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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