About Save the Children:

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•             No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•             All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•             Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

ROLE PURPOSE:

Working as a member of a team who are committed to serve the most vulnerable people with practical care the WASH Assistant has a vital role to play in improving positive hygiene practices for the target population. This involves effectively managing the WASH soft and hard components under this project in line with the objectives and output of the project.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: WASH Officer

Staff reporting to this post: Community Based Hygiene Promotors

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Responsible for implementing, and monitoring of WASH Soft and hard component activities in field.
• Responsible for implementation, and monitoring of Construction project under WASH department.
• Works closely with WASH HP (hygiene promotor) to identify communities, beneficiaries and the intervention in targeted communities.
• Participate in Hygiene Behavior Change Communication (HBCC) sessions and awareness.
• Support project manager on planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH component within the program/project with consideration to social behavior change theories and practices.
• Ensure the monitoring of the WASH soft component programme objectives and organize the WASH soft teams
• Ensure quality and respect of deadlines of the project soft and hard component activities implementation
• Regular technical follow-ups and evaluations on soft component activities in the field
• Check the planned hard and soft component activities are absolutely clear to the members of the community
• Coordinate with WASH Officers to ensure project activities are in line with SCI technical guidelines
• Plan the soft component activities with close coordination of WASH Officers in order to respect the planning of the proposal and ensure that the program will not face delays and/or challenges
• Ensure all data from the field are provided on weekly and on monthly basis
• Communication with the team and collaboration with the WASH officer.
• Participate in hygiene kit distribution process
• Identification beneficiaries for hygiene kit distribution
• Coordination with DCDs/ communities leaders.
• Undertake any other task assigned by the WASH officer.

• Creativity:

• innovative solutions for problem in field

• Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

• EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Good Familiarity with Engineering software.
• Adequate experience in Construction project implementation.
• Experience in water quality and monitoring projects.
• Good knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene
• Experience in behaviour change communications, and hygiene-related topics is an asset
• Construction skills in the field of water and sanitation is an asset
• Knowledge in conducting training and capacity building,
• Strong experience in and familiarity with protection and gender-related issues.   
• Good organization, planning and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill 
• Good team interaction and positive attitude
• Familiar with Word, Excel, and Skype
• Ability to communication English languages is an asset
• Fluent in local language (both written and spoken)
• Familiar with the area of SC-AF provinces
• Experience in project with community hygiene promotion and handwashing demonstration
• Experience in project with hygiene kit distribution

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  Additional job responsibilities

  The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

  In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

  Equal Opportunities

  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

  Child Safeguarding:

  We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

  Safeguarding our Staff:

  The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

  Health and Safety

  The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

University Graduate or 14 class (University degree at MD, Nurse, Civil Engineering and any other related fields)

Desirable

Minimum 2 years of experience in national and/or international NGOs including at least 1 years in WASH programs

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Link: WASH Assistant - SCI Career Site Careers

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.