Hygiene and Nutrition Trainer

Welthungerhilfe it is one of Germany's biggest non-governmental relief organizations. Non-profit making, politically independent and non-denominational, the organization is run by a Supervisory Board of honorary members under the patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its work is funded by private donations and public grants. Welthungerhilfe is working since the 1980’s continuously in Afghanistan and opened the first offices in 1992. Since this time Welthungerhilfe has implemented some 165 projects in Afghanistan. Main fields of Welthungerhilfe intervention in Afghanistan are emergency relief, food and nutrition security, rural and regional development and water and sanitation.

Purpose of The Position:                                     

The hygiene & nutrition trainer will assist the training department and will work together with other trainers to achieve the project outputs. He/she will be primarily responsible for the planning and implementation of hygiene/nutrition trainings in the targeted communities.  

Role and Responsibilities

• ·       Traveling to the target districts is required to conduct training.
• ·       Organize and conduct hygiene and nutrition trainings and awareness sessions about personal and environmental hygiene, and nutrition and prevention measures to the targeted communities and develop training plan/calendar for the whole period.
• ·       Participate in developing teaching tools adapted to various levels of the population: role games, meetings, training, etc.
• ·       Apply the methodologies defined for the sensitizing sessions on hygiene and nutrition promotion.
• ·       Considering the production problems / Do No Harm policy for the population.
• ·       Build and maintain good relationships with community members and community leaders.
• ·       On time, coordinate with the line Manager and other relevant project staff in all issues related to the implementation of hygiene and nutrition activities.
• ·       Motivate the community for contributions to the program.
• ·       Represent the organization with the Participants with the agreement of the hierarchical supervisor.
• ·       Strong planning and reporting ability. Provide daily and weekly progress/activity reports.
• ·       Assist training department in day-to-day tasks and activities.
• ·       Keep an updated record of all field activities undertaken.
• ·       Assist CMs with the field support including distributions, and PPs selection.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

A. Qualification:

• ·       Bachelor’s degree with three years of training experience in the related field
• ·       Medical background is an asset.

B. Experience: 

• ·       Experiences in WASH projects (at least 3 years in the same position)
• ·       Knowledge/experience on hygiene and nutrition promotion
• ·       Experience working with the community.
• ·       Basic knowledge of community mobilization and surveys.
• ·       Familiarity with cultures of different Afghan communities.
• ·       Basic information regarding Afghanistan MoPH BPHS system is an asset.
• Preferred/Required Skills
• ·       Able to work independently and act on own initiatives.
• ·       Excellent planning skills
• ·       Good team worker
• ·       Able to effectively coordinate tasks.
• ·       Excellent oral and written communication skills
• ·       Problem solving and basic counseling skills.
• ·       Able to conduct hygiene related training at the central and field level.
• ·       Must be computer literate and familiar with basic computer software including MS Office and internet use.
• ·       Able to produce reliable training plans and timely reports.

• The applicants should complete and submit the WHH Online Recruitment Form with their resume attached through the following link: (https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/q4d7nTQr)

• The HR database will not accept resumes submitted without completing the Online Recruitment Form.

• Only applications submitted through the above online link will be considered. Applications sent through any other channel, even within the organization, will not be reviewed.

• Please mention the vacancy number and job title correctly in the Online Recruitment Form; otherwise, your application may be rejected from the system.

WHH will screen all applications on the fulfillment of the requirements and if an applicant has no response from WHH within 30 days after closure of the vacancy, it indicates that the applicant is not shortlisted.  WHH encourage applicants who are not shortlisted to keep checking for vacancies in the future to check if more suitable vacancies to apply for.

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