Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is
on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are
actively involved in food security, livelihood, and education projects, as well as the government-led NGO
coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, and understanding
of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us to deliver humanitarian response. We are
guided by humanitarian principles, and our working philosophy with partners includes a commitment to
transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty, and trust. We keep a fast-paced environment where selfmotivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We
pride ourselves in working hard to reach communities while maintaining a keen focus on culture and
management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.
Title: Hygiene Promotion Officer
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit – WASH
Location: Gusau, Zamfara State
Report To: Program Manager
Contract Length: 6 Months with the possibility of an extension
About the Project:
This project, Emergency Response and Durable Solution for Malnutrition is designed to address the worsening food
and nutritional security among U2 children and PLW. The project will provide essential food assistance to
vulnerable households, focusing on those most impacted by food insecurity. The goal is to improve food
security, nutrition, and hygiene practices, while also enhancing agricultural productivity and economic
resilience of vulnerable households.
Position Background:
The Hygiene Promotion Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene
promotion activities. This role involves working closely with communities to raise awareness about good
hygiene practices, reduce the incidence of diseases, and ensure the sustainability of WASH interventions. The
Hygiene Promotion Officer will collaborate with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders
to drive behavior change and improve project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
● Facilitate training and promotional activities towards improving the hygiene and sanitation practices
of the local experts and communities.
● Engage with community members, leaders, and local organizations to promote active participation in
hygiene promotion activities.
● Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation and
ensure this is used by the project team to monitor project progress towards completion of the WASH
component of the project.
● Conduct training for community health workers, volunteers, and other key stakeholders on hygiene
promotion techniques and approaches.
● Ensure that a joint multi-sectorial rapid needs assessment is carried out, analysis is done, and a hygiene
promotion strategy is designed based on the findings.
● Work closely with schools, health facilities, and other community institutions to integrate hygiene
promotion into their operations.
● Collaborate with health, education, and nutrition sectors to ensure a holistic approach to improving
community health.
● Compile weekly, monthly, and periodical progress reports both for internal and external consumption.
● Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities in the WASH component.
● Ensure that PHP team members are fully aware of the hygiene promotion strategy and that all activities
are in line with strategy activities.
● Prepare training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct training for both internal staff and
external stakeholders.
● Assess areas for improvement and record lessons learned for future activities.
● Work closely with the Nutrition team in integrating activities toward improving service delivery to the
target population.
● Prepare case studies, success stories, and other documentation to highlight the impact of hygiene
promotion activities.
● Providing day-to-day management of staff directly under your responsibility.
● Develops and encourages innovative solutions.
● Participate in seminars and training workshops useful to the accomplishment of sensitization activities
and the attainment of project objectives.
Position Requirements:
● B.sc in Environmental Health, Public Health, Social Sciences, and Hygiene and Sanitation related field.
● Must be an indigene of Zamfara state.
● Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities.
● 3 – 4 years of relevant work experience
● Microsoft Office software skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
● Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas where services are limited.
● Fluency in English and Hausa language.
● Experience working in an emergency program (RRM, DRR) will be an added advantage.
● Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to hygiene practices and behavior.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CVs and a brief cover letter stating the position they are applying for
using this link: https://forms.gle/9MUqzx1VidqNT9YT8
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted. FINDEF is
an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
or disabilities. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with
the position. Our organization’s procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable
adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer. We uphold the Humanitarian
Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most
vulnerable communities.
Note:
● FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF’s recruitment process
is transparent and merit-based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
● FINDEF has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere
to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and
outside work hours).
● Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all
staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
● Any offer made to the candidate concerning this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
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