Metekel, Amhara
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
Role and responsibilities The purpose of the WASH Technical Assistant position is to provide technical support in specialist areas of work. Generic responsibilities Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelinesAssist a range of support with the implementation of the CC portfolio according to plan of actionImplements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegatedResponsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standardsDevelop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the teamUse initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of workPrepare and develop status reports as required by managementEnsure proper filing of documentsPromote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise Specific responsibilities  Mobilize beneficiary communities implementing HP through participatory approaches;Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities;Conduct field-based needs assessments;Conduct hygiene promotion activities in IDP/returnee settlements and schools under the guidance of the WASH Officer, and coordinate and supervise community Hygiene Promoters;Supervise appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services;Carry out training sessions (according to identified needs) for community members;Identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene; participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring;Raise the awareness on issues relevant to the community and encourage their participation in projects;Ensure mainstreaming of all cross-cutting issues in implementation of activities;Train the IDP/returnee community on settlement care (with focus on public health related aspects), maintenance and protection issues;Deliver reports on time, including compiling and sharing of reports from community hygiene promoters;