JOB OVERVIEW
Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Location: Dolo Ado (Melkadida, Kobe, Bokolmayo, Helawayn, Buramino)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: August 6, 2025
Date Posted: July 25, 2025
About NRC
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization that protects the rights of people displaced by conflict. NRC provides assistance during crises and helps displaced populations recover and rebuild their lives. NRC Ethiopia is engaged in emergency response programming and durable solutions in displacement-affected communities
Job Summary
The WASH Officer – Hygiene Promotion will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring community hygiene and sanitation promotion activities. The role is based in Dolo Ado refugee camps and host communities and aims to reduce WASH-related public health risks through capacity building, behavior change, and effective coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities:
- Design and implement hygiene promotion activities using effective Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategies.
- Conduct baseline/endline assessments and KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices) surveys.
- Develop context-specific IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials.
- Monitor WASH-related health data to evaluate program impact.
- Lead sanitation infrastructure activities with a focus on sustainability.
- Train and support hygiene promoters, WASH committees, school health clubs, and incentive staff.
- Facilitate accountability mechanisms and ensure community feedback is incorporated.
- Ensure gender, protection, and inclusion principles are applied in all WASH activities.
- Represent NRC in WASH sector meetings and maintain active coordination with UNHCR, RRS, and NGOs.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Supervise sanitation and hygiene promotion activities and ensure community ownership.
- Lead the implementation of community-based hygiene and health approaches.
- Facilitate WASH committees and school clubs for sustained hygiene practices.
- Collect and analyze data related to WASH-related health outcomes.
- Assist in designing relevant IEC tools for public health awareness and hygiene training.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related health science field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian or refugee contexts.
- Fluency in Somali and English, both spoken and written.
- Strong skills in BCC, KAP surveys, and community mobilization.
- Familiarity with Sphere Standards, UNHCR WASH guidelines, and gender-sensitive programming.
- Experience using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Prior field experience in Dolo Ado refugee response is highly preferred.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Managing resources and achieving results
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Coping with change and working under pressure
- Teamwork and stakeholder engagement
- Planning and delivering results
- Handling insecure environments
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letter, updated CV, and supporting documents (copies of relevant academic certificates and work experience) via the official application link
Applications must be submitted no later than August 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. On-the-job training will be provided.
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