Hygiene Promoter/Volunteer(National Only-Rolling Basis)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION:

Through capacity building and through technical and programme support, the International Programme Division keeps the organization focused on the socio-economic and humanitarian needs of vulnerable people.
The division reinforces IRW’s implementing structure to enable these people and their communities to develop themselves sustainably and ensures that the organization is prepared to respond promptly and effectively to humanitarian crises.

The division increases the organization’s ability to tackle poverty by developing and fostering partnerships and institutional relationships effectively and proactively, and by ensuring transparent and timely reporting to the organization’s donors.

Background of the Project

Decades of conflict and under-investment in Iraq have destroyed what used to be the best education system in the region and severely curtailed Iraqi children’s access to quality learning. Today, there are close to 3.2 million school-aged Iraqi children out of school. The situation is especially concerning in conflict-affected governorates, such as Salah al-Din and Diyala, where more than 90% of school-age children are left out of the education system. Almost half of all school-age displaced children — approximately 355,000 children – are not in school. The situation is worse for girls, who are under-represented in both primary and secondary schools.

Out-of-school children are more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, including child labour, recruitment by armed actors, and early marriage.

So, one of project important goals is: By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations.

Islamic Relief Iraq will identify the schools at the governorate level in close coordination with the Directorate of Education (DoE) to conduct hygiene promotion sessions on personal hygiene, garbage collection and water conservation, IRW Iraq will provide different sizes of garbage bins and garbage bags to the 10 targeted schools.

Key accountabilities

Developing and implementing hygiene education and awareness campaigns in the targeted schools.

1. Conducting community outreach and training programs on proper hygiene practices.
2. Monitoring and evaluating the adoption of hygiene behaviors.
3. Collaborating with stakeholders like government agencies, NGOs,
4. Advocating for improved hygiene specially on personal hygiene, garbage collection and water conservation.
5. The hygiene promoter/volunteer should prepare for hygiene kits distribution in schools.
6. The hygiene promoter/volunteer should prepare for and participate in all project’s activities in the targeted schools inclusive Provide game/sports learning material, sport kits and dresses for recreational activities.

Knowledge and skills

1. Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with community members, stakeholders, and other team members.
2. Cultural sensitivity: Understanding and respecting cultural norms and practices to effectively promote hygiene behaviors within specific communities.
3. Interpersonal skills: Building relationships and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement hygiene promotion programs successfully.
4. Ability for Planning, organizing, and coordinating hygiene promotion activities, including developing campaigns, managing resources, and monitoring progress.
5. Problem-solving skills: Identifying challenges and finding creative solutions to promote hygiene behaviors effectively.
6. Knowledge of hygiene principles: Understanding basic hygiene practices and principles to develop accurate and relevant promotion materials and messages.
7. Public speaking: Ability to present information clearly and persuasively when conducting training sessions, workshops, or community meetings.
8. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with colleagues, partners, and community members to achieve hygiene promotion goals and objectives.

Duration:

Duration of the contract will be 6 months starting from 1^s Oct 2024

Note:  The months of work will be random according to the guidance of the program team.

Payment and working hours:

• IRW Iraq will pay the Hygiene Promoter/Volunteer a daily rate of 45,000 IQD inclusive transportation and food allowances, with a maximum monthly payment of 945,000 IQD, based on the approved daily attendance sheet. Payments will be made on a monthly basis. IRW Iraq will cover the communication cost for maximum 10,000 IQD monthly.
• The hygiene promoter/volunteer is required to work in schools daily during school days, with the expectation of working at the Diyala field office in Ba’quba for four days each month.