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9.10.2015
As a result of the electoral violence in Burundi, a large number of
refugees have crossed into Rwanda and are settled/living in various sites, the
majority of them living in Mahama Camp while others are living in Kigali,
Bugesera, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Huye.
refugees have crossed into Rwanda and are settled/living in various sites, the
majority of them living in Mahama Camp while others are living in Kigali,
Bugesera, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Huye.
Mahama Camp, where Oxfam is operational hosts up to 43,000+ Burundi
refugees who have been registered and are now settled there where they share
their available resources/facilities. Oxfam has signed a partnership agreement
to work in Mahama and through the existing sector coordination; Oxfam will
deliver a WASH programme which is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities and
suffering of the Burundi refugees in Mahama Camp through the provision of
basic WASH needs and other essential services.
refugees who have been registered and are now settled there where they share
their available resources/facilities. Oxfam has signed a partnership agreement
to work in Mahama and through the existing sector coordination; Oxfam will
deliver a WASH programme which is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities and
suffering of the Burundi refugees in Mahama Camp through the provision of
basic WASH needs and other essential services.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rwandans national for the
following position:
following position:
Public Health Promotion Officer
Location: Mahama Camp, Kirehe District, Rwanda
Salary: Competitive
Duration: 3 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION
Level: National D2
Oxfam purpose: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Job purpose: To enable Oxfam to respond quickly to the Public Health Promotional
requirements of the emergency response.
requirements of the emergency response.
The work may involve, in an immediate stage, the assessment of the
hygiene promotional needs that will target mainly reduction of cholera, or any
other public health related diseases spread as well as building the capacity of
the communities to better reach and alleviate the plight of the people affected
by the emergency.
hygiene promotional needs that will target mainly reduction of cholera, or any
other public health related diseases spread as well as building the capacity of
the communities to better reach and alleviate the plight of the people affected
by the emergency.
REPORTING LINES:
Postholder reports to: PHP Team Leader
Staff reporting to this post: PHP Assistants
DIMENSIONS:
- Most tasks are
well-defined technical activities within partner MOU and objectives set by
manager with some routine reactive work in response to requests.
- Contribute to and influence operational
planning.
- Strong communication
and negotiation skills and the ability to influence and inspire confidence
in others in diverse working environments.
- Ability to
synthesise public health promotion information to its accessible and
useable by non-specialists
- Develop a shared
analysis of local issues, contacts and key players
- Impact and influence
within the team and Oxfam allocated camp and foster strong external
relations with other agencies responding in target area
- Supervising resources
within defined boundaries or a specialist area, which may include people
and assets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programme implementation
- As part of a multi disciplinary
team, carry out assessment of the public health risks and analysis of the
threats to life, health and dignity faced by the refugees in Mahama
camp. Make recommendations for actions which are consistent with
Oxfam’s policies and guidelines.
- Work closely with
engineering colleagues (PHEs) to implement and monitor Oxfam’s water,
sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH) interventions ensuring an
integrated approach to the public health needs of programme activities.
- Organise and conduct
training for the identified volunteers which may include hygiene promotion
volunteers, water and sanitation committees, etc as applicable or as
decided by the project
- Ensure that where
possible an empowering approach to working with communities is employed.
- In collaboration with
other actors develop necessary materials including IEC materials relevant
to context and needs
- Depending on the
situation, the post holder may be asked to perform other tasks as
requested by the Response Team Leader
Programme approach
- Ensure that all work
is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender
issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women
in all aspects of the work and to ensure that Oxfam’s Programme is an
opportunity for peace making, rather than community division
- Ensure that the
programme is accountable to beneficiaries through promoting their
participation providing them with information about programme activities
and ensuring the beneficiary feedback is used effectively to adapt
programme
- Ensure that work aims
to meet Minimum Standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and
protocols including Minimum Requirement (MR) in WASH and Core Humanitarian
Standard
Programme monitoring and reporting
- Work closely with MEAL
officer, to implement context appropriate MEAL activities and ensure that
data collected is timely analysed and reported to inform programme
progress and management action/decision
- Write regular reports
adhering to OGB reporting formats at agreed intervals
Staff management
- Participate in
recruitment and supervision of public health promotion assistants.
This may involve the writing of job descriptions, work schedules, training
plans, performance objectives setting and appraisals
- Carry out informal and
formal training sessions and evaluate the impact of this training
- Develop work plans
with staff to ensure effective implementation of the programme
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Essential
- Relevant
qualification, degree/diploma certificate in public health promotion
or other relevant areas (e.g. community development, adult education)
- At least 3 years
practical experience in appropriate community health and environmental
programmes. Some of this time should have been in emergency refugee
programmes.
- Experience and
understanding of community mobilisation in relation to water and sanitation
activities in humanitarian programmes
- Demonstratedexperience
of programme integration and commitment to humanitarian principles and
action to crosscutting issues including gender, diversity, HIV and AIDS
into public health promotion programme,
- Strong assessment,
analytical, planning, negotiation, oral and written reporting skills.
- Ability to work under
pressure and in response to the changing needs
- Good spoken and at
least fair written English, and the ability to communicate fluently local
language and one other commonly used language will be highly beneficial
(e.g. Swahili and French)
Other:
This job description is not incorporated in the employment
contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an
inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of
strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder.
contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an
inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of
strategic developments and following discussion with the post holder.
How to apply:
This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional,
with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the
criteria outlined above, please apply online attaching your application letter
and CV, with contact details of your most recent line manager as part of your
referees.
with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the
criteria outlined above, please apply online attaching your application letter
and CV, with contact details of your most recent line manager as part of your
referees.
Use this email to apply: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 9th
October 2015.
October 2015.
N.B: We recruit as we receive the applications.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly
encourage applications from qualified female and disabled candidates.
encourage applications from qualified female and disabled candidates.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization.
organization.