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Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 5, 2024
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Location
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Expiration dateSeptember 12, 2024
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Experience3 Years
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QualificationBachelor Degree
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OrganizationGoal
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Required LanguagesEnglish
Job Description
GOAL Sierra Leone
Job Description
Job Summary
Job Title: | Social Behaviours Change Communication Facilitator (SBCCF)(1 Position) |
Country: | Sierra Leone |
Location: | Kenema/Moyamba |
Contract Duration: | 4 months with possible extension |
Start Date: | 22 September 2024 |
Reports to: | Behavioural Change and Communication Manager |
Responsible for: | Hygiene and sanitation activities as stated below |
General Description of GOAL’s Work in Sierra Leone
GOAL has been present in Sierra Leone since 1999, with an overall aim to contribute to poverty and vulnerability reduction through the implementation of integrated, multi-sectoral interventions, with a primary focus on improving Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent health (RMNCAH) specifically addressing teenage pregnancy. GOAL is also improving rural water supply, urban WASH focusing on fecal sludge management and promoting social inclusion, empowerment, and the promotion of decent work through systems-based programme approaches and community led social and behavioral change. GOAL currently operates in Western Area Urban (Freetown), Kambia, Bombali, Koinadugu, Moyamba and Kenema Districts, with funding from Irish Aid, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the European Union, Charity: Water and DFID.
General Description of the Programme
GOAL has been engaged in implementing charity water funded project in rural communities in Gaura, Tunkia Dama, Koya Noma Simbaru, Wandor and Gorama-mende chiefdoms in Kenema district since early 2018. And Moyamba District since 2023
In line with Government of Sierra Leones Water and Sanitation policy, the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme as well as the Sustainable Developmental Goals, GOAL is contributing towards government’s efforts of increasing access to safe and sustainable water to the rural population of Kenema by refocusing its strategy which seeks to strengthen its relationship and service delivery through a Public and Private Partnership approach. Therefore, GOAL have been closely working with Ministry of health and Sanitation, Ministry of Water Resources and Kenema District Council (KDC) through in ensuring that the above Government goals are met
Overview of the role
The role of the SBCC Facilitator is to work on Hygiene Promotion and Sanitation activities in the communities selected for the project.
The SBCC Facilitator will work closely with District Health Management Team (DHMT) District council, and Water Directorate to facilitate discussions with community members and to promote good hygiene practices and stimulate households to construct and use their own latrine.
The SBCC Facilitator will be responsible for the promotion of behaviour change communication and social mobilization interventions which are essential component of the project. She /He will assist in the definition and set up of Public Health promotion according to the GOAL proposal, log frame and work plan, this will include
Main responsibilities
- Coordinate CLTS, CLA activities, hygiene promotion discussions and other activities with the local communities, CHWs and the DHMT
- Carry out mapping exercise of communities
- Data collection of community hygiene and sanitation status
- Cofacilitate CLTS and CLA triggering sessions at selected communities
- Conduct community dialogue sessions
- Definition of key hygiene and sanitation messages
- Help facilitate discussions and meetings with community members and make visits to follow up on action plans
- Conduct ODF verification, certification, and celebration with relevant line ministries.
- Oversee all hygiene and sanitation activities within his/her assigned area to make sure they are running effectively and having an impact
- Formation and training of Water, school, and facility Management committees (WMC, SMC and FMC)
- Guide community, schools, and healthcare facility on how to identify potential committee members
- Help facilitate discussions and meetings with committee members and make visits to follow up on action plans
- Receive and co-facilitate training of WMC SMC and FMC, including helping to organize training logistics
- Conduct regular follow up meeting with committee members
- Liaise and collaborate with community leaders and other community agencies to gain local buy-in for the project and facilitate local ownership of WASH infrastructure at the community level
- Reporting and compliance
- Submit weekly summary reports to the Behaviour Change supervisor on progress and challenges.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Behavior change supervisor or Programme Manager.
- Always comply with GOAL’s Child Protection Policy.
- Ensure Gender is maintained at all stages of project Implementation
- Safeguarding 4
- Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries.
- Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to.
- Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures.
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities
- Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet.
- Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.
Requirements (Person Specification)
Essential
- The candidate must have diploma in Community Development, Public Health, or a related field,
- have experience working with communities in a CBO or NGO environment
- Basic computer skills with ability to use Microsoft word,
- Experience in understanding of community mobilization in relation to health promotion, water, and sanitation activities.
- Able to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with people in many different environments.
- Ability to speak one of the local languages spoken in Kenema District
- Able to work independently and act on own initiative.
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong experience of conducting/organizing workshops, trainings, or meetings.
- Capable of producing reliable and timely reports and familiar with community research methods.
Desirable
- Ability to ride a motorbike on rough terrain or willingness to learn is an advantage
- Good English language skills
- Basic computer skills with ability to use Microsoft word,
General terms and conditions
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies any job offer made is also subject to police clearance. GOAL is an equal opportunities employer.
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
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