EH Hygiene Promotion Assistant

EH Hygiene Promotion Assistant | IRC - International Rescue Committee

EH Hygiene Promotion Assistant

IRC - International Rescue Committee Maiduguri, Abuja National Speaks Hausa, English

Application deadline: April 02, 2026

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The EH Hygiene Promotion Assistant will be based in Maiduguri and report to the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer. This role involves supervising the implementation of hygiene promotion activities at the village level, including training community hygiene promoters and establishing WASH committees. The assistant will directly carry out hygiene awareness initiatives and ensure that activities meet agreed objectives within the specified timeframe. The position requires collaboration with other teams and sectors to address beneficiary needs effectively.

Candidate Requirements:

B. Sc. /High National Diploma in social sciences, Public health, Environmental Health or related courses

Experience in hygiene promotion activities and WASH NFI distribution

Experience in training Hygiene Promoters and WASH committees

Competent communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Sound knowledge of English

Competent in MS Word and Excel

Knowledge of Hausa language

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods. Job Overview/Summary The EH Assistant-Hygiene Promotion will be based in Maiduguri and report to the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer. S/he will be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of hygiene promotion activities at village level as directed by the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer. The main objective of this position is to support the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer in implementing hygiene promotion activities in the communities.  This includes training of Community Hygiene promoters, establishing and training WASH committees, community hygiene clubs and directly carrying out hygiene awareness in the communities. Major Responsibilities Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy Ensure that the water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs. Maintain close links and collaboration with other EH teams and sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE). Directly implement hygiene promotion activities in the communities; this includes household visits, hygiene awareness sessions and distribution of hygiene promotion materials. Coordinate closely with the EH Officer Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoters over water quality and beneficiary needs and preferences regarding water collection points If requested, participate in any inter sectorial assessment process, including analysis and planning. Directly manage the day-to-day hygiene promotion activities in the field locations. Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet agreed objectives within the timeframe. Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming. Distribute Information, Communication and Education (IEC) materials to Community hygiene Promoters and train hygiene promoters on their appropriate use. Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters, community volunteers, community leaders, community hygiene clubs and WASH committees. Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records Provide weekly reports of progress on hygiene promotional activities. Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials and detailed NFI distribution records. Program Development Assist the EH Officer – Hygiene promotion to identify, train and support Community hygiene promoters, WASH committee members and community health club members. Supervise and manage community Hygiene promoters. Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget. Responsible for community hygiene promoter’s weekly reports, timesheets and weekly work plans. Participate in daily monitoring and recording of Hygiene promotion activities including household visits, Group Hygiene sessions, Mass Hygiene awareness campaigns, NFI distributions, Menstrual Hygiene Management and other Hygiene related activities. Participate in Monthly HH surveys and KAP surveys depending on need. Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Officer – Hygiene promotion, and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the development of IRC programs Coordination & Representation Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics and finance staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level. Key Working Relationships Position Reports to: EH Hygiene Promotion Officer Indirect/Technical Reporting: EH/ WASH manager Position directly Supervises: None Key Internal

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