Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a WASH Officer If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
About the job
The WASH Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene promotion activities within the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) program. The goal is to improve hygiene practices in target communities to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases and enhance overall public health. The officer collaborates with communities, project teams, and partners to ensure hygiene strategies are well integrated and culturally appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Design and Implementation
- Develop and execute community-specific hygiene promotion strategies.
- Engage communities through education sessions, awareness campaigns, and participatory activities.
- Ensure cultural appropriateness of all activities.
- Create and distribute hygiene education materials.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Conduct regular surveys to assess hygiene practices.
- Monitor and evaluate behavioral change using specific tools and indicators.
- Compile and submit regular activity reports with data-driven insights.
3. Capacity Building
- Train and mentor staff, CHWs, and volunteers on hygiene promotion methods.
- Provide supervision and support to field-level hygiene promoters.
4. Coordination and Collaboration
- Coordinate efforts with NGOs, local authorities, and WASH partners.
- Integrate hygiene promotion with other programs (WATSAN, CCCM, Protection, Shelter).
5. Emergency Response & Preparedness
- Implement rapid hygiene interventions during emergencies, including kit distribution.
- Contribute to emergency preparedness plans and risk assessments.
6. Advocacy and Awareness
- Lead hygiene awareness campaigns around global events and local initiatives.
- Advocate for sustained hygiene practices in collaboration with stakeholders and community leaders.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in hygiene promotion, public health, or community development in humanitarian or development settings.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in BCC, PHAST, CLTS, and hygiene kit distribution approaches.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Understanding of hygiene-related diseases and public health prevention.
- Strong communication and training skills.
- Cultural and audience-sensitive material development.
- Proficiency in participatory methods and behavior change strategies.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work across diverse cultural settings.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.