Job ID
48913
Job Title
Hygiene promoter
To work for
Action For Humanity
Country
Syria
City
Hamah
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
1. Community Awareness & Behaviour Change
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Conduct field visits to design and facilitate interactive hygiene promotion sessions (group sessions and door-to-door visits) targeting women, men, and children.
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Focus campaigns on key public health risks: safe water handling and storage, handwashing with soap, safe excreta disposal, and prevention of waterborne pathogens.
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Mobilize community members and build community-based structures (e.g., water/hygiene committees) to promote sustainable hygiene practices.
2. Distribution & Kit Monitoring
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Participate in planning, executing, and supervising the distribution of WASH items and hygiene kits (in-kind distributions).
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Ensure transparent target selection criteria are communicated clearly to beneficiaries during the distribution process.
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Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) support to ensure proper utilization and acceptance of distributed kits.
3. Coordination & Technical Support
Coordinate closely with Water Quality Monitors to target areas showing low chlorination or high bacterial counts for focused hygiene campaigns.
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The Hygiene Promoter will be responsible for implementing field-level public health and hygiene promotion activities to mitigate the risk of waterborne diseases and improve safe sanitation practices among crisis-affected populations. The post-holder will work closely with targeted communities to deliver hygiene awareness sessions, monitor the effective use and maintenance of WASH facilities, distribute hygiene kits (in-kind), and facilitate community engagement.
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Monitor community water collection points and household-level water storage to ensure public spaces remain clean and sanitary.
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Collect and report community feedback regarding WASH services and standard of operations to the line manager.
4. Data Management & Reporting
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Document daily achievements, number of beneficiaries reached (disaggregated by sex and age), and community feedback using KoBo Toolbox or regular logbooks.
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Submit concise weekly/monthly field monitoring reports to the WASH Assistant or Officer.
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Conduct field visits to design and facilitate interactive hygiene promotion sessions (group sessions and door-to-door visits) targeting women, men, and children.
•
Focus campaigns on key public health risks: safe water handling and storage, handwashing with soap, safe excreta disposal, and prevention of waterborne pathogens.
•
Mobilize community members and build community-based structures (e.g., water/hygiene committees) to promote sustainable hygiene practices.
2. Distribution & Kit Monitoring
•
Participate in planning, executing, and supervising the distribution of WASH items and hygiene kits (in-kind distributions).
•
Ensure transparent target selection criteria are communicated clearly to beneficiaries during the distribution process.
•
Conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) support to ensure proper utilization and acceptance of distributed kits.
3. Coordination & Technical Support
Coordinate closely with Water Quality Monitors to target areas showing low chlorination or high bacterial counts for focused hygiene campaigns.
•
The Hygiene Promoter will be responsible for implementing field-level public health and hygiene promotion activities to mitigate the risk of waterborne diseases and improve safe sanitation practices among crisis-affected populations. The post-holder will work closely with targeted communities to deliver hygiene awareness sessions, monitor the effective use and maintenance of WASH facilities, distribute hygiene kits (in-kind), and facilitate community engagement.
•
Monitor community water collection points and household-level water storage to ensure public spaces remain clean and sanitary.
•
Collect and report community feedback regarding WASH services and standard of operations to the line manager.
4. Data Management & Reporting
•
Document daily achievements, number of beneficiaries reached (disaggregated by sex and age), and community feedback using KoBo Toolbox or regular logbooks.
•
Submit concise weekly/monthly field monitoring reports to the WASH Assistant or Officer.
Qualifications
Skills:
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Languages:
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Arabic — Fluency (writing, reading, speaking)
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English — Basic understanding of technical terms.
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Computing:
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Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel) and adaptability to mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Toolbox).
Abilities:
Analytical Skills: Ability and willingness to travel extensively in rural or rugged field conditions daily.
Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to build trust with vulnerable populations.
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Languages:
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Arabic — Fluency (writing, reading, speaking)
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English — Basic understanding of technical terms.
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Computing:
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Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel) and adaptability to mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoBo Toolbox).
Abilities:
Analytical Skills: Ability and willingness to travel extensively in rural or rugged field conditions daily.
Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to build trust with vulnerable populations.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High school certificate or intermediate institute diploma (social sciences, community development, nursing, or public health is highly desirable).
General Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role in humanitarian aid or community work within Northwest/Northeast Syria
Technical Experience: Proven experience in conducting field awareness, focus group discussions, community mobilization, or distributing relief supplies
High school certificate or intermediate institute diploma (social sciences, community development, nursing, or public health is highly desirable).
General Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role in humanitarian aid or community work within Northwest/Northeast Syria
Technical Experience: Proven experience in conducting field awareness, focus group discussions, community mobilization, or distributing relief supplies
Salary and Benefits
NA
About us
Action for Humanity is an international humanitarian organization committed to delivering life-saving assistance and sustainable support to individuals and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. The organization implements comprehensive programs in emergency relief, healthcare, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), livelihoods, and child protection. Through its strategic interventions, Action for Humanity seeks to alleviate human suffering, uphold dignity, and foster resilience among vulnerable populations, ensuring that humanitarian principles and accountability guide all aspects of its work.
Required employees number
3
Posted On
Jun 09, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 09, 2026