وظائف للعمل لدى منظمة Oxfam Gb: مطلوب مسؤول/ة عن تعزيز الصحة العامة (Public Health Promoter – Officer *2)

Job Title: Public Health Promoter – Officer (2 Positions)

Sector(s) of Intervention: Advocacy and Awareness, Environment, Water and Sanitation
Application Deadline: Monday, November 4, 2024
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Duration: Fixed Term, 3 Months (Renewable based on funding)
Salary Range: Between $1,500 and $2,000 (USD)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Experience Requirements: 2 to 3 years
Languages Required: Fluent in Arabic and English; French is not required
Location: Lebanon

Is a Cover Letter Required? Yes
Application Instructions: This position is contingent upon funding availability.

Contact Email: lebanonjobs@oxfam.org.uk
Application Link: Public Health Promoter – Officer (2 Positions)

Job Description

Together, we can eliminate poverty for good. Will you join us?

About Oxfam

Oxfam is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We prioritize the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries we engage with. All staff and volunteers are expected to adhere to our code of conduct, ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited.

Successful candidates will receive the appropriate level of training and will be responsible for understanding and working within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Oxfam GB participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, we will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment during employment. By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We encourage diversity and gender equality within our organization and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Our Team

To reduce public health risks and contribute to a dignified life for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, we work with vulnerable communities to address the root causes of poverty and suffering while alleviating its symptoms.

Job Purpose

Oxfam Lebanon is implementing an emergency program to respond to the needs of internally displaced people (IDPs) in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and Northern Lebanon. This position will be part of an integrated humanitarian program in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. The WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) component includes both public health engineering and promotion activities aimed at providing comprehensive WASH assistance to vulnerable individuals. The role involves working in collective shelters and host communities to ensure community engagement in hygiene activities and practices.

Core Details

• Location: Beirut and Mount Lebanon
• Internal Grade: D2
• Division: International
• Job Family: Program
• Contract Type: Fixed Term, 3 Months (Renewable based on funding)
• Reports to: Field Project Manager, with technical support from WASH Advisor based in Beirut
• Staff Reporting to this Post: Assistant Public Health Promoters, as applicable
• Annual Budget for the Post: No direct budget holder responsibility but contribute to budget planning and monitoring.
• Key Relationships/Interactions: Other Project Staff, Partner Staff

Screening Checks

All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation:

• Conduct assessments and baseline studies to identify WASH-related health risks and priorities.
• Oversee PHP activities executed by Oxfam and implementing partners.
• Implement awareness activities in collective shelters, including hygiene campaigns and community-level distributions of non-food items.
• Maintain regular contact with beneficiaries in target areas, focusing on vulnerable groups.
• Facilitate community consultations on project activities to inform approaches.
• Provide technical support to ensure high-quality hygiene promotion work.

Program Approach:

• Ensure compliance with NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, Oxfam International procedures, and promote accountability to beneficiaries.
• Support the mainstreaming of gender in all activities and ensure women's participation in decision-making processes.
• Assist in Safe Programming, Protection, and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) across all interventions.

Management:

• Directly manage Assistant Public Health Promoters and volunteers, as applicable.

Coordination:

• Participate in WASH field-based meetings and maintain communication with municipalities.
• Report regularly to the Project Manager.

Commitment to Oxfam

All staff are required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values, promoting gender justice and women's rights while committing to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, and staff health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Essential Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies:

• Relevant experience in public health, hygiene promotion, community development, or related fields (2+ years).
• Knowledge of project cycle management, including activity planning and implementation.
• Ability to present concise reports and effectively engage with local communities.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills with the flexibility to adapt to demanding situations.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Desirable:

• Resilience and adaptability in challenging environments.

For technical issues during application submission, please contact recruitmentteam@oxfam.org.uk.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024