Hygiene Promoter Interpreter Job Opportunity at IOM Tanzania

Hygiene Promoter Interpreter Job Opportunity at IOM Tanzania

Hygiene Promoter-Interpreter

Locations: Makere, United Republic of Tanzania , Kasulu, United Republic of Tanzania

Apply Before: 11/20/2024, 06:22 AM

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of health promotion activities in close coordination with the nurse and other MHD colleagues.
• Perform Health and Hygiene Promotion and education session to the refugee clients upon arrival at MHD/Transit Centre (TC).
• Conduct family to family visit on the daily basis at TC and encourage family member to fully participate in hygiene promotion campaign.
• Implement hygiene activities to parents and children to help them acquire safer hygiene behaviours.
• Assist Routine check of the accommodation and thorough inspection after meals and to ensure no leftover food is taken to the rooms.
• Closely supervise on food preparation.
• Provide selection mission support, exit permit support and/or interpretation services for individuals at the airport, in transit centers, camps, consolidation points and third-party facilities or during transport by air, ground or water.
• Ensure all hand washing facilities provided are properly used.
• Daily monitor of toilet cleanliness, usage and maintenance notification as needed.
• Ensure enough water for drinking, hand washing, and other use are available and report at once when needed.
• Ensure proper crowd control at the medical facility for all MHD activities.
• To perform duties as interpreter when required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of High School Diploma/ Certificate with 3 years of working experience in community related works or hygiene and environment areas. / Diploma of environmental health.
• Or Bachelor degree in related field with one year working experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Working with NGOs or international organizations

Skills

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Internet.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Languages

• English & Kiswahili
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences.
• Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
• Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Female candidates and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for UN vacancies and are protected from discrimination during all stages of employment.