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WASH Assistant

Peace Winds Japan
Mandatory
Garissa, Garissa Township, Garissa, Kenya
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Posted:Mar 18 By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:Peace Winds Japan
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Website: https://peace-winds.org/en/
Description: Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world. PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in shelter, WASH and youth development to improve living environments of refugee and host populations while promoting peaceful coexistence and self-reliance in the communities in Dadaab, Kakuma and Kalobeyei. In Turkana West Sub-county, PWJ is actively engaged in promoting sustainable solutions for protracted refugee situations through its shelter and WASH projects in line with the National Government of Kenya as well as County Government of Turkana strategic plans; clearly integrated in the Kalobeyei Integrated Socio-Economic Development Programme of 2018
Job Description

The WASH-Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) activities. This includes supervising community-based sanitation activities, and conducting hygiene promotion to improve the health and living environments of refugees and host populations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Sanitation: Supervise the construction and maintenance of household and communal latrines, ensuring compliance with PWJ and UNHCR technical standards.
  • Hygiene Promotion: Conduct community outreach sessions on handwashing, safe water storage, and waste management to prevent waterborne diseases.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Assist in water quality testing (residual chlorine monitoring) and collect field data for monthly progress reports.
  • Community Engagement: Work closely with WASH Committees and community leaders to ensure project ownership and sustainability.
  • Emergency Response: Support rapid WASH assessments and distribution of hygiene kits
    during disease outbreaks or influxes of new arrivals.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: Degree in Public Health, or a related field.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in WASH interventions, preferably in an NGO set up. Experience in a refugee camp setting (Kakuma or Dadaab) will be an added advantage.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in water quality testing, basic plumbing, or construction supervision of sanitation facilities is added advantage
  • Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure in hardship environments and strong interpersonal skills for community mobilization.
Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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