Health and Hygiene Facilitator
Location: Nyamasheke, Rwanda
Time type: Full-time
End Date: September 26, 2025
Job requisition ID JR45184
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Key Responsibilities:
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Health and Hygiene Facilitator
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2026-2030 seek to reach 2.5 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Child Protection, Education, Nutrition and WASH, and Poverty Alleviation (Resilience and Livelihoods).
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Health and Hygiene Facilitator (one) for the Food For Education/Home Grown School Feeding project. The position will be based in Nyamasheke District or Ngororero District, reporting to the Health and Hygiene Coordinator.
Purpose of the position:
The Health and Hygiene Facilitator will have technical accountability in overseeing the implementation of all project activities in their geographical area. The health and hygiene facilitator will also play a critical liaison role between World Vision & district-based education stakeholders, including technical specialists. He/She will be accountable to the Health & Hygiene Coordinator for project deliverables.
The major responsibilities include:
%Time
Major Activities
End Results Expected
30%
Project implementation.
Facilitate Food For Education (FFE)/Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) project planning and implementation through relevant and appropriate project models in the district area, while coordinating with other technical specialists to ensure cross-cutting themes are adequately integrated in the detailed implementation plan.
Project activities were implemented effectively at the district level
20%
Liaison and collaboration
Working with the cluster structure to identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations, and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the district level, and integrating cluster project activities with the district and MININFRA, and Ministry of Health development plans.
WV (FFE) presence in key district education forums
20%
Training:
Mobilization of PTAs, SMCs, SGACs, DEOs, SEOs, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders, etc., and conducting training to build capacities on improved health & hygiene methodologies.
Produce and disseminate appropriate guidelines, designs, educational materials, training manuals, tools, and standards on health- and hygiene-related topics.
Well-equipped committees and volunteers at the district level
20%
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Support the DME team in the development of the H&H programs monitoring and evaluation system, development and/or adaptation of tools, and adoption of the tools.
Produce timely, accurate, compliant, and quality reports for WV and mandatory WFP, government, and other stakeholder reports.
Consistent tracking of indicators and quality reports
10%
Resource Mobilization:
Contribute to the development of concept papers and proposals for funding agencies
Meaningful contribution to Resource Acquisition efforts by the GAM team
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related fields.
At least 2 years of working in WASH or health and hygiene projects and leading teams.
Strong background in WASH, Health & Hygiene programming, Sanitation marketing, and/or innovating community development
Experience in designing and leading Social Behavior Change Communication programs.
Excellent project management skills and a good understanding of the project life cycle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills
Must have a valid motorcycle riding license and be able to ride.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Strong negotiation skills
Strong skills in networking with health/hygiene sector stakeholders.
Experience in developing sound proposals and concept notes
Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B.: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only
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