Position Title: Project Assistant - Hygiene Promotion
Unit: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Duty Station: Marib - Yemen
Type of Contract: Sub-Contract to Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development / Daily Contract       
Duration of Appointment: Two (2) months, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds 
Closing Date:  14 May 2026
Reference Code: CFA2026/YEM/S002 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged, as well as the internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, the internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context/Reporting line:

Working under the overall supervision of the WASH Officer and the direct supervision of the Program Assistant (WASH), will support the community mobilization and hygiene promotion activities that IOM will implement to guarantee the sustainability of its Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) interventions. 

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1.    Support the team in community mobilizer and hygiene promotion activities as required.
2.    Support the team in better understanding the importance of community mobilizer and hygiene promotor’s activities.
3.    Support the team in ensuring adherence to IOM hygiene promotion technical guidelines and donor requirements in specific projects.
4.    Support in conducting hygiene promotion related assessments including PDM, KAP etc. in coordination with M&E department.
5.    Ensure effective and active communication with all the relevant stakeholders. Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Program Assistant indicating progress, constraints and requirements for completion in the various projects.
6.    Compile hygiene promotion data from Hygiene Promotors and share with relevant teams.
7.    Any other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• University Degree/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a profession related to WASH.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 02 years’ experience in Hygiene Promotion and Community Response in humanitarian context (Bachelor’s Degree Holders). 

Languages:

• Fluent in English and Arabic

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All SOC staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 2

• 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 – Choose a level.

• 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

IOM IN/234 - Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).