Hygiene and CLTS Promoter

Parniyan Training Centre and Rehabilitation Organization (PTCRO) is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit public welfare organization dedicated for the provision of relief humanitarian emergency assistance, development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.

PTCRO was founded in 2003 and formally registered with Afghanistan's Ministry of Economy on May 11, 2006. PTCRO has nearly two decades of experience in addressing both developmental and humanitarian needs across the country.

PTCRO is committed to responding to humanitarian crises, including drought mitigation and disaster prevention, with a strong emphasis on community development. The organization focuses on fostering economic resilience by creating employment opportunities and implementing income-generation initiatives tailored to empower youth, women, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, and vulnerable rural populations.

By collaborating with grassroots organizations, local leaders, and international partners, PTCRO implements programs that are both culturally sensitive and impactful.

 As a member of prominent coordination on humanitarian and development networks and associations, including UNDP, member of ACBAR, member of SHAPE TPP ACBAR, PTCRO has successfully implemented over 47 projects in various sectors such as managing construction projects, education, livelihoods, agriculture, child protection, Watershed Management, health, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), emergency shelter, and non-food item projects. These initiatives have been executed across 24 provinces, demonstrating PTCRO’s extensive reach and impact.PTCRO has collaborated with and received funding from esteemed partners, including USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, UN Women, WFP, UNOPS, UNFPA, IOM, NCA, Good Weave USA, and AWRC. Its track record of successfully delivering development and humanitarian projects, highlights its commitment to the people and the reconstruction of Afghanistan and its capacity to address the country’s urgent humanitarian needs effectively.

PTCRO adheres to core humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence while implementing its projects and delivering services. 

The Hygiene and CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation) Promoter is responsible for promoting improved hygiene behaviors and facilitating Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) processes in targeted communities. The position focuses on reducing open defecation, increasing access to safe sanitation, improving handwashing practices, and preventing waterborne diseases through community mobilization, awareness campaigns, household visits, and behavior change communication.

The Hygiene and CLTS Promoter work closely with community leaders, health workers, schools, local authorities, and WASH committees to ensure sustainable hygiene and sanitation improvements and supports the achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in project communities.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Community Mobilization and CLTS Facilitation

• Facilitate Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) triggering sessions in target villages.
• Mobilize communities to eliminate open defecation.
• Guide communities in preparing sanitation action plans.
• Support communities in achieving and sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status.
• Organize community sanitation campaigns and clean-up events.
• Engage community elders, religious leaders, women, youth, and vulnerable groups in sanitation activities.
• Conduct follow-up visits after CLTS triggering.

B. Hygiene Promotion

• Conduct hygiene awareness sessions using participatory methods.
• Promote key hygiene messages including:
• Handwashing with soap at critical times
• Safe drinking water handling
• Household water treatment and storage
• Food hygiene
• Environmental sanitation
• Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM)
• Personal hygiene
• Conduct household hygiene education visits.
• Promote proper use and maintenance of household latrines.
• Encourage safe disposal of children's feces.
• Promote proper solid and liquid waste management.

C. Behavior Change Communication (BCC)

• Deliver hygiene education using Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approaches.
• Facilitate group discussions, demonstrations, and community dialogues.
• Organize awareness campaigns during national and international health events.
• Conduct school hygiene promotion activities.
• Support school WASH clubs where applicable.
• Use IEC/BCC materials effectively during awareness sessions.

D. Household Monitoring

• Conduct regular household monitoring visits.
• Assess hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Monitor latrine construction and utilization.
• Observe handwashing facility availability and functionality.
• Identify households requiring additional support.
• Record progress toward behavior change.

E. WASH Committee Support

• Assist in establishing community WASH Committees.
• Train committee members on hygiene promotion and sanitation management.
• Strengthen community ownership of WASH facilities.
• Support community monitoring of sanitation improvements.

F. Training and Capacity Building

• Train community volunteers on hygiene promotion.
• Conduct refresher training sessions.
• Build capacity of local leaders on CLTS methodology.
• Support school teachers in hygiene education activities.

G. Monitoring, Data Collection and Reporting

• Collect hygiene and sanitation monitoring data.
• Complete household monitoring forms.
• Maintain records of awareness sessions and participants.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and challenges.
• Report disease outbreaks or WASH-related risks immediately.
• Assist in baseline, endline, and post-ODF verification surveys.

H. Coordination

• Coordinate with local authorities and health facilities.
• Work closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs).
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with engineering teams during sanitation infrastructure activities.
• Support other project activities as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Community Development, Rural Development, WASH, Social Sciences or another relevant field.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience hygiene promotion, CLTS and WASH projects.
• Experience working with rural communities and local institutions. 
• Proven experience working with national or international NGOs, UN agencies, or government institutions, with a strong understanding of donor compliance and project management requirements.
• Experience in coordinating with government counterparts, community institutions, private sector actors, and development partners, and delivering technical training and capacity-building initiatives for farmers and community groups.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS).
• Good understanding of hygiene behavior changes methodologies.
• Knowledge of WASH Minimum Standards.
• Familiarity with public health and disease prevention.
• Data collection and reporting skills. 

Computer Skills:

•  Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). 
• Ability to use smartphones or tablets for digital data collection (e.g., Kobo, ODK) is an advantage
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations. 

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari.
• Good working knowledge of English is desirable.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

•     Qualified Afghan applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position and submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position until 4:00 pm (Afghanistan Standard Time) Oct 07, 2026.
•     Please indicate the vacancy number (P-N-012-2026) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@ptcro.org 
•     Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and consequently for an interview. If you are not contacted two weeks after the closing date, please note that your application has not been successful for the position.
•      Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment.
•      Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the vacancy number in the subject line of the email will not be considered.