Introduction
Globally, approximately 52% of the female population (26% of the total population) is of reproductive age. Most of these women and girls will menstruate each month for between two and seven days. To manage menstruation hygienically, it is essential that women and girls have access to water and sanitation. There is also a need for both men and women to have a greater awareness of menstrual hygiene.
In Ethiopia, out of 51% of the female population, 23% are of reproductive age. As in other parts of the world, menstruation is seen as a taboo in many communities. In rural Ethiopia, the majority of primary school girls who have reached puberty do not use appropriate sanitary wear during their menstrual period. Girls use rags torn from old clothes and use their dress tied in a knot to keep the sanitary cloths in place. Most girls rinse their rags in water without using soap; dry them under the bed; hang it in well–hidden, often unhealthy places in the house or on the roof, where they can grew mold. Such practices may increase their susceptibility to infection. Most Schools found in the country are not equipped with the basic facilities for menstrual management. In Ethiopia, 51% of girls miss between one and four days of school because of menses and 39% reported reduced performance.
Objective:
the overall purpose of the task is to support UNICEF Gambella region in implementing the MHM project by bringing together good MHM practices
Job Purpose
Reporting line:
The MHM consultants will report directly to HPDP Core-process owner
Key working relationships:
Internal: Deputy Bureau head, HPDP core-process owner and RHB wash officers.
External: UNICEF WASH Program Officer, C4D specialist and Rural WASH Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management Support:
Support and Capacity Building of agents, school principals and girls groups
Reports to : RHB -HPDP core process owner
Manages: Activities related to MHM projects
Employment type: Temporary, for 8-12 months
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of planning & organising regional/national level seminars/conferences
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Others
Essential
Desirable
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