Concern Worldwide Risk Communication Community Engagement Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Concern Worldwide Risk Communication Community Engagement Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionProject ManagementEnsures that the operation is implemented in accordance with the COVID-19 relevant guidelines.
Designs and facilitates training of staff and volunteers in collaboration with the health team on essential risk communication and Community Engagement aspects, such as the code of conduct, good communication skills, dealing with complaints and sensitive feedback and ensuring that feedback is acted upon.
Support the development relevant information, education and communication materials in languages and formats easily used by national stakeholders and the public which identify various risks.
Review technical material produced by the head office / EPHI and provide input ensuring integration with risk communication principles and practice.
Report regularly in risk communication activities and issues to the Nutrition lead at HO.
In close collaboration with the area coordinator, Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Nutrition Lead at HO, map and work with risk communication stakeholders on several risk communication activities and map preferred channels of communication in the Woreda with focus on vulnerable groups.
Plan and conduct community-based social mobilization activities for the prevention of COVID-19;
Work closely with technical team (health officer, senior project officers, community Outreach Workers & other area office staffs) on the design, planning, and implementation of SBCC strategy in their area of COVID-19.
Liaise/coordinate with project Consortium members and local authorities, Zone/ Woreda leaders and other beneficiaries for better implementation of project intervention.
Human Resources
Manage Emergency Response to the COVID-19 field team composed of 14 outreach workers under your responsibility by ensuring that evaluations (PDR) and training are consistent and up to date;
Identify technical assistance needs and training resources among project staff, partners, government counterparts and beneficiaries and coordinate the provision of technical assistance;
Identify capacity gaps and provide on the job capacity building and support to the livelihoods team
Identify ways of increasing individual staff effectiveness and providing regular feedback on performance.
Provide technical and managerial support to coach field staffs in order to build their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities
Address any HR issues in a timely and appropriate manner
Financial Management
Prepare detailed budget plans and implement the approved budget in line with Concern finance and grant management policies and procedures
Responsible for reviewing monthly management accounts including transactions, providing monthly feedback by the deadline on any corrections, missing transactions and justification for over/under spends and preparing monthly forecasts.
Ensure the proper, efficient and timely utilization of allocated program/project budget, including purchasing of materials, and monthly review of the budget monitoring tool
Prepare a project procurement plan and ensure its timely implementation
Monitoring and Reporting
In collaboration with the PQA coordinator, contribute to the production of capitalization report including lessons learnt and recommendations for future capacity development based on project experience.
In collaboration with the PQA Coordinator, contribute to the drafting of learning papers based on the project implementation and share with partners and stakeholders, to be incorporated into future preparedness and responses.
Ensure that the crosscutting issues and in particular GENDER considerations and Conflict sensitivity are prioritized while implementing project action plans.
Ensure the work plans are on track and report any amendment or
significant changes to your line manager
Ensure appropriate reporting tools are in place, if not already in place to ensure reporting formats are understood and used by staff and provide the information required for high quality donor reporting purposes. Provide regular feedback on reports.
Carry out regular visits to the project sites, monitoring the activities and making technical recommendations, identifying challenges and proposing solutions
Prepare internal reports and donor reports and ensure that they are developed to a high standard and that all deadlines for the receipt of these reports are met.
Ensure the full participation of beneficiaries at all stages of the project cycle management (needs assessment, design, implementation ,monitoring, evaluation)
Organizing/supporting joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at zonal and woreda level.
Contribute to ensuring that strong complaints response mechanisms are in place across the project
Ensure that Core Humanitarian Standards are met and that any concerns are raised to the Area Coordinator
Communication, information sharing within the programme and promoting participation of staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders to all the steps of the programme cycle.
Documenting lessons learnt, best practices and case studies
Supporting communication of implementing partners/ key stakeholders with the
Use monitoring data to make recommendations for adapting the programme
Liaison and Coordination
Liaise with other NGOs/INGOs, relevant government agencies and the MOH at zone and woreda level to ensure coordination and learning across partners.
Be responsible for the representation of Concern to government, UN agencies and other NGOs in relation to the project
Organizing and facilitating review meetings to discuss challenges and progress in COVID 19 management in implementation zones
Representing Concern Worldwide in relevant local and zonal COVID 19 response planning and implementation meetings and discussions.
Job Requirements
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or advanced degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, development sciences, communications, public health, Nutrition, Business Management, International Development, or other relevant subjects;
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At least three years’ experience in similar position
Experience of achieving results within difficult working environments;
Strong presentation, communications and interpersonal skills and ability to interact productively with partners and stakeholders (community, government technical services and institutions).
Desirable
Training in public health, health education, health communication, or health promotion
Experience working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as in Amharic
Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines;
Able to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.
Have relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Office, etc.
Experience in implementing community
feedback/accountability mechanism
Experience in implementing risk communication and Community Engagement in health emergencies
Working knowledge of MS office
Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and participatory research methodologies and analysis
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Teamwork
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy.
Please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:
Ethiojobs.net OR Apply in person at our Office in Kombolcha 04 Kebelle near BGI Ethiopia beer factory
Phone call is strictly forbidden.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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