Cuso International Health Education/Communications Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

Cuso International Health Education/Communications Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 31 May 2019

Location Harrar, Ethiopia

Start Date Feb - Apr 2019 Apr - Jun 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 9 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

The overall purpose of this placement is to provide technical support for the establishment /strengthening of community nutrition education platforms, development/adaption of nutrition behaviour change communication materials, and implementation in East Harrarghe Zone through capacity building and system strengthening in East Harrarghe Government sectors and community based organizations who are working with zonal nutrition coordination committee, through Haramaya University.

As a volunteer, you will:

Assist the assessment of main social barriers for proper nutritional practices

Support the establishment/strengthening of community education strategies and platforms to address the social barriers

Assist the design and development of appropriate nutrition social behavior change communication (SBCC) materials

Support the effective implementation of community-level SBCC for nutrition activities, gather success stories & lessons learned and share with partners

Assist in the development of the

nutrition SBCC capacity of local partners and the community

Essential Academic Qualifications:

MA. degree in of the following fields of study:

Behaviour Change Communication/health education/promotion, Communication for Development, Communications, Behavioral Science.

Essential Professional Background:

At least three years work experience in designing nutrition/& or health education interventions.

Demonstrated work experience in capacity development for social behavior change communications

Experience on assessment of social barriers for optimal nutrition is an asset

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

Accommodation while in placement

Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

How to Apply]:

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