Population Services International Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia
Population Services International Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia
Who we are?We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization.
We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing.
We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.
Join us!
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world.
It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.
PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.
We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.
We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.
We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.
We are looking for a passionate Woreda WASH Business Facilitator who is responsible for the delivery of results related to Transform WASH field-level deliverables, including business development, follow-up with GoE officials and health extension workers, and regular collection of project data, according to USAID requirements and PSI/E’s internal policies and management requests.
The business facilitator will follow pre-agreed program work plans and objectives and support program implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle.
Sounds like you? Read on!
Your contribution
Under the supervision of the Regional WASH Business Advior the Woreda WASH Business Facilitator will be responsible for:
Oversee routine planning and reporting among WASH business partners (i.e. retailers, masons) and business-affiliated sales agents
Ensure complete, accurate daily sales registration by sales agents and business partners in appropriate formats (hard copy and digital)
Monitor and report on implementation and appropriate use of sales and marketing tools by business partners and sales agents
Routine follow-up of business practices and report any capacity issues to regional PSI/E Business Advisors
Support Business Advisor in facilitating periodic meetings
Prepare quarterly and
annual woreda WASH work plans with the Business Advisor
Monitor the woreda sub-award budget utilization and timely liquidation, in consultation with woreda finance officials;
Attend woreda WASH team (WWT/WWTT) and other relevant meetings and document highlights for communication to Transform WASH team; help coordinate and prioritize key tasks with WWTs;
Represent Transform WASH at the woreda level, establishing and maintaining links and productive relationships with relevant government authorities and NGO(s), including private sector
Support linkages between community saving groups with WASH product retailers, producers and/or suppliers;
Link and act as a liaison between health extension workers and sales agents and support saving group members to procure WASH products
Support the RSBCC to facilitate monthly/quarterly review meetings with HEWs and VSLA volunteers/agents; ensure linkage meetings between demand creators and suppliers
Support the M&E team through periodic collection of data and information in the assigned woredas
Monitor and ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities.
Job Requirements
What are we looking for? The basics
Diploma or BA degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Science, Rural/Developmental studies, Sociology, Rural extension, Economics or related fields;
Four years of related work experience in business development, capacity building or similar skills at the community level;
Sound skills of motorcycle driving and license.
What would get us excited?
M&E / data collection
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with business and/or government officials
Flexibility, adaptability and team orientation; ability to work independently yet productively is essential
Excellent planning, prioritization and multitasking skills
Attention to detail
How to Apply
Are you intrigued? Apply!
By following our 3 steps application process:
Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.
Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Woreda WASH Business Facilitator Position” in the subject line.
Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.
Or you can apply in person!
Ambo PSI Office Address
Ambo Town
Kebele 02
Nearest to Total Fuel station
100m from the main road on the Fuel station side
Application deadline November 23, 2020. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
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