Save the Children International NGO Vacancies in Kenya
Save the Children International NGO Community Strengthening Service Delivery Officer Vacancies in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesProgramme quality and capacity building
Provide technical support for the implementation of the community mobilisation and participation aspect of Afya Halisi, including training, materials adaptation and monitoring of outcomes.
Work with the project team for the development, management and facilitation of the Afya Halisi community engagement strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioural change in support of the project delivery.
Promote and influence behaviour development/change at community/individual/household levels, social mobilisation of civil society organisations and increased community participation in development programmes.
Propose viable recommendations/cost-effective solutions on community development strategies, approach, plans, methods and procedures in the areas of participatory engagement, social mobilisation and behaviour change and on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences.
Support the identification and training of community mobilisation and participation core teams and facilitators from the community.
Provide support and assistance in the development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery including facilitating behavioural change where necessary.
Plan, organize and facilitate trainings in community health services.
Work as a team member for implementation of project activities, including work planning, budgeting and accounting of finances, M&E and periodic reporting.
Document achievements, lessons learnt, and best practices throughout the project implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation
Provide support in the design, implementation and follow up of routine monitoring and supervision plan in liaison with the CHMTs; including joint monitoring plans and mentoring plans and ensure action points are followed and actioned.
Ensure systems put in place to ensure community health information required to monitor progress and impact are implemented
Contribute to quarterly meetings to review progress of community health program against set targets
Participate in the design of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations for the community health component in collaboration with other project staff
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in the social/ behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
Minimum three years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programs.
Experience in community mobilisation within the development context.
Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies.
Demonstrated effectiveness in behaviour change communication.
Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
Proven experience in advocacy.
Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 22nd November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children International NGO Community Strengthening Service Delivery Officer Vacancies in Kenya
Save the Children International NGO Community Strengthening Technical Advisor Officer Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities
Technical assistance and capacity building
Provide technical support for the implementation of the community mobilisation and participation aspect of Afya Halisi, including training, materials adaptation and monitoring of outcomes.
Work with the project team for the development, management and facilitation
of the Afya Halisi community engagement strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioural change in support of the project delivery.
Promote and influence behaviour development/change at community/individual/household levels, social mobilisation of civil society organisations and increased community participation in development programmes.
Propose viable recommendations/cost-effective solutions on community development strategies, approach, plans, methods and procedures in the areas of participatory engagement.
Support the field officers in identification and training of community mobilisation and participation core teams and facilitators from the community.
Provide support and assistance in the development.
Work within the consortium in the development of social, behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies and approaches related to interpersonal, small group, community mobilization.
Develop partnerships with religious groups, women’s groups, traditional birth attendants, health care providers, community health committees and other organised groups in the community to orient them on the programme goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the programme
Develop close collaboration with various professional groups and non-governmental organisations implementing the community health strategy to facilitate cross organisational learning.
Provide effective coordination and technical support to county government counterparts and other partners in community development and communication for social change
Representation and advocacy
Represent Afya Halisi in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings (as appropriate)
Represent Save the Children in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings (as appropriate)
Work closely with the Head of Health and Nutrition.
Work with consortium members to further Save the Children’s mission for children
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Experience in community mobilisation and child participation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy and KQMH is an added advantage
Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, NGO, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
Demonstrated effectiveness in behaviour change communication.
Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
Proven experience in advocacy.
Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 22nd November, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children International NGO Community Strengthening Technical Advisor Officer Vacancies in Kenya
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