JSI Ethiopia would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
JSI is a public health organization dedicated to improving the health of people and communities in more than 70 countries.
Almost 40 years of global experience supports and informs JSI’s work in Ethiopia. Since 1994, JSI has worked in partnership with the government and local civil society organizations to support the Ethiopian government’s health and development priorities.
JSI is working in all regions across Ethiopia, in urban as well as rural areas—though most projects reach the largest population groups by focusing on the four most populous regions.
Operationally, JSI has the integrity of strong management systems, combined with the flexibility of a decentralized structure that meets clients’ and partners’ needs.
1: Community Engagement Specialist
Location: Dessie, Bahir Dar, Jimma, Semera, Sodo, Oromia
Required No: Sodo: 34, Dessie:31, Semera:31, Oromia:70, Bahir Dar: 41 & Jimma: 1
Activity Overview:
JSI seeks an experienced Community Engagement Specialist for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Empowered Community Activity. The goal of USAID Empowered Communities Activity (USAID ECA) is to strengthen community systems and platforms to improve health and nutrition outcomes. USAID ECA aims to address the social, cultural, political, and economic determinants that underpin health, and seeks to build partnerships with other sectors in finding solutions for better health outcomes.
Position Summary:
The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of community engagement and empowerment strategies, interventions, and activities in ECA Implementation Areas. S/he works under the supervision of the Regional Manager and work closely with the Local Implementing Partners (LIPs), Regional Team, and central office technical team. S/he will be based in the ECA Implementation Area Office, with extensive travel within the implementation area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Regional Health Bureaus (RHBs) and other public health system in the planning, implementation and monitoring of community engagement and empowerment strategies and activities under the guidance of the Regional Manager
Plan, implement, and monitor community engagement and empowerment interventions and activities in collaboration with LIPs and central office
Enhance the capacity of CSOs/NSAs on community engagement and empowerment through training, support systems, and performance reviews
Work closely with LIPs to plan, implement, and monitor community engagement interventions and activities in ECA’s Implementation areas
In collaboration with ECA’s, lead the planning and implementation of context-fit community engagement structures and platforms such as Village Health Leader (VHL) strategy, women’s groups, men, youth, and informal social structures and platforms
Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of community engagement approaches and interventions such as Family Conversation, Adapted Community Action Cycle, Community Solution Fund, etc.
Strengthen the functionality and coordination of community platforms through capacity building efforts, provision of low-literacy tools and guides, and enhancing the interaction between HEWs and community platforms
Enhance the partnership between the community and the health system through participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of health activities; community-facility forums
Ensure marginalized and vulnerable community groups are meaningfully engaged in community platforms and health activities
Provide and ensure proper use of various job-aids, SBC materials, guides, and tools by community engagement structures and platforms
Conduct follow-up visits, on-job mentoring, and supportive supervision to ensure the implementation
Identify and document success stories, lessons, and challenges
Perform other duties as assigned by the Activity
Skill and educational background
Master’s degree in health fields, Social Science, or related field with training and/or experience related to community engagement and empowerment
More than five years of demonstrated technical and programmatic experience on community engagement and empowerment
Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Ethiopian Primary Health Care system including the Community Health Program, community engagement
Proven experience in the provision of technical support and capacity building Community-level experience in facilitating trainings and workshops is highly desirable
Demonstrated experiences on capacity development of NSAs/CSOs
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and writing skills
Able to promote team work and effort.
Experience of working with local governments and civil society organizations, and senior level government officials is desired.
Excellent English writing and communications skills required, fluency in local language is an advantage
Computer literacy
Able to work with minimum supervision.
Note: Deadline: July 20, 2024 For Dessie and Jimma and
Deadline: July 24, 2024 For Bahir Dar, Semera, Sodo, Oromia
2. Management Associate
Location: Addis Ababa
Role Summary:
The position holder is responsible for providing overarching management support to the Country Director, coordinating the implementation of strategic engagements, maintaining smooth workflows, communicating with different stakeholders, and facilitating an effective JSI presence in various events.
Key Responsibilities:
Support in conducting thorough research to identify emerging trends, potential business targets, and competitive landscapes within the industry.
Evaluate and implement procedures and processes for effective and efficient operation of the organization to enhance overall productivity and workflow.
Support in the preparation of business presentations, and the development of other documentation to support investment decision-making processes.
Lead/coordinate large and small group meetings and professional development opportunities for the senior management team.
Maintain a schedule of timeline for due dates of local Government and management priority reports and documents
Stay updated on news, regulations, and developments to provide insights and recommendations to the team.
Coordinate external communication and determine appropriate internal courses of action for requests.
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with relevant professionals, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
Ensure smooth communication with GoE, partners, donors, and the JSI global team
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skill and educational background
Advanced degree in Medicine, Public health, business management, or related field. Relevant management certifications are a plus.
At least five years of progressive responsibilities working in a program management or coordination function
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Experience working in the NGO sector, preferably for an international NGO
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, design software/in-design/, Google Suite and others
Experience in digital Knowledge Management and Project Management systems. e.g Google drive and ASANA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfortable liaising and communicating with senior-level stakeholders.
Very strong writer with the ability to take complex ideas and convert them to simple and readable text and/or presentations.
Attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated and proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, as necessary.
Ability to use more than one local language is a plus.
Deadline: July 21, 2024
How to Apply
Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send and apply at WWW. Ethiojobs.net. please submit your application letter with your CV in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post.
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