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Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Internal/External
Reference No: | REC/013/24 |
Job title: | MAMI Research Project Manager |
Location | Meta |
Reports to: | Area Manager _ EWH |
Number of Posts | 1 (One) |
Closing date: | February 18, 2024 |
About GOAL
GOALs mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty andvulnerability.
GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.
We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopias main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The MAMI (Management of At-risk Mothers and Infants under six months) Research Project Manager will have overall responsibly for the planning, coordination and execution of all aspects of the research project, with proposed implementation in Deder woreda, East Haraghe zone, Oromiya region. The candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, a proactive nature and very strong leadership capacity.
The formative phase will be underway at the point of recruitment followed by the randomized control trial (RCT) phase and on-going data collection post implementation. An RCT has been selected as policymakers are increasingly demanding high quality, strong evidence to underpin their recommendations. Well designed, RCTs are an extremely good means of generating such evidence. It is anticipated that the evidence from the RCT will feed directly into evidence-to-policy processes. Various questions will be addressed, where the primary question will focus on whether using a MAMI package improves the growth and health of at-risk infants <6m, with secondary questions looking at its effect on mental health and wellbeing of careers, the utility of anthropometric markers and potential added value of community-delivered supportive actions. In parallel, there will be an economic evaluation looking at the costs and cost-effectiveness of the approach from a health system and societal perspective. There will also be a process evaluation running alongside the main trail to support learning of key lessons that will inform future plans for the next stage of scale-up. The total project duration is 4-5years, having started in August 2019.
Key Areas of Accountability/Duties
Key Duties/Task list
Research coordination
Administration and management
Liaison and networking
Staff Management and Support
Monitoring and Evaluation
Safeguarding:
Values & Behaviours:
Job Requirements
JOIN US
Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:
M.Sc. or equivalent in Public Health/ Applied Human Nutrition/ or related degree.
With 4 years for MSC/MPH holder, out of these 2 years in senior role
Excellent communication skills
Proactive character with strong decision making ability
Strong and demonstrated leadership skills
Proven experience of managing research projects and nutrition programs, preferably a Randomized control Trial (RCT)/ clinical Trail.
Procient in preparation of and management of written reports and budgets, with good communication and
computer skills (MS outlook, teams, MS word, Excel)
Experience and skills in staff training and management.
Experience organising and managing nutrition assessments
Good knowledge of Ethiopian health and nutrition system
Good database management and software skills (ODK, REDCap and STATA)
Familiarity with dealing with donor and government oces
Fluent in written and spoken English and Oromifa languages
Willingness to travel within Ethiopia.
Experience working in Hararghe area.
Desirable qualities, skill, and Competencies:
Skills in organizing and facilitating quality data collection, data cleaning, coding and facilitating training.
Expertise in one or more of the following program areas: community-based nutrition programming or infant/child health
Familiarity to GOAL geographical area of interventions and knowledge of local language (Oromifa).
Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities,
REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:
Commitments:
GOALs recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organizations commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.
GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.
GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.
GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.
You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter
Applicants can directly apply via www.ethiojobs.net
GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.
Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.
GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.
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