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Background
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Suisse (VSF-Suisse) is a humanitarian organization with over 35 years of experience in Africa, dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and development cooperation to vulnerable populations. Politically and religiously neutral, VSF-Suisse specializes in animal and human health, working closely with communities affected by political unrest, natural disasters, climate change, marginalization, and limited governmental support. Headquartered in Berne, Switzerland, VSF-Suisse operates programs in West Africa (Mali and Togo) and East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, and South Sudan).
Currently, VSF-Suisse, in collaboration with Alinea, is implementing the Gender Responsive One Health (GROH) Project. This project is focused on the Shebele zone of the Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.
The Gender-Responsive One Health (GROH) Project aims to foster the adoption of gender-responsive One Health (OH) approaches among communities affected by endemic zoonotic diseases (EZDs) and diseases related to the human-animal-environment interface (HAEIRDs). GROH's primary objective is to enhance community health and promote equitable OH empowerment for impoverished, marginalized, and indigenous women and girls in two priority areas characterized by a high prevalence of EZDs.
Job responsibilities and key tasks
VSF-Suisse is seeking to recruit a Gender & One Health (OH) Officer to be stationed in the field project locations where VSF Suisse is executing the GROH project, specifically at the Gode field office in the Somali Region. The officer will be tasked with overseeing and facilitating project activities, supported by the OH Technical Advisor and VSF Suisse field staff. Additionally, the Gender & OH Officer will ensure continuous engagement of relevant regional government sectors and partners to operationalize the One Health approach.
Support the community committees on disaster risk reduction, climate change and alert systems
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Essential Criteria
Skills and Abilities
What we offer
Entry date and contract length
One-year contract with the possibility of extension.
How To Apply
Application procedure and deadline (How to apply)
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Contact details:
Send your application by e-mail with the position being applied for as the email selamawit.zewge@vsf-suisse.org subject to Applying for Gender & One health officer Telephone: 251116630217 or Mobile: +251913782121
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