Woreda Project Coordinator(Internal / External)

About the Job

Organization Background: Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization registered in accordance with the charities and societies proclamation No 621/2009 with a certificate No 0022. MCMDO currently is being implementing different Emergency and developmental projects in Oromiya , SNNPR, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz , Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Harari, Dire Dawa and City Administration of Addis Ababa. 

To meet its objectives MCMDO calls for competent professionals to apply for the following vacant positions..

Position Summary

The Woreda Project Coordinator is responsible to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor all interventions and activities related to community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, and social accountability at USAID ECA woredas. In addition, s/he is expected to work closely with ECA consortium partners, woreda government sectors, and other implementing partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and sharing of lessons and learning of project activities and interventions at woreda, Primary Health Care Unit, and kebele levels.

Roles and responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative oversight to Community Outreach workers

• Work closely with USAID ECA consortium partners, woreda health office and other sectors to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor USAID ECA project activities such as community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, social accountability systems and platforms 

• Lead the capacity enhancement of Non-State Actors, Woreda Health Office, Primary Health Care Units, health centers, and health extension workers on community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, and social accountability systems and platforms

• Plan and execute various trainings on community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, social accountability and systems at woreda, PHCU, and kebele levels 

• Work closely with Woreda Health Office, Community Health Program Unit, HEWs, and kebele leadership to implement community engagement strategies, health literacy, advocacy, and social accountability systems and platforms     

• Map, capacitate, and engage existing Non-State Actors including CBOs, FBOs, CSOs, private sectors and community structures in the woreda to ensure accountability, transparency, and responsiveness of the health system

• Ensure project activities and interventions are implemented as per the standard and the plan 

• Work closely with the woreda government sectors to strengthen the multi-sectoral coordination platforms at woreda and kebele levels   

• Regularly conduct follow-up visits, supportive supervision, performance review meetings, and experience sharing jointly with community out-reach workers and government stakeholders 

• Prepare and submit biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the project coordinator 

• Identify, document, and share success stories, lessons and learnings

• Any responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Qualification 

• At least degree in health fields, Social Science, or related fields with experience related to community engagement and empowerment, social accountability, social behavior change 
• More than three years of demonstrated coordination experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring at least woreda level
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Ethiopian Health Extension Program including the Social Accountability, community engagement, community structures
• Demonstrated experiences on capacity development of Non-State Actors, community structures
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, promote team work and effort
• Strong training and meeting facilitation skill is required
• Experience of working with local governments, civil society organizations, and familiarity with the local context, culture, and language is desirable 
• Able to work with minimum supervision.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in virtual software (e.g.,MS teams, Google meet , zoom ).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the local language 

How To Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements should send your application letter with your CV not more than five page and  in English detailing your experience and skills that are relevant to the post through meazahr@mcmdo.org  and put in copy faye1984gc@mcmdo.org  within 10 days

Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

Since MCMDO is a child-safe organization, protecting and promoting children's welfare is a top concern. We employ stringent hiring practices to guarantee that every employee is qualified to work with the kids that our programs serve.

MCMDO is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action company that values diversity in the workplace. Without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions, we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees. 

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