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JSI is a US-based public health non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance programs throughout the world. In Ethiopia, JSI has been working to improve health outcomes for more than 25 years, implementing more than 60 projects and working in every region. JSI has historically managed a large portfolio of projects focusing on the quality, and equity in excess of, RMNCAH services, primary health care (PHC) including community health program, digital health, health information systems (HIS), supply chain management, public health emergency responses, and social and behavior change.
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:
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.
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.
Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.
JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees 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. M/F/V/D
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