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Action Against Hunger – USA seeks an experienced Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director for the anticipated USAID/Ethiopia Empowered Communities for Better Health (ECBH) program. Under this anticipated program, USAID/Ethiopia aims to “empower communities to take ownership and action over their health and nutrition and drive a cycle of accountable and responsive health service delivery.”

Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP/Technical Director will be responsible for the overall technical excellence of the USAID ECBH project. This role will lead a team of technical experts who maximize the impact and effectiveness of the project by responding to the needs of the implementing team and maximizing integration across the project’s strategies and approaches. The DCOP/Technical Director guarantees that the project is guided by global best practices as well as current health research, community engagement and advocacy for healthier lives within the Ethiopian context.

This position is contingent upon award and will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Primary Duties:

  • Work closely with the Ministries of Health, Youth, Women Affairs, Finance, etc. from the Government of Ethiopia and other coordinating bodies such as the Ethiopia Nutrition Coordinating Unit at all levels including 2nd and 3rd tier cities.
  • Provide technical leadership to increase sustained adoption and practices of appropriate health and nutrition behaviors and health literacy and demand for quality health and nutrition services.
  • Development and/or use of innovative delivery approaches, programming standards, guidance, tools and training on health and nutrition interventions to maximize program impact
  • Strengthen and improve community health and nutrition outcomes through advocation for improved social and gender norms.
  • Ensure smart investments in country-owned, community-led health investments, especially among under-represented or marginalized populations.
  • Provide technical leadership of community mobilization efforts and interventions including the development of innovation grants, women leadership, health insurance expansion and other initiatives that further empower communities to seek a healthier life
  • Responsible for finalizing the technical publications, briefs, donor reports and resources developed by the project. Oversee a team of technical advisors who design and implement social behavior change strategies to address barriers to risk reducing behaviors
  • Establish and implement capacity strengthening strategies for local organizations to influence and advocate for responsive health systems and services

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or higher required in public health, social sciences, health communication, community health, social work, nursing, midwifery or other relevant health or development field from an accredited university/college is required.
  • At least ten (10+) years of experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to behavior change and advocacy programs in both development and humanitarian settings.
  • At least eight (8+) years of experience as a DCOP, Technical Director or in a comparable managerial position on donor-funded projects, preferably for USAID programs.
  • Proven experience building capacity for local government and community leaders, especially those populations under 30 years of age in Ethiopia, through small grants or other methodologies.
  • Familiarity with behavior change theories, community engagement and sustainability models/approaches.
  • Proven experience in developing programs that enhance social mobilization for essential healt.h
  • Fluency in English (oral, writing, and reading).
  • Ability to reside and work in Ethiopia full time.
  • Travel within Ethiopia and internationally.

Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

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“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

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Action Against Hunger – USA seeks an experienced Deputy Chief of Party/Technical Director for the anticipated USAID/Ethiopia Empowered Communities for Better Health (ECBH) program. Under this anticipated program, USAID/Ethiopia aims to “empower communities to take ownership and action over their health and nutrition and drive a cycle of accountable and responsive health service delivery.”

Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP/Technical Director will be responsible for the overall technical excellence of the USAID ECBH project. This role will lead a team of technical experts who maximize the impact and effectiveness of the project by responding to the needs of the implementing team and maximizing integration across the project’s strategies and approaches. The DCOP/Technical Director guarantees that the project is guided by global best practices as well as current health research, community engagement and advocacy for healthier lives within the Ethiopian context.

This position is contingent upon award and will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Primary Duties:

  • Work closely with the Ministries of Health, Youth, Women Affairs, Finance, etc. from the Government of Ethiopia and other coordinating bodies such as the Ethiopia Nutrition Coordinating Unit at all levels including 2nd and 3rd tier cities.
  • Provide technical leadership to increase sustained adoption and practices of appropriate health and nutrition behaviors and health literacy and demand for quality health and nutrition services.
  • Development and/or use of innovative delivery approaches, programming standards, guidance, tools and training on health and nutrition interventions to maximize program impact
  • Strengthen and improve community health and nutrition outcomes through advocation for improved social and gender norms.
  • Ensure smart investments in country-owned, community-led health investments, especially among under-represented or marginalized populations.
  • Provide technical leadership of community mobilization efforts and interventions including the development of innovation grants, women leadership, health insurance expansion and other initiatives that further empower communities to seek a healthier life
  • Responsible for finalizing the technical publications, briefs, donor reports and resources developed by the project. Oversee a team of technical advisors who design and implement social behavior change strategies to address barriers to risk reducing behaviors
  • Establish and implement capacity strengthening strategies for local organizations to influence and advocate for responsive health systems and services

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or higher required in public health, social sciences, health communication, community health, social work, nursing, midwifery or other relevant health or development field from an accredited university/college is required.
  • At least ten (10+) years of experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to behavior change and advocacy programs in both development and humanitarian settings.
  • At least eight (8+) years of experience as a DCOP, Technical Director or in a comparable managerial position on donor-funded projects, preferably for USAID programs.
  • Proven experience building capacity for local government and community leaders, especially those populations under 30 years of age in Ethiopia, through small grants or other methodologies.
  • Familiarity with behavior change theories, community engagement and sustainability models/approaches.
  • Proven experience in developing programs that enhance social mobilization for essential healt.h
  • Fluency in English (oral, writing, and reading).
  • Ability to reside and work in Ethiopia full time.
  • Travel within Ethiopia and internationally.

Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

 2020-12-19

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