Education and Community Activities Coordinator 84 views0 applications

CCM (www.ccm-italia.org) is an Italian NGO operating in: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan and Somalia, running health-related projects. In the frame of the project “Universal and equal access to quality health services for women and children in Liben Zone, Ethiopia” we are seeking two Education and Community Activities Coordinator (ECAC) EC) to integrate the CCM team for supporting the Project activities in Filtu and Dekasuftu Woredas.

The Education and Community Activities Coordinator refers and report to: the Project Coordinator and in his/her absence to the Assistant Project Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Support the organization and supervision of CCM activities in the communities  as assigned by PC (APC)
• Contribute to the strengthening of community networks of health workers and women and reinforcing the already ongoing interaction
• Support the creation of new community networks involving groups already available within the community.
• Support the coordination and organization of regular meetings of the networks
• Lead the organization and participate in the operational researches to analyze approaches and strategies of the community networks and their effectiveness on the process of behavioral change
• Provide monthly reports to the APC on the overall community network activities
• Work closely with CCM team in the organization and coordination of health facility-based activities
• Support the Assistant Project Coordinator in the relations with local stakeholders (i.e. SRHB, WoHO, local Administrative Authorities etc.) in relation with community-based activities
• Support the organization and smooth running of training activities, collaborating closely with any identified trainer
• Provide monthly reports on the activities run, detailing main challenges and results achieved
• When requested, represent CCM, participating in health facility coordination meetings at Regional, Zonal and Woreda level
• Perform any other additional task, when asked by the supervisor

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree or college diploma in Health, Education, Social science or Community Development and  related fields
• 6 years of work experience for Diploma holder and 4 years for Degree holder
• Experience with International Organization and NGO is an asset
• Proven experience working in the community networking activities
• Outstanding communication and public relations skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work in a team
• Availability to work in rural remote areas for long periods
• Excellent capacity to compose presentations and written reports
• Computer literacy, proficiency in use of Office package
• Fluency in spoken and written English and/or Amharic and/or Somali language
• Excellent self-motivation and commitment
• Ability to cope with strict deadlines and complex situations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work in a team
• Availability to work in rural remote areas for long periods
• Experience and knowledge of Filtu and Dekasuftu Woredas is an asset.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a one-page motivation letter and a CV in PDF format (not more than three pages) without any scanned certificates or credentials attached to the followings: [email protected], quoting “Education and Community Activities Coordinator application for Liben Zone Project” in the subject.

Hard copy can submitted to CCM Filtu office during working hours within 10 working days after announcement and CVs will not be returned.  Note that the office will review the CV document before the deadline

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CCM is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.