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JOB TITLE: Response Plan Coordinator – Ethiopia Violence Against Children Survey (VACS), ICAP in Ethiopia

LOCATION: Country Office, Addis Ababa

REQUIRED NUMBER: 1

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract for 6 Months

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. ICAP, in partnership with Central Statistics Agency (CSA), the Ministry of Women Children and Youth (MoWCY), the Minstry of Health, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other partners, is planning to conduct VACS to estimate prevalence violence against children and youth in Ethiopia. More information on VACS Project is available at:

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/vacs/index.html

As part of this effort, ICAP would like to hire an experienced Response Plan Coordinator who will coordinate the response plan for participants identified as needing referrals for care and support during VACS implementation.

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION

Reporting to the VACS Coordinator, ICAP in Ethiopia, the VACS Response plan Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a Violence against children and youth survey (VCAS) response plan in Ethiopia. Response plan Coordinator will be responsible for developing, updating, training, and exercising a comprehensive VACS Response Plan for participants identified as needing referrals during VAC survey implementation. Additionally, this position will assure that the VACS field staff and partner organizations are appropriately trained and are knowledgeable about the responses to emotional, sexual and physical violence per the protocol. Collaborate and coordinate plans with various response agencies, volunteer organizations, business, and private industries.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the response plan for participants identified as needing referrals during survey implementation.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of VACS  response plan for participants identified as needing referrals
• Provide required resources to response plan implementers, supporting service provision, case management, and referrals for additional services such as clinical care, police, or legal services.
• Provide technical support to field teams in response plan
• Assist recruitment, training, and supervision of VACS project staff
• Assist in developing relevant SOPs and training manuals
• Conduct frequent field visits for supportive supervision and monitoring
• Prepare progress and other required reports
• Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor

• At least a Master’s degree in social science or related field
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a response plan coordination
• Must be familiar with field work and population-based surveys.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to act as a manager in setting priorities and be able to indicate when central support is required.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic or Oromiffa or Tigrigna or Afar or Somali and other local languages as appropriate
• Basic Skills in computing
• Should be able to conduct periodic domestic travels throughout

NOTE:

·  These are local hire positions and the successful candidates will be employees of ICAP in Ethiopia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment, which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

·  ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

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