Emergency Communication for Development (C4D) consultant (Oromia)

Job Description

LonAdd HR Consultancy Plc (www.lonadd.com), Recruitment & Outsourcing Company will be working on behalf of a client in the recruitment process of suitable & knowledgeable candidate, as per our clients specific requirements stated below:

Position: Emergency Communication for Development (C4D) consultant.

Number required:  Ormoia (Borena Zone)

 

Location: Based in the regional HB office with a frequent travels to the actual outbreak sites and border entry points in Borena, Oromia.

Job Summary

 

The Emergency C4D consultant will work under the supervision of Chief of Field Office in the region with the technical support of their respective C4D/WASH, Nutrition and or Health specialists and technically to be guided by the C4D Specialist/ WASH/Health/Nutrition/PMU sections in the CO. he /she will work with all the C4D specialists and Emergency Focal points of Health, WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Child Protection sections to undertake the following tasks:

 

Specific Tasks

Planning and implementation

•  Undertake assessments in the affected community to identify undesired behaviors of concern requiring intervention


• Explore the under-utilized indigenous platforms to use for message transmission

• Technically lead the development of context specific C4D response plan and ensure the participation, contribution and endorsement of respective federal, regional and local partners under the lead umbrella of the RHB


• Operationalize the comprehensive C4D strategy and develop an implementation work plan with defined budget in consultation with respective Regional/Zonal/Woreda teams


• Initiate implementation partnership with community groups, leaders, schools, CBOs/CSOs and local media for the promotion of agreed behavioural priorities through the identified platforms.

 

Capacity building

•  Provide technical support to strengthen the communication response at the ground level


• In collaboration with W/RHB and respective sectors, organize and support integrated training and sensitization, and community mobilization for various revenant groups including HEWs, youth groups, school communities, religious and traditional leaders.


• Initiate and support the conception, technical review, harmonization, pre-testing, translation and repacking of existing as well as relevant new multimedia materials (messages) in consultation with the respective POs and C4D specialists WASH/Health/PMU in Addis and Field Offices.


• Coordinate duplication, prepositioning and distribution of multimedia materials

Monitoring, coordination and reporting

• Undertake regular monitoring and reporting based on agreed indicators


• Prepare monitoring and reporting formats       and revise as necessary


• Ensure multi-media materials are distributed to the intended target group and regularly monitor the uptake and bottlenecks of the materials, message, channel and report gaps


• Participate in coordination forums and following up on tasks related to C4D


• Provide regular report including documentation of good practices and lessons in emergency C4D preparedness and response

 

Methodology:

•  The consultant will work under the joint supervision of respective Chief of Field Offices and Regional Health Bureaus.


• The consultant will maintain a strong working relation with the regional, zonal and woreda government representatives/sector bureaus and other non-government partners.


• The consultant will work in close consultation with potential partners at community level including; community leaders, religious leaders, schools, women group and associations/community representatives

Expected Deliverables:

•  Weekly updates


• Monthly reports


• C4D assessment report conducted periodically


• Documentation of lessons learnt


• Final report

Expected Background and Experience:

 ACADEMIC:

• University degree in Social Science, Health Promotion/Communication, Public Health, Social/Behavior Change Communication, with in-depth understanding of Health and WASH areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of progressive work experience in program communication/C4D, social mobilization and behavioral change communication


• Experience of working in emergency situation.

COMPETENCY:

• Commitment, Drive for Results, Communication, Working with People, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Learning and Researching, Planning and Organizing

 

OTHER SKILLS:

• Analytical, interpersonal and advocacy skills, sensitive to and awareness of the local development, good knowledge of computer management and applications.


•  Experience in the Borena Zone is Advantageous!
  

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in English (both written and oral), Knowledge of local languages is must (as communication interventions will mainly depend on understanding and guiding the local means of message exchange – language (Amharic, Afan Oromo).


• Fluency in Oromiffa is required. General Conditions:

The consultant will not be provided with lodging and/or meals.

• The consultant will be required to work in remote location.


• The consultant is entitled to DSA


• The consultant should provide his/her own materials, i.e. computer,


• The consultant will use rented car when travelling outside Addis Ababa


• The consultant will be paid monthly upon completion of deliverables on monthly basis.

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How to Apply

Recruitment & Payment – through HRM firm
Duration – 6 months

Start date – ASAP

To apply send your CVs to: vacancy1@lonadd.com

 

Application deadline: 6th of April, 2016

Job Categories: Health Care Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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