With the objective of measuring the implementation strength of basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care, L10K will be conducting a household and facility survey in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regions. The Project is thus, seeking short term consultants for the following posts;

1. Research Consultant

Required Number: 1

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Duration: 60 days

Responsibilities:

Required Number: 4 (1 in each of the four regions)

Place of work: Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regions

Duration: 21 Days

Responsibilities:

Assist in the training of interviewers/data collectors

• Coordinate field operations;

• Work with the survey supervisors to develop travel plan to selected kebeles;

• Make sure that the respective team has secured all the necessary logistics and materials required for the survey before leaving for field work;

• Give administrative and technical support to field workers, as required, together with the L10K staff;

• Collect completed questionnaire from alt teams; check the completeness of each questionnaire; and send to L10K supervisor

• Randomly observe interviews and revisit some of the surveyed households to validate responses and to check for completeness of formats; and

• Prepare a brief report on the data collection process (accomplishments, challenges, and ways to overcome the challenges).

Required qualifications and experience:

1. Master’s degree in public health and BSc in public health, Nursing and Midwifery with more than five years of experience in implementing household and facility surveys.

2. Experience in facilitating public health programs in rural settings.

3. Good understanding of the health system of Ethiopia.

4. Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

5. Good command of English and of the local languages of, at least, one of the regions.

3. Data Collectors

Required number: Six for the four regions

Place of Work: Amahra, Ommia, SNNP and Tigray regions

Duration: 21 days

Responsibilities:

• Attend training on data collection;

• Collect data from respondents using appropriate questionnaire;

• Check completeness of each questionnaire and timely send the completed ones to a supervisor;

Required qualifications and experience:

1. Master’s degree in public health, demography, statistics or other social sciences with more than five years of experience in conducting household and facility surveys.

2. Experience in facilitating public health programs in rural settings.

3. Good interpersonal communication skills.

4. Good command of English and of the local languages of, at least, one of the regions.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ROAF-03-2015

The ILO Regional Office for Africa in Addis Ababa seeks to enlist a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the following position for a period of five months and three weeks with no possibility of extension.

Social Media Officer (Open for Ethiopian Nationals only)

BACKGROUND

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agency for the world of work. It sets international labour standards, promotes rights at work, and encourages decent employment opportunities, the enhancement of social protection and the strengthening of dialogue on work-related issues.

The overall goal of the ILO is decent work for women and men throughout the world. Decent work is central to global efforts to reduce poverty, and is a means for achieving equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. The ILO Regional Office for Africa has overall responsibility for ILO projects, programmes and activities in all the 54 countries of Africa. The Office works with key regional institutions like the African Union (AU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and African Development Bank (AfDB). It administers a portfolio of considerable importance and complexity with a significant volume of a wide range of technical cooperation programmes, as well as facilitates the development and implementation of Decent Work Country Programmes in all countries.

The Africa Region Communication Unit is responsible for advising, planning and coordinating ILO communication activities in the continent. The regional Communication Unit implements the new African Regional Communication Strategy to support, provide guidance and technical backstopping to offices and technical cooperation projects in the Region; developing plans and products that aim at keeping the outside world informed about and interested in the work of the organization.

Communications in Africa in 2015 will focus on four priority outcome areas for which the ILO wants to make significant progress in the context of advancing the Decent Work Agenda in the region: Promoting more and better jobs especially for women and youth; Creating and extending social protection floors; Promoting fair and effective migration policies and; Decent work in fragile states.

The ILO Regional Office for Africa has the opportunity to highlight, promote and engage people about Africa’s issues of the world of work, including success stories. In line with its regional social media strategy, the ILO in Africa intends to realize a significant outreach from an online presence through the web and use that new platform to share with everyone and make its story accessible to all.

The Africa region communication objectives are aligned with the global ILO communication strategy goals of demonstrating the ILO’s relevance, raising its profile and engaging target audiences with the work of the Organization and world of work issues more broadly.

In line with the ILO Social Media Guidelines, the Social Media Officer’s overall task is to support the regional strategy based on a three-pronged approach which outlines the promotion of programs, projects and testimonies through social media.

• Implementing the social media campaign strategy highlighting the ILO in Africa as a recognized authority in the subject area;

• Building a tribe of followers through social media that grows organically and the ILO in Africa;

• Creating a visible, consistent, integrated presence across the Web and social media that supports the ILO brand; strongly increases the likelihood of finding key information or solutions pertaining to ILO related concepts.

In this context, (s)he will be supporting the Regional Communication Team in producing creative social media products both in English and French and be responsible for capacity building sessions (interactive trainings) on the use of social media networks for COMMs focal points and ILO staff in the African region in order to remain abreast of new trends and software applications. The Social Media Officer will also provide other inputs as needed in the day-to-day functioning of the ILO Regional Communication Unit for Africa.

Description of Duties

The Social Media Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Communication and Public Information Officer as a part of the Regional Communication Unit and work closely with the Senior Communication Assistant at the Regional Office for Africa, communication focal points in the DWTs and COs in the Region and in close consultation and cooperation with DCOMM. The Social Media Officer will also work in close coordination with the Regional Programing Unit for Africa, other Chief Technical Advisers and National Program Coordinators in the African region and other units of the ILO as may be required. S/he will undertake the following duties:

· Create a content calendar to schedule and manage blog and social media content in a timely manner throughout the period considered

· Curate information related to the world of work in Africa for selected social channels

· Work in sync with ILO official Twitter accounts, ILONEWS and ILO@Work, managed by DCOMM

· Create social media content including infographics for selected social channels in English and French

· Monitor social media progress and report to the senior communications team

· Drafting messages for regional twitter and Facebook accounts

· Monitor the ILO Africa web portal and YouTube accounts for new content

· Research new posts from strategic partners and schedule retweet.

· Actively expand the network of followers.

· Monitor new followers and add them to lists on Twitter

· Prepare weekly update of new VIP followers (influencers/opinion leaders)

· Cross-post selected Facebook content on Google+ and engage the Google+ community

· Develop and expand community and/or blogger outreach efforts

· Research strong photos for the ILO Africa social media accounts

· Monitor mentions for retweeting, questions, negative comments, and flag them to the Communications team

· Identify threats and opportunities in user generated content and report them to appropriate management

· Initiate and support Twitter chats

· Support live tweeting from ILO and strategic partners events.

· Support preparations for social media outreach and implementation for relevant ILO and UN/International Days

· Liaise with DCOMM for guidance and advice for specific new campaign or event ILO social media account

· Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of Social Media campaigns

· Analyse campaigns and translate qualitative data into recommendations and plans for revising the Social Media strategy

· Other tasks as requested by the Communications Team.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education -First level University Degree in Communications, ICT, Journalism or Social Sciences. Completed Master’s Degree will be considered as an advantage.

Experience- At least four years of professional experience in communications; must be proficient in using new technologies for visual content, web-based platforms and social media networks and advertising; and familiar with ILO’s core issues and/or regional/international development/relations.

Languages- Excellent command of English. Fluency in French is strongly desirable.

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Required competencies –

· Great ability to plan and implement digital media and branding strategies

· Excellent knowledge of print, audio-visual, online processes and IT skills

· In-depth awareness and understanding of Social Media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios

· Strong written and oral communications and editing skills in both English and French

· Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies

· Focus on impact and results

· Very effective at multi-tasking

· Effectively works in team even under pressure and tight deadlines

DUTY STATION AND REMUNERATION

The position will be based in Addis-Ababa (ECA). The ILO offers a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the United Nations common system of salaries, allowances and benefits.

Currently the ERCS has a structure’ consisting of 11 Regional Offices, 32 Zonal Branches and 112 District/Woreda Branches and 3673 grass root committees/Kebele Red Cross Committees.

1. Job Title: Accountant

Work Unit/ Project/ Program: Training Center Terms of employment: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Qualification Requirements: First degree in Accounting/ Accounting & Finance/ Finance and 2 years work experience or College/TVET diploma in Accounting/ Accounting & Finance, training in accounting software application and 6 years related work experience

Salary: 6261.00

2. Job Title: Dispenser

Work Unit/ Project/ Program: Essential Drug Program

Terms of employment: Permanent after probationary period

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Qualification Requirements: 0 years for Diploma or Certificate as a Nurse/ Health Assistant and 2 years work experience in drug dispensing.

Salary: 2271.00

Position Title: Project Accountant, Ethiopia

Location: Central Office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Reports to: Finance & Admin Manager, NASTAD Ethiopia

Terms of Employment: Contractual for one year with potential renewal

Purpose and Description

The Accountant shall handle the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including the project titled, “Assessment of Community Support Worker Intervention for PLHIV in Rural Ethiopia. She/he will organize financial transactions and documents, prepare check vouchers, participate in the preparation of monthly budget reports, participate in purchasing, and manage logistics and administration related matters. The project accountant assists the Finance & Admin Manager, Project Technical Officers, and Regional Project Officers on issues related to Admin and Finance.

Essential Functions;

• Prepares check payment vouchers and purchase orders, ensuring all necessary documentation are attached along with payment requests, process travel advances & expense reports, meeting budget transfer requests and expense reports for the project.

• Prepares monthly payrolls for review and arrange for transfers to each project staff.

• Follow up and collect timesheets from all the project staff as per NASTAD Ethiopia relevant policy and procedures.

• Prepares monthly payroll income tax, withholding tax, pension contributions to the concerned authorities, and Provident Fund deposits for the project and effect the payments as and when due.

• Maintain grant file and consistently document all basic project correspondences and specific files.

• Prepares project staff insurances, allowances, incentives, and any other benefit payments as per the NASTAD Ethiopia Personnel Manual and staff contractual agreements.

• Assures payments to vendors on a timely basis and participates in identifying reliable and quality vendors.

• Delivers bank project cash transfer memos for payroll and field advances to bank for execution.

• Compiles project documents such as payment vouchers, tender documents, checks, financial reports and correspondence according to systems established at NASTAD Ethiopia Central Office.

• Liaison with Project Technical Officer at Central Office, and Regional Project Officers for timely monthly budget approval and wire transfer requests.

• Manage monthly incentives/allowances, mobile/EVDO cards for Community HIV Support Workers, and other project employees and health facility staff.

• Track project equipment inventory and report as per NASTAD internal policy and project terms and condition.

• Prepare VAT reimbursement request to funder and follow-up the reimbursement process.

• Follow closely the timely liquidation of travel and program advances (e.g. meetings, workshops, trainings, and travel advances for the project) as per the NASTAD Ethiopia policies, applicable project budgets and specific grant terms and conditions, and maintains appropriate budget tracking sheets.

• Assists with month-end close of accounts and preparation of financial reports to NASTAD-HQ and ensure that all project financial documents are properly documented & safeguarded.

• Reviews the monthly project vehicle/motor bikes (project owned and leased) documents (maintenance requests, driver log reports, and any incident reports or vehicle/motor bikes damage insurance claims) for compliance with NASTAD Ethiopia Vehicle Management Policy Manual and reports any questions, concerns, or variations to Finance & Admin Manager and Country Director.

• Perform scanning, photocopying, faxing, collection, preparation of project financial invoices & other support documents to send NASTAD-HQ & for NASTAD Ethiopia files.

• Assist with preparation of financial documents as needed for external auditor and for Internal Control Review site visits from NASTAD-HO/CO

• Make project visit to assist field staff as and when required.

• Facilitate project events (like workshops, trainings etc).

• Liaison with other NASTAD Staff for coordination, teaming, internal cohesion.

• Perform other duties within the Finance & Admin sections as assigned.

Minimum Requirements;

• Strong organizational skills & discretion with confidential information

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple job responsibilities and to set priorities for accomplishing tasks to meet tight deadlines

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

• Proven professional verbal & written communication skills

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations of the land especially Charities and Societies Agency’s directives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required; sound knowledge of QuickBooks or Peachtree Accounting software is an advantage

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.

• Minimum of three years relevant experiences in accounting & financial documentation management is needed, preferably in an NGO context

Employer’s Statement and Rights

This job posting does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated-in part based upon your performance of the tasks lists in job description based on this posting that will be given at the time of hire. The employer has the right to revise a job description at anytime. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any lawful reason. copies to the interview. Failure to comply with these instructions will result in your application not being accepted.

Lutheran World Federation/LWF/ – Ethiopia Program is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners.  Its thematic areas include promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources managment, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.  LWF Ethiopia is currently looking for highly motivated and competent professionas to fill in the following posts:

Project:   Dollo Ado Somali Refugee Assistance ProjectDuty Stations: Dollo Ado Job Grade: 15Terms of employmeent is one year with possibility of extenstion 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator is  answereable to the respective Programme Officer or his/her designate.  Special experties in project management, implementation, follow up, monitoring, evaluation and experience in the project staff administration are essential. 

Major Tasks and Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator:

Ensure that the operation and management of the projects are functioning smoothly;Manage the sect oral responsibilities of the project and administer the project staff; Work in close cooperation and coordination with partners and government offices including the refugees and host communities Attend Inter-Agency task force meetings with UNHCR, ARRA & other IPs.Ensure effective and efficient operations of the project.Other related duties to be specified on Job description 

Academic Requirements:

Masters or Bachelor Degree in relevant academic background preferably in Sociology, Social works, Community Development or other related fields.

Required Experience: 

Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience for Masters Degree and 6 years for Bachelor Degree holders is required.  In addition, experience of working with refugees, other vulnerable populations, humanitarian assistance, international relations or experience with an international organization in related fields is required. 

Technical Skills required:

• Excellent representation;

• Strong team organization and community development facilitation, and commitment to bring about positive changes; 

• Proven language proficiencey in written and spoken English;

• Computer Literate and other job related trainings are advantageious;

• Knowledge of Somali language is advantageous.

Competencies required:

Respect, accountability, transparency, courage, excellence, initiating actions, innovation, collaboration, building partnerships, communication with impact, negotiation, planning and organizing are required. 

 Salary is as per the LWF-ET National staff salary scale  Experinece in a refugee set up is advantageous  Female applicants are encouraged to apply

1. Job Title: Executive Secretary

Qualification Requirement: BA Degree! Diploma in Secretarial Science and & Office Management.

Experience: BA Four (4) years’ & Diploma six (6) years’ experience as Executive Secretary

Place of work: Addis Ababa (Head Office)

Quantity Required: 1 (One)

Salary: Negotiable

Skills required:

- Excellent oral & written communication & interpersonal skill

- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment

- Manage management meeting

- An excellent knowledge in arranging & coordinating different meeting agendas

- An excellent office management

- Work well without supervision

2. Job Title: Secretary

Qualification Requirement:

A minimum of Diploma in Secretarial Science and & Office Management

Experience: Three (3) years’ experience as Secretary

Place of work: Addis Ababa (Head Office)

Quantity Required: – (One)

Salary: Negotiable

JOB Summary

The Head of Nutrition is responsible for leading SC Ethiopia’s Nutrition Programme. This includes developing multi-year thematic strategies and annual plans, designing and building programmes and securing the grants, developing strong external relations, and producing and utilising high quality and well-articulated project evidence and research for learning, for advocacy and for the continued development of the Nutrition portfolio.

The Head of Nutrition is also responsible for promoting programme quality via a team of technical advisors and supporting operational teams. S/he will ensure cross functionality, coordination, standardization of program implementation in different projects, and that quality of program are of nationally/internationally accepted and recommended standards. He/she represents SC values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences.  These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

In line with SCI’s dual mandate, these key areas of accountability apply to SCI Ethiopia’s work in emergencies (acute and chronic) and in development settings.

Strategic Programme Development

·         With the Health and Nutrition Team Leader, lead the strategic development and quality implementation of the Nutrition programme, including development of strategic plans and the portfolio of projects, research and initiatives required to achieve of strategic objectives and outcomes. 

·         In close coordination with programme operations and partnership colleagues, identify potential nutrition partner organizations and make sure that selection of new partners is in accordance to SCI’s partnership guidelines.

·         Facilitate annual operational planning and regular internal programme planning and review meetings for the nutrition team, as well as related inputs to quarterly and annual reports.

·         Document and communicate programme achievements against agreed strategic objectives and milestones for a wide range of internal and external audiences.

·         Actively communicate and coordinate with other sector heads and relevant technical advisors and project managers to ensure integrated approaches across themes.

·         Serve as the nutrition thematic focal point for regular liaison and communication with relevant SCI and member technical advisor staff.  Identify technical support requirements, inclusive of field visits, as and when necessary.

·         Support all relevant external representation requirements for the nutrition sector.

Strategic Fundraising

·         Oversee strategic fundraising to support implementation of the Nutrition Strategic Plan and related Advocacy Plan.  This includes funding for projects, research and advocacy to support policy change objectives.

·         Analyze donor priorities and positions on issues related to nutrition.

·         Develop and maintain contacts with current and potential donors, partners and key technical agencies, in coordination with the Health and Nutrition Team Leader. Support donor meetings and visits. 

·         In collaboration with business/fundraising colleagues, identify institutional and other funding opportunities.

·         Build relations and understanding of account management processes and support from each SC Member.

·         Contribute to the development and regular updating of an SCI Ethiopia fundraising plan.

·         Build on technical knowledge, research and current/previous programming to lead development of nutrition proposals in close coordination with operations and business development teams.  This includes all aspects of proposal development, such as concept notes, grant amendments, etc.

Policy Analysis, Policy Engagement and Advocacy for Policy Change

·         Develop and implement Save the Children’s Nutrition advocacy work. Direct advocacy efforts (objectives, messages, targets, approaches), and manage the achievement of each specific objective.

·         Develop policy briefs and position papers related to the Nutrition Programme. Support networking and articulating SC’s position, policy and strategy in national forums and meetings. 

·         Ensure that the voices of children guide advocacy and policy change objectives and related activities.

·         Keep abreast of national and global debate in nutrition and relevant sub-themes (e.g., maternal and newborn and child nutrition), analyse and share with senior staff.

·         Represent Save the Children in relevant working groups, task forces, seminars and related fora in the thematic area; and among donors, UN agencies, International NGOs, and national and sub-national government counterparts in coordination with the Health and Nutrition Team Leader.

Programme Quality and Effectiveness

·         Ensure all projects and research is technically managed to a high standard. Technical managers in Programme Operations will have dotted lines to the Nutrition PDQ team so that they receive strategic guidance, technical oversight and support. Work closely with these implementing teams to support projects throughout the project cycle. 

·         Provide training and oversight to ensure proper understanding of cross-cutting issues among technical managers and advisors (e.g., gender, child protection and safeguarding) and integration of same in projects under thematic area.

·         Conduct regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to all nutrition programs.

·         With the technical advisors, review donor reports and make recommendations on how these reports could be improved.

·         Support evidence-based learning for programme development and advocacy. Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, where appropriate, incorporated into wider advocacy initiatives.

·         Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to ensure nutrition work is contributing to all objectives across these priority quality areas. Contribute to the development of an M&E framework for the nutrition programme that monitors the impact of projects and progress towards strategic operational and advocacy objectives.   

·         Support implementation of strategies to integrate resources and lessons of large stand-alone projects in the thematic area; support cross-fertilization of good practices.

Staff and Budget Management

·         Manage the nutrition team composed of nutrition advisors and managers. Provide network leadership for all SC nutrition programme technical staff in Ethiopia.

·         Coach, mentor and provide structured training as necessary to the program team members.

·         Develop and manage budgets for staff of the nutrition team, advocacy, consultancies and research, as required.

·         Conduct regular performance management.  This includes work plans and performance reviews and support of staff learning and development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Post graduate level education or extensive experience in nutrition.

·         A minimum of 8 years management experience in a development environment, including significant field experience with both emergency and development programs.

·         Experience in designing and writing proposals for funding and in developing donor relationships.

·         Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience.

·         Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages.

·         Proven ability to manage a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate staff. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

·         Experience in humanitarian assistance and disaster risk reduction.

·         Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and in consortia.

·         An understanding of child rights programming and commitment to Save the Children values.

·         Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

·         Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.

·         Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload.

·         Excellent spoken and written English.

·         Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and database).

Consultants for BEmONC training and post training follow up in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray Regions

The Last Ten Kilometers Project of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc, implements innovative community based strategies to strengthen the link between the Health Extension Program (HEP) of the Ethiopian Government and communities with the aim of creating demand, quality and utilization of high impact reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) care interventions at scale L10k works closely with civil society organizations (CSOs) is 115 rural districts of Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and tigray Regions and provides these organizations grants and technical support. Through USAID funding, L10K implements, “expanding access to BEmONC care in 345 health centers”.

L10K in its efforts to strengthen maternal and newborn health has included new initiatives with the objectives of improving capacity of referral ends at primary healthcare units (health centers). This will enable health centers to provide timely and quality essential and basic emergency obstetric care nonetheless, to do so, requires building the capacity of providers improving the quality of services, and creating enabling environment for providers. To address these L10K will train healthcare providers on BEmONC and will also have post training follow up of trained providers. The Project is thus, seeking short term consultants for the following post

1. BEmONC Trainers and Mentors

Required Number: 24 (8 for each region)

Place of work: Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regions

Roles and responsibilities:

Repi Soap & Detergent S.Co is looking for qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant post:-

Required No:  One (1)

Place work:  Addis Ababa

Salary:  Attractive and Negotiable depending on Education  and experience.

Benefit Package:  Company Vehicle Service, full medical expense  & insurance coverage.

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Closing Date: Seven working days from the date of Publication of this announcement. 

Required Education:  BA Degree in Purchasing & Supplies Management & related discipline. 

Experience:  2(two) years’ pertinent work experience.    

Additional skill:  2nd Grade or above driving license 

Position:                                           Mental Health Officer/social worker

Accountable To:                          Senior Mental Health Officer

Work Location:                            Dollo Ado refugee camps, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Employee Position Summary

This position is a professional position in IMC Ethiopia, and the position holder will work under the direction and support of the Deputy Mental Health Program Manager. The position holder will assist the deputy program manager to expedite implementation of the psychosocial interventions to be implemented in Bokolomayo, Melkadida and Kobe refugee camps of Dollo Ado. 

Essential Job Duties and responsibilities/Scope of Work:

Assist the deputy manager with the integration of mental health and psychosocial support into general health care Provide social work and social support services linked to general health care clinics Select, provide training and supervision for community volunteers Develop culturally appropriate psychosocial activities, including social support activities targeting Somali refugees.  These include, but are not limited to training in psychological first aid, designing holistic recreational, vocational and social activities; development of material for awareness campaigns; Serve as the primary point of contact between IMC and local partners involved in psychosocial activities. Strengthen community-facility referral system for refugees in psychosocial problem Establish, equip and run recreation centres to people in need of psychosocial support Work in keeping with  IASC guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support and promote guidelines where appropriate Provide oversight, direct and supervise activities of IMC supported psychosocial team Coordinate/ensure activities with relevant Government Authorities, International and National Organizations, including standardized reporting practices. Work closely with other mental health and psychosocial staff in to ensure coordinated activities Develop and provide culturally appropriate community based mental health care services Collaborate informal service providers such as natural healers to facilitate information sharing and referral of mental health cases Collaborate with community and existing institutional structures to ensure protection of those suffering mental illness Represent IMC in coordination meetings when necessary Compile information and prepare written reports as necessary Organize public awareness and de-stigmatization campaigns around mental health issues with support from local staff including refugee volunteers Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies Implement other activities as per the direction of the deputy mental health program manager