Vacancy Number: VA_057_FY18
The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center country office in Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs, is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following vacancy for the Guinea Worm Eradication Program it supports.
Summary of Job Description:
In 2016, The Carter Center in Ethiopia (TCCE) started a collaboration with partners to design and implement behavior change communication (BCC) campaign for Guinea worm disease (GWD) eradication entitled, “Let Our Journey Not Be Interrupted by Guinea Worm.” The BCC campaign promotes GWD preventive measures, as well as cash reward for reporting cases. The Ethiopian Dracunculiasis Eradication Program (EDEP) is responsible for overseeing the eradication program, and the successful post-holder will be integrated into this structure.
The Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Officer will assist the BCC Manager in the national roll-out of the campaign and works closely with other GW staff of TCCE. This includes ensuring efficient logistical and administrative support for the effective dissemination of campaign tools (i.e., posters, jingles, song and radio dramas). The BCC Officer will also provide day-to-day support to field staff on data collection for M&E of the BCC campaign, ensurethat data is collected, collated and delivered in a timely manner, in accordance with agreed milestones.
Together with the BCC Manager, the BCC Officer will maintain excellent professional relationships with stakeholders in Ethiopia, including colleagues at EDEP, The Carter Center, media representatives and others. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and self-starter.
Below are key responsibilities of the BCC Officer:
Program Implementation:
Representation:
Required Number: One
Terms of Employment: Six (6) months with strong possibility of extension
Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
Qualifications and Experience: