Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International Ethiopia is looking for Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) Coordinator for Amhara, Desse.
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive. In Ethiopia, the WASH Thematic Area, which falls under Country WASH Programs Lead, is one of the key intervention areas of the country strategy with the goal of improving sanitation and hygiene practices and access to sustainable WASH facilities. Plan is seeking applicants for a SBCC Coordinator for the USAID-funded Transform WASH project in Ethiopia led by Population Services International (PSI) for SNNP Region (Project Target Districts). The SBCC Coordinator will be in charge of overseeing behavior change/demand creation activities at the community level through Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to increase demand for low-cost, quality WASH products and services, with a focus on sanitation.
Dimensions of the Role
· Work closely with the SBCC Specialist on formative research to include a community situational analysis of the communities we will be working with to identify the barriers, enablers, influencers, channels and opportunities for behavior change for his/her respective Region.
· Work closely with the SBCC Specialist on the development of an evidenced-based SBCC strategy based on the situational analysis
· Lead the implementation of the SBCC strategy and monitor and refine the strategy based on feedback in his/her respective Region.
· Coordinate and lead the planning, implementation and reporting of the Transform WASH Project – increasing demand for improved WASH product and service in In proposed specific region(Amahara, Oromia and Somali regions).
· Utilize Plan International Ethiopia’s well established and documented working relationship with the GOE and HEWs, and strong reputation leading CLTSH, to design and implement targeted interventions to change behavior, increase uptake and sustain use of improved WASH products and services.
· Build the technical Capacity of district office, Kebele Administrators, HEWs, and other local level actors using proven approaches, according the national strategy, to promote demand creation for improved sanitation and health hygienic behavior
· The post holder will be responsible to oversee the Transform WASH project implementation and budget managed by Plan International Ethiopia, particularly in proposed specific region.
· The post holder is responsible to manage project design, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation for his/her respective Region.
· She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia Country Office and the respective field staff, and across the Transform WASH partners
· Key components of the position include operationalization of the project activities under Plan International Ethiopia’s role, advocacy and networking, developing and strengthening partnerships, resource mobilization and team management.
· In consultation with National Economic empowerment Coordinator, make sure that for the initiation, formation and functioning of VSLA groups that can lead the project to improved sanitation financing;
· As the team take active role on providing technical and administrative support to VSLA agents, VSLAs, during training, review and reflection meetings and preparation of reports.
· With the close advice from the Roving WASH/ Construction engineer, support on identification of WASH facilities sites, communication and mobilize the concerned government stakeholders for supervision and quality control, hand over process to the contractor/s and smooth implementation of the project;
· The job holder is mainly responsible to link the SBCC, VSLAs as pillar for sanitation marketing improvement and the construction sites as demonstration site
· Shall perform any other duties as assigned by his line manager, the sponsorship and Communication Manager and/or the CD.
· The post holder will be based at In proposed specific regions( Dessie for Amahara, Bako for Oromia and Jijjiga for Somali and Dire Dawa), at Plan International Program Area office or Project Cluster Office established by PSI, as appropriate.
Accountabilities
Project design, planning, implementation and reporting
· In charge of overseeing behavior change/demand creation activities related to expanding key hygiene behaviors at home, school, and health facilities in In proposed specific region.
· Provide strategic, technical, and managerial guidance to the Project in collaboration with the SBCC Specialist.
· Build local capacity of selected entities in the design, implementation and evaluation of SBCC programming
· Ensure quality project delivery at all levels of the project cycle management in line with the child centered community development approach.
· Prepare annual and quarterly implementation work plans and budgets for the project
· Lead the technical design of project interventions and development of technical guidance and tools for program area and partner staff.
· Ensure optimum community involvement in the conceptualization, development, management, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
· Comply with USAID requirements, PQP implementation, fund & grant management guideline
Monitoring and evaluation
Program integration and mainstreaming
Partner development and strengthening
Networking and representation
Staff Development and Management
· Actively participate in country programme team and project meetings in an open, cooperative and proactive manner and contribute towards ensuring smooth collaboration and coordination.
· Ensure equal and fair opportunities and representation of both sexes and persons with disabilities in the program area.
· Build the technical capacity of Plan International staff and community volunteers and also ensure optimum community involvement in the conceptualization, development, management, monitoring and evaluation of the program.
1. Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
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