Provide support and assistant to health staff, women development army (WDAs) and community health workers to monitor and supervise project activities
Compile, analyse, share and store project data
Organize regular reflection meetings for health staff, WDAs, community health workers and community stakeholders to share information, community generated data and plan follow up action
Write regular project activity reports as required by the project coordinator
Update on project activities at project meetings and monthly technical working team meetings
Document lessons learnt and develop case studies to share with stakeholders including donor
Assist in documenting and disseminating project achievements through district and town base meetings, document success stories and presenting findings at district, town meeting
Implement and oversee project RMNCH and Nutrition project initiatives and implementation in much prudent and vigilant manner.
Prepare and develop annual project work plans in consultation with the WASH officer and field based staffs, including the WASH and Health and Nutrition coordinators and other appropriate stakeholders in project targeted areas.
Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team at field and CO level.
Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities, including preparation of periodic updates and reports (quarterly, Semi-annually, yearly program progress reports).
Ensure the mainstreaming of child protection (CP), Gender and disability Inclusion and DRR in his/her program area as well as specific project initiatives.
Policy engagement and networking
Partnership development and strengthening
In support of the Program implementation Manager, manage the partnership in a holistic and reciprocal manner.
Make it a business to know about other organization in the region.
Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality project implementation.
Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of local partners in project management.
Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators and Program Unit finance team.
Relationship Management / Communications
Collaborate and participate in effective knowledge and information management systems where the necessary Country Program Information is well documented and shared internally and externally as necessary.
Promote a collaborative, team environment amongst project/program team.
Inform line manager and donor of any issues or proposed resource changes (financial or human) that may require technical assistance or donor approval in a timely fashion.
Oversee outreach activities at program areas to support and raise awareness about the purpose of the project and any related opportunities.
Participate actively in staff appraisal processes and overall performance evaluation and management systems to ensure progressive capacity building support is received and provided regularly to achieve desired results.
Shall perform any other duties as assigned by his line manager, the sponsorship and Communication Manager and/or the CD.
Child Protection and Gender Equality Responsibilities
Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and important of gender equality and respect to diversity within Plan and amongst partners and community members.
Child protection and gender equality policies are understood by the staff and partners.
Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of project implementation.
Ensure sufficient budget and resources are allocated for gender equality activity in their respective area annual plans and project activities.
Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity building activities on gender as part of the regular work at field level.
Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective project from gender equality perspectives.
Educational Qualification and Experience
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Health Officer, Clinical nursing, Public Health and/or Nutrition or related field of study with minimum of four (4) years of work experience of which at least two years’ experience with NGOs in Health (RMNCH) and Nutrition sectors.
Demonstrated experience in the management of Health and Nutrition projects.
A creditable experience in an integrated ASRH and MNCH project implementation.
A commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to development.
Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Previous community mobilization experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Ethiopia Health Systems and experience working with government health partners at provincial and district level
Strong writing and organizational skills for writing case studies, documenting lessons learnt and reporting on project results
Knowledge and skills
Technical knowledge on reproductive, Maternal child health/ and or nutrition interventions
Extensive knowledge on updated ASRH, RMNCH and Nutrition national strategies and implementation guidelines.
In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming.
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes.
Experience in implementation of integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.
Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.
Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
Ability to interpret financial data, in order to provide management support to budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
Resilience, adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under a stressful and working environment, often under tight timelines and high donor expectations
Child center development and Gender aware.
Fluency in English and Amharic languages Knowledge and skill of local languages is a plus.
High levels of attention to detail and quality
Leadership Attitudes & Behaviours:
A predisposition to collaboratively positive engagement with all other parts of the organisation.
A commitment to communicate in a timely manner.
Supports learning in diverse teams.
Positively promotes team effort and high performance by all staff through shared successes.
Creates highly motivated team of unified purpose
Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism.
Relates to people in a friendly, open manner and engenders trust from other staff
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
Dynamic, highly motivated and balances future vision with practical delivery
Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations
Humble, supportive, ethical and service oriented
Promotes innovation and learning
Pleasant and polite attitude at all times; and ability to reflect professional standards
Ability to act as part of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
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