About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
The FHI-360 managed, USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity, with its partners the Consortium of Action Aid Ethiopia; Zeleman Communications, Advertising, and Production; and Fraym, works to increase sustained adoption of appropriate health and nutrition behaviors in Ethiopia using evidence-based, theory-informed social and behavior change (SBC) strategies. Geographically, this demand creation for COVID 19 prevention and vaccine rollout activity implements in Amhara, Benishangul Gumiz, Gambela, Oromia, Sidama and SNNP regions with more than 28 woredas.
We are currently seeking a short term (one year) qualified candidates for the position of RCCE Advisor for COVID -19 demand creation, prevention, and vaccine rollout activity.
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to strengthen COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and clarifying information about eligibility and addressing vaccine hesitancies at community level in collaboration with USAID – COVID-19 implementing Partners, regional and national coordinating bodies. This position expected to provide adequate technical advice, coordination (at national and regional), and support to improve capacity for COVID-19 vaccine demand creation and other preventive measures in different level.
General objective
To strengthen national and regional capacity for COVID-19 prevention and integration and RCCE to impact positive social and behavioral changes on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and other preventive practices.
Accountabilities:
Reports to: USAID-Healthy Behavior Activity SBC Director
Duration: One year (with possible extension)
Location: FHI 360, Addis Ababa
Core competencies required
Able to work well both independently and with diverse teams to deliver desired results.
Functional Knowledge and Skills
There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies, of greatest focus for this particular job will be:
Demonstrates the ability to assess needs within agreed upon duties and considers course of action best to meet those needs.