Health Program Intern, Ethiopia

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope: The intern would assist the IRC Health program in Benishangul-Gumuz as services are expanded from 6 to 20 districts within the region. The intern will also assist the field team in establishing and maintaining databases used by the child survival program. More importantly, the intern will work on documentation of program activities and lessons learnt, with the purpose of sharing this with a wider audience. In turn, the intern will be exposed to the IRC Health program management system. The IRC Health program will provide capacity building, on-the-job mentoring, and technical supervision and feedback. The intern will also participate in team meetings and decision-making processes. The intern will work directly with project beneficiaries in the local communities. Through these mechanisms, the intern's technical skills will be increased with support from the IRC Health program.

Responsibilities: Child Survival Program Implementation and Management

• Involvement in community case management program activities: attending review meetings, undertaking formative assessments and engagement with community level service providers.
• Support with updating the child survival databases, which include a regular registration of all under fives, births and deaths; as well as other treatment and supervision parameters.
• Conduct formative assessments on community knowledge, attitude and practices as they relate to child survival issues.
  
  Documentation and experience sharing
  
• Undertake a process of documenting the IRC Ethiopia Child Survival program activities which will include doing literature reviews, analysis and interpretation of available qualitative and quantitative data.
• Undertake to do a series of write-ups & presentations on IRC child survival activities for sharing with a wider audience.
  
  Project design
  
• Support with developing proposals for expansion of the child survival program as required.
  
  Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
  This position reports to the Child Survival Coordinator in Assosa on a day to day basis. Technical support will also be obtained from the Health Coordinator in Addis Ababa.
  Requirements
  
• Interest and background knowledge of global health issues in the developing world.
• Ability to live and work in an underdeveloped setting. Overseas experience in a developing country very desirable.
• Ability to adapt to different cultural contexts, in sometimes harsh environments.
• Must have completed at least 1 year of graduate public health studies.
• Clinical training (MD, RN) desirable.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Solid writing and editing skills
• Proven experience in conducting research projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Solid computer skills: Must be able to work effectively and accurately with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, powerpoint, email and internet applications.
  
• Flexible work attitude: ability to work productively in a team environment and independently.
• Language requirement: English, knowledge of Arabic or/and Amharic would be an added advantage.
  
  Specific Location/Security Situation/Housing :
  The position is based in Assosa town with frequent travel to field sites. Compliance with IRC's security protocol is required. The intern will have access to a computer, office space, transportation to project sites, technical support, and IRC reference materials.
  Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7185 .

Technical Director, Ethiopia

IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Technical Director position for a five-year, USAID strengthening human resources for health program in Ethiopia. The Technical Director for the project is responsible for overall leadership and management of the technical services delivered under the program. S/He provides strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the human resources for health and pre-service training components of the program and works closely with the Project Director on all quarterly and annual reports required by USAID. Successful candidates for the Technical Director position will have a clinical degree and preferably an advanced degree in public health, social science or a related discipline. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 8 years of senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex projects in Ethiopia and/or other developing countries. S/He will have experience in human resources management, human resource information systems and pre and in-service training approaches and the ability to provide technical leadership to senior technical staff, the Ministry of Health and training institutions. S/He will have previous experience on donor-supported programs, preferably with USAID, as well as experience with donor reporting systems. Ideally, s/he will possess significant knowledge of the Ethiopian health sector at all levels of the system, including knowledge of health sector reform and decentralization. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills and proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading teams to successful outcomes. The candidate for the Technical Director position should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English with Amharic speaking skills preferred. S/He must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with ministry personnel, donors and project partners. The applicant should possess strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and be willing to travel in Ethiopia, and internationally if requested to represent the project and IntraHealth at international forums.

This is a position is with IntraHealth International in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth's career page at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume and Biodata form (found at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers). IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Social Marketing and Communications Advisor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks candidates for the position of Social Marketing and Communications Advisor. The candidate will provide technical support for Most at Risk Populations (MARPs) programming and implementation, including a strong communications component, in accordance with PSI guidelines and procedures. The position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with travel as necessary, reports to the Country Representative and will supervise a team in the head office.
Responsibilites:

• Develop and disseminate a strategic process for designing, implementing and monitoring social marketing interventions (with a focus on health communication)
• Develop and implement evidence based product marketing plans and targeted communication plans for MARPs
• Contribute to the development of study designs, brand guidelines, strategic documents, and other materials as needed in collaboration with the research, operations, and program teams for MARPs specific programs
• Design and implement annual capacity building plans for social marketing (including but not limited to DELTA and P Promo, media channel selection/media mix, creative briefs development and agency selection, prioritizing research results)
• Coordinate with key staff to develop and implement supportive supervision systems for monitoring of targeted outreach activities, capacity building for social marketing, and developing implementation guidelines
• Maintain regular and strong relationships with government, stakeholders and partners relations, and participate in technical working groups
• Contribute to the development of donor reporting, proposals, and other key programmatic literature
• Assist the Country Representative with other duties as necessary
• Qualifications:
  
• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience in related field
• Minimum 5 years international experience with a health or marketing organization
• Minimum 4 years demonstrated staff management and project oversight
• Experience developing and managing budgets and work plans essential
• In addition to marketing/communication capacity, technical expertise in MARPs programming and implementation essential
• Knowledge of cross-cutting public health issues (HIV, maternal and child health and reproductive health) strongly preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing and presentation skills essential
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations essential
• The successful candidate will have innovative ideas and must demonstrate a true passion for communications and MARPs programs.
  
  • This position is contingent upon funding.
  Please Apply online at: http://www.psi.org
  PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Economic Affairs Officer, Addis Ababa

Job Title

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3

Department/ Office

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

30 June 2011-29 August 2011

Job Opening number

11-ECO-ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA-20258-R-ADDIS ABABA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the African Center for Gender and Social Development Division (ACGSD), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of Gender, Women in Development Section.

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Director, African Centre for Gender and Social Development Division and the direct supervision of the Chief, Gender and Women in Development Section, the incumbent will be responsible for: research work in the area of gender, trade and economics; integration of gender in ECA policies and programmes; assisting member States to integrate gender in their economic and social programmes; development of socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or adhoc assignments; Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions to gender and development; follow-up and backstop African member States' on gender and economic development programmes; monitoring and evaluating the gender mainstreaming activities of African Governments; support the Section's work on gender and trade and as well as work by the Regional Integration, Infrastructure and Trade Division (RIITD) and the African Trade Policy Center (ATPC); provide the same support to monitoring and reporting on the progress of ECA's gender capacity building programme; monitoring collaboration and partnership requirements with ECA Divisions, SROs, international, regional and sub-regional institutions including UN agencies; Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. Participates in missions and organizes training seminars for experts.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to apply gender and economic theories and concepts to issues of concern to the UN; ability to carry out gender policy analysis of the economic, trade and social sectors; ability to mainstream gender into programme design; ability to develop sources for data collection; ability to conduct independent research on gender and economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of social and economic promotion of women; ability to identify and address relevant gender perspectives in substantive work; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Proven ability to prepare written materials in a clear, concise and compelling manner; excellent oral communication skills as well as ability to carry out gender training; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Ability to works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and with clients and partners as well as work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) development economics or macroeconomics is required. Academic studies in gender and development, or appropriate professional experience are an asset. A first-year university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the application of principles and concepts of economics, trade, gender and development in various contexts or analytical and research skills in gender programmes. Work experience with key stakeholders within the UN System, NGOs and government is an advantage

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is highly desirable.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

A written assessment and competency-based interview will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for this position.

Special Notice

Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE U