Pathfinder International Ethiopia Gender Analysis and SBCC Consultant Jobs

Pathfinder International Ethiopia Gender Analysis and SBCC Consultant Jobs

Job Id: 213815

Category: Health Care, Social Sciences and Community
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Salary:

Job Description

Position Description

EnCompass LLC is seeking a candidate for a 3-month consultancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to fulfill the role of Gender Analysis and SBCC Consultant for the USAID TRANSFORM- Primary Health Care project, which aims to contribute to preventing maternal and child deaths by strengthening the health system in Ethiopia.

EnCompass is part of a consortium of implementing partners, led by Pathfinder, working together to support the operationalization of the governments’ Health Sector Transformation Plan at multiple levels of the health system.

The project is providing training and mentorship for healthcare managers and service providers to conduct gender analyses in their facilities and develop action plans to address gender-related barriers to improved maternal and child healthcare.

The consultant will serve as a resource and trainer for mentors to support facilities to carry out gender analyses.

The Gender Analysis and SBCC consultancy position will be based in the Addis Ababa project office with travel to project sites in Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, and Tigray as needed.

This consultant will report on day to day basis to the Addis Ababa-based Senior Gender Advisor on technical matters and administrative issues related to EnCompass.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with gender integration and analysis in primary health care, as well as curriculum development and training experience.

This is a 3 -month consultancy from August 1, 2019 – October 31, 2019.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Review, revise, and finalize existing gender analysis

mentorship curriculum

Organize and facilitate 4 training of trainers for gender analysis mentors, one in each of the project’s 4 regions

Assist in training preparation and logistics

Conduct post-training follow-up visit and provide on-site techncial support on gender analysis and integration.

Work closely with the project team and mentors in the regions to respond to technical assistance requests for gender analyses and action plan development, as needed.

Prepare coaching and mentoring sessions for the Social and Behavior Change

Communication (SBCC) team on gender integration

Ensure gender integration in SBCC-related grant activities, including but not limited to community sensitization and engagement workshops

Participate in monitoring and follow-up visits of SBCC activities

Job Requirements

Qualifications][

At a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in the areas of public health, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field.

Strong technical expertise in gender integration in the health sector at the community, health facility, and local government level

Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and support for gender analyses in health facilities

Experience developing curriculum or facilitator guides

Proven track record of successful teamwork, good presentation/facilitation skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Familiarity with participatory training methods and adult learning methodology preferred

Understanding of international development processes and USAID projects

Ability to think strategically and integrate diverse information from varied sources

Fluency in Amharic, English. Knowledge of Afan Oromo or Tigrigna, preferred.

Strong technical and general writing skills

Strong planning, organization, and strategic thinking skills

How to Apply

Please send CV and cover letter at hdemissie@transformphc.org

Application deadline July 23, 2019

Pathfinder International Ethiopia Gender Analysis and SBCC Consultant Jobs