CBR Supervisor | Bahir Dar

• Duty Station: Bahir Dar
• Organisation: YMCA Ethiopia
• Project: BEN Ethiopia
• Reports To: Project Coordinator
• Supervises: CBR Workers
• Employment Type: Full-time (100% LOE)
• Project Period: March 1 – December 31, 2026​(possible extension)

About the Project

YMCA Ethiopia, in partnership with Cheshire Ethiopia (CE) and funded by Liliane Fonds (LF), implements BEN Ethiopia to promote inclusion of children and youth with disabilities (CYWDs) across five CBR domains: health and rehabilitation, inclusive education, inclusive livelihoods, social inclusion and empowerment, and CBR coordination.

1. Position Summary

The CBR Supervisor is responsible for the technical supervision, quality assurance, and field monitoring of CBR Workers engaged in direct community-based rehabilitation activities under the BEN Ethiopia programme. The position holder ensures that CBR activities are implemented to the required quality standards, that Right- Holders receive consistent and effective services, and that the CBR team operates in accordance with CE’s technical guidelines and the approved work plan.

This is a full-time, project-dedicated role at 100% Level of Effort. The CBR Supervisor reports to the Project Coordinator and directly supervises all CBR Workers.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 Supervision and Technical Support

• Provide regular individual and group supervision to CBR Workers, including structured supervision meetings, field accompaniment, and on-the-job coaching.
• Review and provide technical feedback on CBR Workers’ individual support plans, home visit reports, and beneficiary records.
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps among CBR Workers and coordinate with the Project Coordinator to address them through training or mentoring.
• Ensure that CBR Workers apply the correct CBR methodologies and tools across all five programme domains.
• Support CBR Workers in handling complex cases and facilitate referrals to the Social Worker or external service providers as required.

2.2 Field Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular scheduled and unannounced field monitoring visits to CBR Workers’ caseloads and activity sites.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of beneficiary registration, attendance records, and activity reports submitted by CBR Workers.
• Assess the quality of CBR services delivered and take corrective action where standards are not met.
• Compile monthly field monitoring reports and share them with the Project Coordinator.
• Facilitate community feedback mechanisms and ensure beneficiary voices inform programme quality.

2.3 Data Management and Reporting

• Collect, review, and consolidate data submissions from CBR Workers on a monthly basis using CE’s standardized tools.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness before submitting to the Project Coordinator for quarterly reporting.
• Document field observations, successes, and challenges and contribute to the organization’s quarterly and annual reports.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, mid-term reviews, and learning events organized by CE.

2.4 Community Engagement and Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, local health workers, school teachers, and other community stakeholders to facilitate CBR activities.
• Support the organization of community awareness and sensitization events on disability inclusion, child rights, and the project’s services.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for CBR Workers’ field activities to ensure efficient coverage of the target population.
• Represent the project in community-level meetings when delegated by the Project Coordinator.

2.5 Safeguarding

• Ensure that all CBR Workers adhere to CE’s Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Code of Conduct.
• Promptly report any safeguarding concerns observed during field visits to the Safeguarding Focal Person and Project Coordinator.
• Ensure consent procedures are properly followed by CBR Workers during all beneficiary interactions.

3. Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies, Public Health, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• A diploma with substantial CBR experience may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community-based rehabilitation, disability-inclusive programming, or community health work.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CBR matrix and community-based approaches to disability inclusion.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong supervisory, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate field activities across multiple sites.
• Good written and verbal communication in Local language; working knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in data collection, record keeping, and basic reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage a team in a community setting.
• Committed to quality service delivery, disability inclusion, and child protection.

4. Working Conditions

• Primarily field-based with regular travel to community sites within the implementation area.
• Some office-based work for supervision meetings, reporting, and data review.
• May require travel to CE’s offices or other project sites for coordination and learning events.

5. Employment Terms

• The position is for the project period March 1 – December 31, 2026, and is subject to availability of funds.
• Salary- attractive and negotiable, with transportation and communication cost.

Requirement Skill

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving