CBR Supervisor

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.