Regional SBC Advisor-GHSA

Job Description

Job Summary:

The regional GHSA SBC Advisor will lead the regional OH/ZDs focused SBC/RCCE activities, ZDs RCCE TF coordination, the development and implementation of Zoonotic Diseases SBC/RCCE plans, approaches, activities, tools and materials with oversight from the GHSA SBC Advisor. The person will provide technical assistance and guidance during the development and implementation of regional- and lower-level activities, to include capacity strengthening activities with partners, local government, and CSOs.

Accountabilities:

• With oversight from the USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity regional hub technical lead, lead the development and implementation of GHSA and COVID-19 -focused SBC/RCCE plans, approaches, activities, tools, and materials.
• Provide SBC/RCCE technical assistance and guidance during the development and implementation of regional and sub-regional SBC plans focused on GHSA, COVID-19 and DEI needs and priorities, which will include capacity strengthening activities with partners, local government, and CSOs.
• Provide leadership to risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) activities, as needed to address emerging infectious diseases and outbreaks, including working closely with regional Government of Ethiopia and other GHSA and COVID-19 stakeholders to support and participate in coordination structures (One Health/Zoonotic Diseases TWG, Task Forces and Steering Committees).
• Provide technical support and leadership to COVID-19 Vaccine and service integration and demand promotion activities in the region and sub regional level.
• Work closely with the LME team to ensure SBC/RCCE monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities are of high quality and appropriately reflect standard GHSA and COVID-19 -SBC measures and indicators.
• Coordinate and conduct integrated supportive supervision and onsite trainings to sub – regional OH/ZDs focal, community workers and other implementing partners/stakeholders.
• Generate new ideas and innovations in our approaches and thinking in relation to SBC for EID, drawing on existing evidence and best practices.
• Foster a strong working relationship with the Regional Government of Ethiopia to secure their technical input and support for the project’s strategies and plans.
• Work closely with other GHSA and COVID-19 stakeholders and programs, particularly other USAID implementing partners, to ensure they are effectively involved in the development and implementation of all GHSA/EID-related strategies, plans, activities, tools, and materials, and to maximize coordination between USAID Healthy Behaviors and other USG-funded GHSA activities.
• Facilitate and lead regional, woreda and community level SBC/RCCE and COVID-19 vaccine integration capacity building activities.
• Collaborate with government and USG implementing partners to identify and ensure that priority GHSA SBC needs are being addressed by the project.
• Coordinate and lead regional, sub-regional and community level rumor, disinformation, and misinformation tracking, reporting, and management systems strengthening activities in collaboration with regional public health institutes, zoonotic diseases TWG or RCCE Taskforce, tollfree lines and health systems.
• Work closely with the project’s core partners to strengthen their capacity in RCCE and ensure high quality project delivery.
• Works closely and in integrated manners with regional USAID Healthy Behaviors Activity teams (GHSA coordinator, SBC specialist, and others).
• Contribute to the development of project deliverables, including workplans, quarterly and annual reports, and success stories of the regional and community levels.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by national and regional teams (GHSA SBC advisor or regional technical hub lead)

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with providing technical support for research studies.
• Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.
• Broader knowledge of quality standards
• Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Competencies:

There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies, of greatest focus for this particular job will be:

• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• People Management (Making Others Great) – Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress, and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
• Employees are expected to possess or have high potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.
• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.
• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
• Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments.
• Serves as team lead and may mentor other lower-level personnel.
• May supervisor junior level staff.
• Typically reports to Country Office SBC Advisor-GHSA

Education:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, behavioural science, health promotion and education, health science and/or other related fields. Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Six years and above of related work experience Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or a Related Field.
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management experience preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

Duty Station: Arba Minch

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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