Program/Office: ACQUIRE Tanzania Project
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
About EngenderHealth
EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of heath care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assess their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.
Job Summary
The position will provide technical assistance for developing and maintaining mechanisms that can be used to facilitate coordination and linkages of demand, supply and advocacy enabling the project to reach its goal by exchanging information, education and communications approaches. To build relationships with different stakeholders within the field offices, key district authorities and other related Non Governmental Organizations (NGO), faith based organizations, media and many others mandated in improving health and well-being of Women, Children and families at district level.
Responsibilities
1. Facilitate communities to collect and use gender disaggregated data for planning integration of RH/FP demand related activities into CCHP.
2. Act as a link between communities, local /district Councils and EngenderHealth /ACQUIRE zonal Project staff on issues related to demand creation, supply and advocacy in the context of promoting LAPM and improving maternal and child health.
3. Participate in district’s multi sectoral meetings conducted by District Authorities and experts to deliberate on the progress of implementation of district’s plans and strategies for further integration of FP/LAPM demand creation activities into districts Comprehensive budgets.
4. Provide technical Input into ACQUIRE’s quarterly and annual zonal reports to reflect progress and results related to implementation of demand, supply and advocacy related activities into zone.
5. Jointly provide technical assistance to monitor and supervise specific programs of community participation and marketing communication strategies undertaken at district levels as assigned. Also evaluate and report on RH/FP/LAPM Campaigns implementation activities and modify protocols based on available data.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other Senior management Officer(s)
Education, Experience and Certifications
1. First degree in community development, sociology other relevant social sciences.
2. Proficient in Swahili, and English
3. Computer literate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. At least seven years in working at the community level demand creation interventions
2. Knowledge of Reproductive Health and Family Planning IEC/BCC materials
3. Experience in report writing for donor funded projects
4. Worked closely with district authorities especially district development officers, and community health providers.
To Apply
If you wish to be considered for this position please send your non-returnable CV/résumé and application letter to hrinfo@engenderhealth.org with "Field Program Officer- Demand/ Advocacy" in the subject line.
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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