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Abt Associates IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

Abt Associates IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

Abt Associates Uganda looking for “IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 01, 2023.

Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it’s welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world’s most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold workforce. We never fail to ask “What if?” We identify patterns, we search for the best way.

Abt Associates IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager Jobs 2023

The Abt Associates has published a job vacancy announcement on July 24, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager to be based in Tororo, Uganda.

Recruiter Abt Associates
Position IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager
Location Tororo, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Six years
Application Deadline August 01, 2023

Abt Associates Job Vacancy 2023

Core Responsibilities

  • Ensure strengthened partnerships and collaboration between district partners, including civil societies and community leaders.
  • Support the implementation of the community outreach programs and communication interventions (identifying the most impact channels and mobilization efforts) within the targeted districts and communities.
  • Develop and write regular documentation of activities including lessons learned and success stories.
  • In collaboration with the Vector Control Manager, lead in development of and implementation of IEC strategies for all relevant activities, including IRS campaigns, larval source management, ITN distribution, etc.
  • Develop and review IEC/BCC messages/materials in collaboration with project team and government stakeholders.
  • Conducting community mobilization, awareness, and sensitization on the relevant activities (IRS, Larval source management, etc.) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Evaluate and document impact of IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.
  • Develop community mobilization calendar in line with the spray calendar and Coordinate mobilization training.
  • Support the planning and implementation of information and education campaigns aimed at improving community awareness about the relevant activities in the districts in collaboration with district-based government partners.
  • Assist in mobilizing communities through sensitization meetings with the local leaders and communities to educate them on the relevant activities as one of the key Malaria prevention interventions.
  • Assist in the recruitment, training, monitoring and supervision of mobilization teams on IEC strategies to reach people at community level.
  • Assist and participate in the sensitization of various stakeholders at district, division and community levels to support activities in collaboration with district health officials, civil societies and community leaders.
  • Maintain proper records on district community mobilization and IEC activities throughout the year for reporting purposes.
  • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on community mobilization efforts before and throughout the spray campaign, and compilation of other project reporting, including success stories semiannual reports, and others with the Vector Control Manager and the Chief of Party.
  • Involvement and participation in planned events in the districts.
  • Records best practices for informing local communities about upcoming spraying/ITN distribution/larviciding operations; encouraging community participation; educating communities on the benefits of indoor residual spraying/ITNs as well as providing information on timing, safety, follow up, etc.
  • Develops communications materials as necessary i.e.: brochures, posters, banners, as well as radio and TV information programs.
  • Liaises with other government and non-government communications organizations and provides program information for media dissemination.
  • Promotes targeting, integration and equity (gender equity, hard-to-reach populations, etc.) of project’s vector control strategies and activities.
  • Contributes, in close coordination with the Vector Control Manager, to the development and delivery of the country capacity strengthening action plan to transfer integrated vector control skills to local institutions.

Position in Organization:

  • Job Identification: 103793
  • Job Category: Program Delivery
  • Posting Date: 07/01/2023, 03:58 AM
  • Apply Before: 08/01/2023, 03:57 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: Abt Associates, Tororo, UG

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Health, Community Health, Environmental Studies, or other relevant field.
  • Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience in communications, community outreach, or public education, with previous IRS or other malaria program experience highly desirable.
  • Proven experience managing IEC and community outreach /mobilization activities for international health programs is essential, experience with malaria prevention programs preferred.
  • At least four years working in close partnership with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer.
  • Demonstrated organizational, reporting and management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, including national, provincial and district government counterparts.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Applications.
  • Prior experience working with USAID a plus.
  • Ability to travel throughout the target districts frequently.
  • English language fluency.

How to Apply Abt Associates IEC Coordinator/GESI Manager Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/JoinAbt/requisitions/preview/103793

The Closing Date: August 01, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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