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Information, Education and Communication Assistants (24 positions)

JOB SUMMARY

Company Abt Associate...
Industry International...
Category Journalism/Co...
Location Kumbungu, Wes...
Job Status Temporary
Salary GHS
Education Diploma
Experience 2 years
Job Expires Dec 22, 2017
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.

At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Job Description

Currently, Abt Associates is implementing Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in Seven selected districts in the Northern region: Kumbungu, West Mamprusi, East Mamprusi, Mamprugu/Moagduri, Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo, Karaga, Gushegu, districts.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions as Information, Education and Communication Assistants (24 positions) at each of the following operational sites/ sub-district:

DISTRICT OPERATIONAL SITES
Kumbungu Kumbungu and Dalun
West Mamprusi Wungu, Kpasenkpe and Janga
Mamprugu-Moagduri Mamprugu-Moagduri
East Mamprusi Gambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu and Gbintiri
Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Nakpanduri, Nasuan, Yunyoo, Binde, Bunkpurugu
Karaga Karaga and Pishigu
Gushegu Gushegu, Galwei and Nabuli

 

Because successful candidates will be based in a specific operational site/ sub-district, it is an advantage for a candidate to be resident in any of the above mentioned sites/ sub-district. Successful candidates will be contracted for not more than 4 months. He/ she will report to the District Operations Coordinator/ IEC Coordinator.

Responsibilities of the IEC Assistant

  • Spearhead the design and implementation of community-based outreach programs and communication strategies to ensure that ALL communities in the operational site/ sub-district are reached with IRS messaging. 
  • Manage and coordinate community mobilization and education activities to promote understanding and acceptance of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) as one of the key malaria control interventions conducted jointly by the GHS and PMI/USAID.
  • Liaise with the District Operations Coordinator to engage key stakeholders in the sub-district in IRS activities to enable them fully participate in the implementation of IRS.
  • Monitor /supervise the activities of community IEC Mobilizers in the sub-district during the implementation of IRS.
  • Liaise with communication agencies/ organizations/ Ghana Health Service Officials/ District Assembly Staff, Community Leadership and Influential Persons who will assist with community mobilization efforts for a successful spray campaign.
  • Facilitate trainings for IEC Mobilizers/ Spray Program Advocates.
  • Provide weekly reports on IEC activities in the sub-district to the District Operations Coordinator (DOC) 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the DOC/ IEC Coordinator.

Required Skills or Experience

Requirements for of IEC Assistant position
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Community Development Studies, Communication or relevant field with at least two (2) years relevant working experience.
  • Additional professional training in participatory approaches and community mobilization is preferable.
  • Good experience working with communities and local leaders, sensitizing and mobilizing communities.
  • Strong organizational, reporting and management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team  
  • Strong computer skills
  • Proficiency in English and one or more of Northern Ghanaian Languages peculiar to the District /Sub-district (Mampruli, Dagbani Moara and Kokomba dialects).
  • Previous work on IRS activities will be an advantage.
  • Being a native/ resident in any of the operational site/ sub-district will be an advantage.  
  • VERY GOOD knowledge and understanding of the geographical layout (especially of the chosen operational site/ sub-district) is key to this position.
  • MUST be able to ride a motorbike and have a motor license.

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