I. Job Summary

The Menstrual Health and Hygiene Development Impact Bond (MHH-DIB) is a project financed by the French Development Agency (AFD) and BNPP and is implemented by CARE in partnership with Pro Pride in Adama City and the peripheries.  The intervention will cover three dimensions of MHH:  (i) advocacy and awareness-raising on menstruations and related issues, (ii) provision of high-quality menstrual protection products (iii) installation and maintenance of sanitary facilities adapted to MHH.  These interventions will target different groups of beneficiaries (women & girls in schools, universities, workplace and in the community on the one hand and boys and men on the other.  The project will use entry points such as schools, community structures/spaces, working & public places, social media and mainstream media to improve, etc.) in order to bring improvement in the MHH knowledge and practices.

The intern will fully engage on community level promotion and facilitation works, both on targeted and mass awareness and other works given by her supervisor. The intern mainly will have the following roles:

    II. Responsibilities                                                                                              

• Mass and targeted awareness raising target groups  

• Engaging and working with influential people, religious leaders, health extension workers, health development armies, and community-based organizations

• Target women and girls in small groups for awareness raising and conduct close follow-up through a set of entry points (i.e., schools, universities, factories and Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs)),

• Participate on the timely distribution and proper utilization of communication materials to targeted School girls, VSLA groups, women factory employees and other outreach groups such as HDAs, HEWs, religious leaders and influential people.

• Actively participate on mobilizing target groups for MHH good practice and product demand creation.

• Generate data needed for the project periodical reports.

• Handle other activities as assigned by the supervisor

• Prepare and submit quarterly activity plans

• Prepare and submit monthly progress report to the supervisor.

• Prepare and submit interim updates and reports as instructed by the supervisor

• Prepare and submit learnings and report from supportive supervision that will be organized by Pro Pride.

III.             Gender

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

Job Requirements:

Educational background:

• BSC degree in Sociology, social works, and other related fields with zero-year experience

Desired Technical Skills

• Computer skill on Microsoft word and excel.

• Knowledge of Oromiffa language is a requirement

How to Apply:

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THISLINK

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

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