Avis de recrutement : Plan International recrute un.e Spécialiste de la santé et des droits sexuels et reproductifs dans les situations d’urgence (SRHRiE) en Ethiopie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions of the Role

The SRHR Specialist will be responsible and ultimately accountable for implementing the project’s sexual and reproductive health and rights interventions in Ethiopia, with the aim to empower adolescent girls and boys. This project is being implemented in the districts, IDPs and refuge settings located in Benshngul-Gumuz, Chifra district in Afar, selected district/s in Tigray Regions of Ethiopia, as well as in Lakes State and Pibor Administrative Area in South Sudan. However, the post-holder will be specifically based in Addis Ababa, yet will travel (roving) to the project implementation areas/districts/ locations.

Expected Outcomes:

  • In line with the “Adolescents for Change” project objectives, ensure high quality implementation of SRHR activities, compatibility and alignment with Plan International Ethiopia’s policies, strategies and guidelines (including Programme Quality Framework and Quality Benchmark Standards), Plan International’s approach to SRHR, and internationally agreed upon standards (MISP, Core Humanitarian Standards, etc.)
  • Strengthening the quality of SRHR interventions through development and contextualisation of program tools, guidance and resources, and ensuring staff are familiar with relevant standards and toolkits.
  • Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in project design, planning and implementation, and identify and implement project adaptations, in collaboration with SRHR Thematic Lead and A4C GFFO Project Manage.
  • Ensure contextualized but common approach approaches to implementation of SRHR project activities in Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar and Tigray, and ensure learnings are captured across project areas and in collaboration with colleagues from the A4C project in South Sudan.
  • Support capacity development of colleagues, front line staff and partners, and of other technical professionals to build capacity in SRHR of children, adolescents and young people in humanitarian contexts
  • Ensure the mainstreaming of Safeguarding, protection from harmful practices and violence, Disability Inclusion in the program area.
  • Ensure innovation of interventions, contexts of social and gender norms, gender equality and the rights of girls.
  • Provide timely follow up, updating, coordination and guidance in the delivery of the Adolescent for Change (A4C) GFFO project.
  • Provide close guidance to the field office team, technical coordination into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program area.
  • Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholder’s annual work plans and project plans.
  • Where relevant and under the Thematic Sector Leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals of related and complimentary projects
  • Cascade technical capacity building initiatives to support the   SRHR staff and volunteers working in the project areas, including supportive supervision and quality assurance of work performed
  • Liaising with key internal and external actors, including other thematic actors within Plan International and relevant clusters, working groups, regularly attend and share updates in the SRHR Knowledge Management and experience sharing at local, regional and national level
  • Take part and support advocacy on key SRHR issues, SGBV risks, CPiE interventions and support national-level advocacy efforts
  • Development and rollout of tools and guidance on SRHR
  • Delivering relevant trainings on SRHR for all project staff
  • Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team and alignment to PMERL system of PIE.
  • Support the quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly SRHR program progress reports.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED

  • Master’s degree in Reproductive Health, Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Work), Public Health and at least 5+ years of relevant experience out of which 3 year 3 years on a senior level  experience (not necessarily gained in an NGO or INGO) or demonstrated equivalent combination.  May require formal professional qualification. Sound analytical and problem solving capability; ability to influence others’ behaviour through effective relationship building; thorough current knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, etc.;
  • Demonstrated experience on working with Adolescent SRHR, building capacities and primary healthcare system strengthening;
  • Extensive knowledge of the sexual and reproductive health rights, child early forced marriage , gender equality and girls rights in humanitarian and development programs;
  • In-depth knowledge of project cycle management, results-based programming and adolescent, child and youth centred community development programming
  • Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development;
  • Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues;
  • Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming skills;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation;
  • Strong negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills;
  • Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting;
  • Ability to analyse information and evaluate options including planning skills;
  • Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.

Application process

Closing Date:April 21,2023