Job vacancy by Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO)

Vacancy No: ASDEPO/Vac/002/22

Introduction

ASDEPO is a humanitarian, Civil Society Organization founded in 2014 that works in all regions of Ethiopia. ASDEPO fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities. Under its mandate, the organization focuses on emergency humanitarian response, rehabilitation and post-conflict recovery.

Currently ASDEPO’s implementing Nutrition, Health, WASH and Emergency in Education project in Gambella, Oromiya, Benishangul Gumuz and Somali Region.

For this reason ASDEPO is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the following positions

Job Description

• Plan and support the IYCF-E establishment and integration to the outreach activities.
• Plan, organize and implement the IYCF- component and integrate into CMAM program at community level.
• Aids in establishment of mother to mother support group within IDP sites.
• Counseling of mothers on the appropriate time introduces complementary feeding promotion the continuation of breast feeding.
• Conduct health education and promotion sessions within communities on the importance of IYCF-E practices in conjunction with community outreach agents.
• Playing an active role on advocacy to promote proper IYCF-E Practices, antenatal and postnatal checkups, importance of institutional deliveries, vaccination and growth monitoring.
• Develop IYCF-E messages appropriate in the local context easily understandable.
• Facilitates the training under the project regarding IYCF-E

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Midwife or Public Health
• Minimum two years working experience for Degree and four years' experience for Diploma holders out of which two year experience directly related to emergency health & nutrition related fields Knowledge, training and experience in IYCF-E and community mobilization/BCC
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Local language
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge on emergency nutrition/IDP and refugee context is preferred
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Quantity required: 12 (for Dimma, West Wollega and Dawa Zone)

How to Apply

• All applications submit through email address, job application letter, CV, two references, and all relevant official documents.
• Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.
• Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for exam and interviews.
• ASDEPO is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter, CV (with three reference check) and include details of your current remuneration through email address: recruitment.asdepo@gmail.com

Note: Use " IYCF Nurse " as the subject line of your email