The Community Mobilization Officer is responsible for the IYCF/E BCC and acute malnutrition community mobilization implementation in the Refugee camps/host community working closely with BPRM partners and camp committee/woreda Health bureau. The Officer has the responsibility to ensure high-quality IYCF and acute malnutrition community mobilization activities, closely coordinated and integrated with the emergency Nutrition Response projects in the area.

Principal Responsibilities

Ø  Implement the IYCF/E and acute malnutrition community mobilization program according to the National protocol

Ø  Undertake training to outreach workers, health extension workers and volunteers in the project regarding IYCF/E and acute malnutrition screening, referral and community follow up

Ø  Working closely with outreach workers select care group volunteers and establish care groups

Ø  Provide direct one to one counseling in safe spaces to mothers with breast feeding problems and refer to MTI/

Ø  government health facilities where skilled/ facility level support is needed

Ø  Adopt and translate the care group discussion manual on IYCF/E and CMAM to local language

Ø  Regularly mentor and supervise the out-reach workers in IYCF/E promotion and CMAM community mobilization

Ø  activities (including MUAC screening and referral) and care group discussions

Ø  Together with the project manager, collaborate with MTI and DRC to establish IYCF spaces in existing WGSS and

Ø  other protection centers

Ø  Link IYCF/E and acute malnutrition referral and follow up program with the existing health/camp structure smoothly

Ø  Works and liaise with partner organization and district health bureau to ensure complementarity and integration of

Ø  IYCF/E and community mobilization program with existing nutrition response interventions in the area.

Ø  Organizes monthly report of community mobilization, IYCF/E interventions and report on time to the Project Manager,

Ø  Create and maintain relationship with BPRM partners, MTI, local health bureau and other relevant authorities

Ø  Reports any problems in a timely manner to the Project Manager

Ø  Upholds the image and values of FH at all times,

Ø  Performs other related tasks as required and assigned by the project manager.

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

Ø  Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

Ø  Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

Ø  Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

Ø  Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

Ø  Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization  and implement the recommendations

Safety & Security Responsibility

Ø  Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

Ø  Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located. 

Ø  Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

Ø  He/she has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

Ø  Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

Ø  All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

Job Requirements

Job Level Specifications

⮚        Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚        Training experience in IYCF and CMAM community mobilization

⮚        Proficiency in spoken and written English and Local language.

⮚        Strong computer (Microsoft skills)

⮚        Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

⮚        Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with challenging working conditions;

Experience

⮚       Minimum three years working experience out of which two year experience directly related to IYCF and emergency nutrition 

Education/Certifications

⮚       BSC in nursing, public health, nutrition or related field.

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚        Computer Literate

⮚        Excellent communication and interpersonal skill

⮚        Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive

How to Apply

Send ONLY your Application and CV via email: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Note: Candidates MUST refer the position title “IYCF/E and ECMAM Officer” on the subject line of their email and applications. Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply