Country Office: Ethiopia

Work Base: Mota, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Following the north Ethiopia conflict which erupted in 2020 and the reports of recurrent drought which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country.

Since then, PUI has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz Regional States addressing the needs of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters. The organization has been exploring the potential gaps in terms of humanitarian assistance in the regions where it is currently intervening and other regions. 

The current projects in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions are mainly focusing on creating better access to health and nutrition services for conflict and drought affected population. PUI is working in collaboration with local health authorities in providing support to revitalize the conflict affected health systems in those regions. In Metekel zone of BGRS, PUI is implementing humanitarian assistance in Debatie, Bullen, and Dangur woredas while in Afar, PUI is supporting nutrition services in Abala town, Abala rural woreda, Berhale, and Dallol woredas of Afar region in Kilbati Rasu zone.

PUI is expanding its interventions to Amhara region where the ongoing conflict has affected provision of health services. Accordingly, the organization is opening a new project in East Gojjam zone of the region to respond to such needs. For this response, PUI is hiring technical team to be based in Motta, Esat Gojjam zone to undertake the intervention.

Overall Objective:

Reporting to the Health Project Manager, the Community Health Officer is responsible for the project's field and community organization activities. He/she coordinates and supports the activities of the community health development Armies and volunteers in his/her area of intervention.

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Ensure the Implementation and Monitoring Of Community Activities

• He/she ensures that the beneficiaries and local populations understand the objectives of the project(s) and participate actively in the implementation.

• He/she carries out the community activities and ensures that the schedule of activities is respected. A work schedule will be developed according to the periodicity established for the implementation of the project which will also define the logistical and financial needs.

• He/she carries out the needs assessment of community activities in terms of equipment, materials, in particular for the staffing of community focal points, the facilitation of mobilization and community planning meetings. He/she assesses the training needs of the supported community workers and refers them to his/her supervisor. He/she participates in the training of the supported community workers through monthly training supervision. He/she supervises the community volunteers in the accomplishment of their tasks.

• He/she follows up on the activities proposed in the project (sensitization campaign and community mobilization for the identification of focal points in the communities).

• He/she ensures the smooth running of the community component under his/her responsibility and ensures compliance with the objectives defined in the project proposal(s). In particular, he/she monitors the defined indicators, reports to his/her line manager, points out any difficulties encountered in implementation and proposes improvements or reorientations if necessary.

• He/she ensures the implementation of monitoring and/or evaluations, according to the needs defined by the project(s). He/she analyzes and transmits the collected information to his/her line manager .

• He/she transmits internal and external reports to his/her line manager while respecting internal validation deadlines and external contractual deadlines (activity reports) . 

Oversees the Community Component Project Team

• He/she identifies the training needs of community volunteers and traditional birth attendants in the area of hie/her area of intervention.

• He/she supervises the activities of the community volunteers and traditional birth attendants.

• He/she must respect and enforce the PUI Rules of Procedure.

• He/she is the guarantor of the image of PUI in his/her area of intervention and as such ensures that he/she behaves in accordance with the values defended by the organization and respectful of the local culture.

To Ensure the Logistical and Administrative Follow-Up Of the Community Component

• He/she is responsible for the material and equipment at his/her disposal and addresses his/her material and consumable needs for his/her activities to the line manager. 

Ensure the Representation of PUI with the Community Actors

• He/she represents the association with the local actors involved in the implementation of the community component and ensures that good relations are maintained with each of them in connection with his/her superior (in compliance with the principles of neutrality and independence of PUI).

• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs. The employee could be requested to perform other tasks as his/her Line Manager may judge necessary.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Health Education

• Similar experience of 5 years

• Expérience humanitarian works

Desired knowledge and skills:

• Social sciences, Local Development, Management

• Work experience in Amhara region, Gojjams

Required knowledge & skills:

• Knowledge of the computer tool

• Knowledge of the community of Gojjam area

Language:

• Amharic and English  

• Any other local language  

Expected personal characteristics:

• Good communication skills, diplomacy and solution-oriented attitude 

• Curiosity and interest in the organization's activities

• Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)

• Honesty, integrity

• Adaptability, flexibility

• Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation

• Punctuality                                   

OUR COMMITMENTS

• Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  

• Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

• Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 

How To Apply

If you are interested in the position of Community Health Officer, please strictly follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Fill out the application form at the following THIS LINK

• A non-returnable CV

• A cover letter clearly stating your motivation

• Three professional references

Subject line must read: " COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER"

Applications that do not follow this two-step process will not be considered.

Deadline: Sunday July 27, 2025

NB: Only short-listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.