IWCIDA is a nationally operating, nongovernmental and not for profit organization established in the year 2004 with the certificate and license number, 0107. It is devoted to bring about developmental changes in its operational localities in collaboration with indigenous local community and government bodies, as well as, international and national agencies committed to reduce poverty. In its efforts to achieve its development objectives, IWCIDA, in collaboration with JSI Ethiopia, is in agreement to implement USAID funded project titled” Empowered community Activity” in three woredas of Ilubabora Zone and three woredas of Jimma Zone. The goal of USAID Empowered Communities Activity (ECA) is to strengthen community systems and platforms to improve Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent-Nutrition Health (RMNCAH-N) services and outcomes in the mentioned six woredas. Henceforth, IWCIDA would like to hire qualified professionals on the following positions.

JOB SUMMARY

The project coordinator is responsible to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor all interventions and activities related to community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, and social accountability at USAID ECA implementation areas. In addition, s/he is expected to work closely with ECA consortium partners, key government sectors, and other implementing partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and sharing of lessons and learning for project activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage woreda project staff and coordinate with USAID ECA consortium partners to realize the USAID ECA goals and objectives
• Manage and coordinate the implementation of all community engagement, health literacy, social mobilization, social accountability mechanisms and platforms, and advocacy interventions and activities at USAID ECA woredas
• Lead the capacity development of staff, NSAs, and government staff on USAID Empowered Communities project interventions and activities
• Ensure the project activities and interventions are implemented according to the standards and quality
• Work closely with USAID ECA consortium partners in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of interventions and activities at the project
• Provide technical and managerial oversight to Woreda project coordinators
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual work plan to their organization and USAID ECA consortium partners
• Provide and ensure utilization of job aids, tools, guides, and manuals for community engagement, advocacy, social accountability systems, and platforms
• Work closely with USAID ECA consortium partners to enhance capacity, contextualize, and carry out the project interventions and activities in the USAID ECA woredas
• Regularly conduct follow-up visits, supportive supervision, performance reviews, and experience sharing jointly with woreda coordinators and government stakeholders
• Work closely with RHBs, ZHDs, WorHOs, and woreda coordinators to plan and execute various trainings on community engagement, health literacy, advocacy, social accountability
• Participate at relevant technical & coordination meetings such as TWGs in the region and promotes partnerships and networking
• Prepare and submit biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to their leadership and USAID ECA regional team
• Assist in the development of project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a point of contact for project teams and stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and share success stories, lessons and learning Schedule and organize project meetings, including preparation of agendas and follow-up on action items.
• Any responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:  Program Director/project manager

Salary: As per the organization scale