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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - HEALTH EDUCATION / COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR - ETHIOPIA
Health Education/ Communications Advisor - Harrar, Ethiopia
9 Month | Start Date between Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

Location:                             Harrar, Ethiopia
Start Date:                           Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 (flexible)
Length of Placement:         9 Months
Language Requirements:  English

 
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
 
The Volunteer’s Role
 
The overall purpose of this placement is to provide technical support for establishment / strengthening of community nutrition education platforms, development/adaptation of nutrition behaviour change communication materials, and implementation in East Harrarghe Zone through capacity building and system strengthening in East Harrarghe Government sectors and community based organizations who are working with zonal nutrition coordination committee, through Haramaya University.

As a volunteer, you will:
- Assist the assessment of main social barriers for proper nutritional practices
- Support the establishments/ strengthening of community education strategies and platforms to address the social barriers
- Assist the design and development of appropriate nutrition social behaviour change communication (SBCC) materials
- Support the effective implementation of community level SBCC for nutrition activities, gather success stories and lessons
   learned and share with partners
- Assist in the development of the nutrition SBCC capacity of local partners and the community

Essential Academic Qualifications:
MA degree in the following fields of study:   Behaviour Change Communication/ Health Education/ Promotion, Communication for Development, Communications, Behavioral Science

Essential Professional Background:
At least three years work experience in designing nutrition/& or health education interventions
Demonstrated work experience in capacity development for social behaviou change communications
Experience on assessment of social barriers for optimal nutrition is an asset

 
About Our Partner
 
Haramaya University

The main campus of Haramaya University, one of the oldest and biggest universities in Ethiopia, and it is located in East Harrarghe Administrative Zone of Oromia Regional State, situated at about 20KM from Harrar.  The university has 14 different colleges.  College of Health and Medical Sciences is found in Harrar City. [Please refer to the detail CAP report developed for the University].  East Harrarghe Administrative Zone is one of the 12 Administrative Zones of Oromia Regional State. It is situated at about 525 KM East of Addis Ababa. Harrar, one of the oldest historical and tourist attraction city is the center of the administrative zone. It is about nine-hour drive from Addis Ababa. There is also air transport from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa, one of the biggest cities in the country which is 55 KM from Harrar.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.
 
Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer, (Return
   flight, emergency, medical insurance, vaccinations)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
- Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and
   all accommodation costs).
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
 
 
Residency and Citizenship  
 
Residency
The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application. In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.

We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for assessment and training, as applicable.
 
Citizenship
Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country. It is your responsibility to research the consequences of travelling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.

By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to an assessment day, training course, international placement or other Cuso International related travel.

You  must  check the implications that apply to you, but examples include:
•    Canadian permanent residents may need to make arrangements with immigration authorities before travelling. These
      arrangements allow them to travel without risk to their status in Canada. Without them, residency status may be withdrawn.
•    Citizens of other countries, including those visiting Canada on a visa, may have travel restrictions.

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