The Community Resilience Program Officer will be responsible for the following:
Community Outreach and Sensitization
? Conduct awareness campaigns on health, nutrition, WASH practices, and outbreak control.
? Engage with local leaders, schools, and women’s groups to promote behavior change.
? Facilitate workshops and training on hygiene management, infant nutrition, and health practices.
? Empower communities to take ownership of their health and well-being through capacity-building activities.
Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
? Regularly collect data on nutrition status, WASH infrastructure, and health indicators.
? Conduct field surveys and assessments to gather quantitative and qualitative information.
? Analyze data to identify trends and emerging needs.
? Compile and submit reports to support evidence-based decision-making and program adjustments.
Program Implementation Support
? Assist in planning and coordinating field activities.
? Participate in the distribution of supplies and logistical management.
? Collaborate with local partners to ensure smooth program implementation.
? Support the training of local partners and beneficiaries to enhance local capacity.
Emergency Preparedness and Response Contribution
? Participate in developing and implementing emergency response plans.
? Support rapid response actions during epidemics or natural disasters.
? Assess immediate needs of affected communities and contribute to intervention planning.
Monitoring and Evaluation
? Conduct monitoring visits to assess implementation of activities and adherence to standards.
? Analyze feedback from beneficiaries to improve program approaches.
? Document best practices and lessons learned for future interventions.

Requirements: 

community-level health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), child protection and education services in both development and emergencies may be considered as a replacement for formal qualifications for an advanced level;
? At least 2 years progressively responsible humanitarian and development work experience including in emergencies with UN Agencies and/or INGOs will have any added advantage.
? Previous experience in Community based programme coordination.
? Familiarity and experience working with government counterparts.
? Strong knowledge and experience in establishing coordination architecture especially at zone and woreda levels.
? Training/experience in emergency response and management highly desirable.
? Familiarity with national and SPHERE standards for application in emergency setting is an asset.
? Experience in working with beneficiaries/communities in participatory process