Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 11 May 2018
Location Chiro, Ethiopia
Start Date May - Jul 2018 (flexible)
Length of Placement 9 Months
Language Requirements English
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only
Due to funder restrictions, support for accompanying partners/dependents is not available for this placement.
The Volunteer’s Role
For this placement, we are looking for a volunteer to strengthen the communication system of CARE, WHZ Sector Offices and OBU, develop quality communication materials such as organizational webpages, briefs, publications and reports / documentations and support the development of partnership and networking among CARE West Hararghe Office, WHZ Sector Offices and OBU for effective implementation of GROW project in the targeted six districts of West Hararghe Administrative Zone.
As a volunteer, you will:
Assist for the establishment of effective organizational communication system across GROW project implementing partners
Facilitate staff capacity development for production of quality communication materials
Enable organizational networking and partnership development for effective resource mobilization and sharing learnings
Build partners’ / stakeholders’ capacity in community mobilization and event organization skills
Develop quarterly and annual quality reports and project implementation documentation materials
Essential Academic Qualifications:
- MA degree in Communication / Communication for Development, Project Management, International Relations, / Journalism or related field
Essential Professional Background:
- At least 2 years’ experience, establishment of organizational communication strategies, capacity building for communication system strengthening and networking and partnership development
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
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
Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months
How to apply:
https://curawebservices.mindscope.com/CUSOIN04387_CURA/Aspx/JobDetails.aspx?lang=en&Job_ID=655