Responsibilities Include:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design, technical implementation, and monitoring of all activities focused on community and caregiver promotion of children’s learning, wellbeing, and resilience.
• Identify and advise on the use of relevant approaches, such as SBCC strategies
• Lead collaborations with local government and community stakeholders
• Support the development of mechanisms to identify out-of-school learners, and functional referral pathways for at-risk children
• Liaise and build connections with protection service providers
• Oversee support to school communities in developing and implementing action plans for continuing school safety, learning, and wellbeing for children and educators
• Advise on home- and community-based learning
• Collaborate with other component leaders to achieve project outcomes
• Provide technical support to the implementation of activities in close collaboration with the Technical Director
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social science, behavioral economics, strategic communications, or similar field required.
• Seven years of experience leading community engagement activities required, preferably within the education sector.
• Professional experience working with school communities, caregivers, local actors, and local governance structures; expertise in home- and community-based learning coupled with an understanding of adult learning techniques.
• Demonstrated experience supporting at-risk children, wellbeing initiatives, and a strong understanding of protection services in Ethiopia.
• Nuanced understanding of social, political, and economic dynamics of Ethiopia.
• Deep understanding of conflict sensitivity and trauma-informed approaches
• Experience on USAID or other international donor-funded projects in Ethiopia strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, environment.
• Detail oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in English required.