Sector Information, Education and Communication Assistants at Abt Associates

REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Evolve Project was awarded to Abt Associates on December 19, 2022. The purpose of this contract is to support PMI, as well as U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Missions and Bureaus, with the planning, implementing, and monitoring of malaria vector control programs, including Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs), and larval source management (LSM). PMI Evolve will strengthen the capacity of local institutions, including Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD), district health offices, and research institutions to independently conduct vector control programs. PMI Evolve is also responsible for entomological monitoring and conducting operations research on new vector control innovations. PMI Evolve will incorporate gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) and climate change initiatives as cross-cutting themes with the overall goal of ending malaria faster. Activities are carried out in full collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD). 

PMI Evolve Rwanda Project in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)/ Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division (MOPDD) is carrying out recruitment activities to fill various temporary district and sector positions for the PMI Evolve Project and the Government of Rwanda/Global Fund supported IRS districts. The position(s) will be based where the need has been identified specially at various districts/sectors in Rwanda on occasional basis. 

Sector Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Assistant – 85 positions.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in promoting the IRS programme in the community.
• Coordinating Sector IEC and public relation activities.
• Ensure proper distribution of IEC materials at cell and village levels.
• Assist in organizing Sector level mobilization campaigns for IRS activities in collaboration with Health Centre and Sector authority officials.
• Facilitate coordination and trainings for community mobilizers at Sector level.
• Assist in supervising and monitoring of Mobilization and IRS interventions in the field.
• Distribute IEC materials to village mobilizers for door-to-door mobilization.
• Lead and supervise IRS activities as agreed with District coordinator.
• Document all mobilization activities and share results with the IRS team.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Preferred Skills/Prerequisites:

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of spoken and written English, French or of both, Proficiency in Kinyarwanda is compulsory.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to difficult locations and meet with communities and work long hours.
• Computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Word).
• Candidates with documented IRS experience will have an added advantage.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma A2

How to Apply: 

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit: the application letter, copy of National Identification Card, copies of degree and certificates and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone) and their referees.

Applications should be addressed to: “Chief of Party, PMI Evolve Rwanda Project”.

Applications can be submitted to the following mailbox: RwandaJobs@abtassoc.com. Remember to indicate in Subject line the position you are applying for. All applications must be submitted on or before 5^th April 2024 at 11:59pm. Once again, this will be a temporary engagement lasting less than 90 days. You can only apply for one position. Candidates who will apply for more than one position will be immediately disqualified. Canvassing or calling will lead to automatic disqualification for further candidacy.

No fee should be charged at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other). Should you be asked, or you are aware of anyone asking for any incentive during the recruitment process, please contact PMI Evolve Rwanda Project on the following numbers: +250.252.572.321/2/4.

Abt Associates is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply for these positions.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.