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| PROJECT ASSISTANT/DISTRICT COORDINATOR |
| Abt Associates |
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Posted 2018-09-04 07:26:09
The International Development
Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in
lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health,
agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in
international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy,
health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems
management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our
high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are
known for impact and innovation.
Opportunity
Under supervision of the
Operations Manager, the District Coordinator will focus on programmatic and
management oversight for all aspects of the project’s spray operations in their
assigned district(s), including spray campaign planning, technical assistance
and training, logistical and operational support and supervision, and activity
tracking and reporting. S/he will coordinate closely with provincial
government counterparts, and oversee the activities of project field staff and
seasonal spray teams.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Manage robust IRS campaign
planning efforts in assigned geographical area, including quantification of
insecticides and equipment needs; identification and recruitment of spray
teams; logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation; insecticide
and equipment storage, security, and environmental safety; and coordination
with provincial level Ministry of Health counterparts.
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Work in collaboration with the
malaria and IRS focal point persons at the Provincial or District Health Office
to manage the planning and coordination of IRS activities.
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Oversee the recruitment,
training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators.
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Supervise and track inventory
distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement
team to support procurement of IRS materials.
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Supervise IRS implementation, and
contribute to the trainings conducted in the assigned geographical area.
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Ensure that routine program
tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time.
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Supervise and monitor field data
collection with project M&E team.
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Manage the community mobilization
and SBCC/IEC campaigns and data collection process.
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Ensure that all risk prevention
and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely
with the project environmental compliance staff and district/province officers
to address relevant issues.
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Facilitate communication between
the districts in the assigned geographic area and the project office.
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Represents the program at
meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.
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Prepare weekly and other activity
reports as directed by the project Operations Manager.
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The position requires frequent
travel to field sites to support and oversee district and community level
operations and activities.
Preferred Skills /
Prerequisites
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Bachelor’s Degree
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At least two (2) years of
relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience
directly in Vector Control and IRS Operations.
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Experience in regulatory and
operational aspects of insecticide use and management is preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to work with
a minimum of direction and supervision.
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Demonstrated ability to work both
as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the
inputs of other team members.
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Strong management and planning
skills of project tasks and budgets.
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Demonstrates leadership and team
work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has
excellent writing skills.
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Excellent interpersonal
communications, and organizational skills.
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Excellent computer skills,
computer software programs, including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Experience with USAID funded
programs and/or other international development experience.
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English language fluency
Minimum Qualifications
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(2+) years of experience OR the
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Abt Associates
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a
diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and
comprehensive employee benefits.
Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
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