Technical Advisor in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Young People – ABIDJAN

Job title: Technical Advisor in Adolescent and Youth Health-Abidjan

Purpose of the Role:

The Technical Advisor in Adolescent and Youth Health is responsible for supporting the Momentum Country and Global Learning (MCGL) project funded by USAID in Côte d’Ivoire. USAID’s MCGL project is a global program that aims to help the Ivorian government effectively deliver quality essential maternal, newborn, child, and family planning services in Côte d’Ivoire.

The Adolescent and Youth Health Technical Advisor leads the development, implementation and monitoring of all adolescent and youth health interventions and activities under the MCGL project in Côte d’Ivoire. Particular emphasis will be placed on conducting community activities on demand, and improving the quality and responsiveness of services for adolescents, reproductive, maternal, neonatal health and family planning. This is to increase access to health services for adolescents, especially teenage mothers and young first-time parents.

This program will also engage adolescents and their families through ongoing community engagement activities and use innovative methods to document programmatic challenges and lessons learned.

He/she will be indirectly supported by the Senior Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Specialist based at Save the Children HQ, for technical issues related to adolescent health.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Postgraduate degree/Masters in Public Health or Social Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the successful implementation of an adolescent and youth health program, including Family Planning.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation, efficient analysis of data and situations to make or guide programmatic decisions.
• Previous experience within USAID programs and with key multilateral agencies, bilateral donors, academic institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-faceted health development agenda, in collaboration with Ministry of Health staff and local and international partners.
• Familiarity with adolescent and youth health, and Family Planning programs and policies in Côte d’Ivoire.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supervision for the strengthening of health and Family Planning services, with a focus on adolescents and young people; training and use of quality improvement approaches.
• Familiarity with adolescent health interventions, based on evidence and best practices at the center of this project.
• Fluency in French (oral and written) required. English is an asset.

Duration of contract: 12 months renewable

The Organization

We employ around 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better healthcare, education and child protection. . We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard.

We are working on three breakthroughs in the way the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children have a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We understand that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued

How to apply?

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in a single document, also mentioning your current salary and your salary expectations for this position. A full version of the job description can be found below

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