| Save the Children |
| | Industry: |
| | Non Government Organisation |
| | Location: |
| | Efate, Ambae & Malekula, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 26-Jul-13 |
| | Job Description: |
| | *SEE JOB SOURCE FOR MORE DETAILS* |
| | Save the Children is a high profile international organisation and the world's largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children's lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the children secures a child's right to health, education and protection. |
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| | Key purpose of the position: The overall purpose of Save the Children Vanuatu Strengthening Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Program (STARS Health Program) is to promote the sexual and reproductive health and well-being of young people through a model of community engagement, sexual and reproductive health service delivery, education and sustainable development |
| | opportunities for young people, aged 10 - 27 years, on the islands of Efate, Ambae, Malekula, Santo and Vanualava. |
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| | We are currently seeking suitable candidates for the position of Community Engagement Officer to be based in Efate, Ambae and Malekula. |
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| | For a copy of the Position Description, or for more information about the roles, contact hillary.sogari@sca.org.vu |
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| | Duties and responsibilities: |
| | 1) Lead consultative SRH awareness presentations to communities and engage with young people to discuss and promote SRH issues, gender equity in relationships and life skills |
| | 2) Promote the youth friendly space (YFS) and generate increased demand for, and use of youth-friendly reproductive health services |
| | 3) Contribute to delivery of awareness programs and activities in the YFS |
| | 4) Contribute to increased demand of condoms and support community-based distributors and other peer educators. |
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| | Selection Criteria: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Displays well developed verbal and written communications skills in both Bislama and English and is able to clearly communicate sensitive topics such as HIV and family planning |
| | - Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize self and others to ensure the timely completion of tasks while working to deadlines; Demonstrates the ability to coordinates and support groups of youth |
| | - Demonstrates the ability to encourage and educate young people; Willing and able to travel to and work in remote communities |
| | - Demonstrates knowledge and practical skills in community development interventions, including previous experience of liaising with a range of people-including community leaders; Knowledge of HIV&AIDS prevention |
| | and reproductive health |
| | - Knowledge of community health promotion; Completed high school level of 12 an advantage. |
| | Salary: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Language: |
| | Bislama, English |
| | ______________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Please forward your application with your CV to the email address provided below before the due date mentioned. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | applications@sca.org.vu |
| | Address: |
| | Not Stated |
