Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For more than 50 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. 

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) activity to the ‘Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control’ (RISE) Project in Tanzania. RISE will support Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida and Tabora regions working collaboratively with the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MOCDGWSG) through Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs). 

Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement and Partnership [Five positions based in Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida and Tabora] 

Position Overview:

The Regional Technical Officer – Community Engagement (RTO-CE) leads partnership activities to promote community participation in their respective regions. S/he supports the vision of accessible and responsive VMMC services for all adults who need them, ensuring that it is clearly understood and implemented at the council and sub-district level. RTO-CE builds partnerships to embed VMMC in local social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) activities involving civil society organizations (CSOs) and other implementing partners. S/he is the regional community point of contact within and outside Jhpiego with accountability for the project's region-based multisectoral coordination plan. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an area of direct relevance to community engagement and demand creation, including communication, marketing, community development and health promotion or extensive hands-on community engagement and partnership experience. 
• At least 5 years of experience implementing SBCC or demand creation interventions, particularly in combination with HIV prevention. Experience with VMMC is desirable. 
• At least 3 years of experience managing community activities, including supervising teams. Experience supporting large community-based demand creation teams (25+ persons) using a multisectoral approach involving community, health and education sectors. 
• Field oriented and comfortable working, maintaining good relations and advocating with local government and CSO officials using data-driven decision-making. 
• Experience working with USAID, MOH, PORALG, INGOs and CSOs desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience facilitating training and building the capacity of individuals and organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in Kiswahili and English.
• Willingness to live in any region among Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida or Tabora regions and periodically relocate to support another region as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% time.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package for selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications, and relevant experience.

To apply, please indicate the position title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV, three contactable professional references, and a cover letter. Applications, which do NOT include ALL of these elements, will NOT be considered. 

All applications should be sent through email: HRTZ@jhpiego.org Electronics applications are encouraged. The subject on your application email should be the title of the position you are applying for so that we do not miss your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 June 2022 at 5:00 p.m 

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply 

Caution to the applicants: 

Some fake adverts online require candidates to apply through email addresses of public domains, e.g., Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. Kindly note: HRTZ@jhpiego.org is the address to use all the time. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also DO NOT charge any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from our office and receive the required steps. If you suspect any wrongdoing, please write to the Manager, Human Resource through inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org