Creative Centre for Community Mobilization (CRECCOM)
Creative Centre for Community Mobilization (CRECCOM) is a local Non-Governmental Organization that is involved in social empowerment and community mobilization on a variety of social issues in line with its vision and strategic plan which is to see future societies with highly self-motivated citizens who are responsive to ever-changing socio-economic and political pressure for the betterment of their welfare. Since its inception, CRECCOM has executed over 50 projects across Malawi around: i) Education, ii) Gender, iii) Youth Development, iv) Climate Change, v) Health, and vi) Social Accountability.
CRECCOM in partnership with ActionAid Malawi, is implementing a 2-year COVID-19 response Mechanism-Community Engagement Project in 4 districts (Zomba, Mwanza, Phalombe, and Nsanje) from 2024 to 2025. The Project aims to mitigate COVID-19’s impact on HIV, TB, and Malaria programs, reinforcing COVID-19 response, and urgent improvements in health and community systems.
CRECCOM is looking to recruit creative, dynamic, competent, and self-motivated individuals to fill the positions of Community-Led Monitoring Assistants – 4 Positions (district-based, Zomba, Mwanza, Phalombe, and Nsanje) under the COVID-19 Response Mechanism – Community Engagement Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Project Officer-Community Led Monitoring, the Community Led Monitoring Assistants shall be responsible for:
- Developing monthly project activity implementation work plans at the district level.
- Preparing and conducting data collection sessions (face-to-face interviews, desk reviews, and focus group discussions) in the targeted health facilities.
- Consolidating and reporting collected data from health facilities monthly.
- Providing data to the CLM Officer for updating the indicator tracking table and any other project databases.
- Identifying, preparing case studies, and change stories to showcase project impact.
- Guiding and supervising health facility-based data collectors to ensure proper data collection is aligned with approved standard operating procedures.
- Leading district-level community mobilization and awareness campaigns.
- Participating in community engagement and advocacy sessions at both community and district levels.
- Representing the project and organization in CLM and relevant coordination meetings and forums at the district level.
- Strengthening partnerships and build synergies with key CLM counterparts and government departments at the district and community levels.
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in Public Health, Environmental Health, Computer Science, ICT, Statistics, M&E, Nursing, Community Development, Social Work, or any other related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in supporting the implementation of public health and or HIV programs at the community level, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Experience in designing tools for data collection, analysis, and production of reports
- Demonstrable knowledge in Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
- Demonstrable knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in collecting data using electronic gadgets such as tablets.
- Advanced proficiency in English and Chichewa
Skills and Competences:
- Excellent data and information processing skills, including the ability to collect and analyze data for strategic decision-making and advocacy.
- Respect for diversity.
- Teamwork orientation.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with government departments, community organizations, and volunteers.
Advantages:
You will have an added advantage if you have:
- Experience in collecting data using ODK, Kobo Toolbox, or any other related software.
- Native or a resident of the target district.
- Experience in community-led monitoring and social accountability programs.
Method Of Application
Applications, giving names and addresses of three traceable referees (one of which should be professional) and an up-to-date Curriculum Vita should be sent to:
The Executive Director,
CRECCOM,
P.O. Box 524,
Zomba
Closing Date: 25th March 2024
To apply use the following link https://www.creccommw.org/career
CRECCOM is an equal opportunity employer, hence all those suitably qualified regardless of sex, religion, race or disability are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged.