HI recruits 01 Early Childhood Development Specialist HQ

In this context, HI is looking for a dynamic ECD and nurturing care Specialist motivated to provide technical support to the design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the ECD HI frame. S/he will have a strong understanding of global evidence, best practices, and gaps around early childhood development interventions. The ideal candidate will have a particular emphasis on the Nurturing Care Framework and experience integrating ECD interventions into health, rehabilitation, education, protection and other service delivery platforms. A sound comprehension of the gender, age and disability perspective on ECD is a plus.The ECD Specialist will lead technical discussions and strategic thinking around ECD/Nurturing Care with key internal stakeholders, such as the Specialists from the other technical directions, Operation officers and Geographic Directors, HI field staffs etc. The ECD Specialist will lead ECD activities, coordinating with the Knowledge Management Direction to stay abreast of research and better practices related to multi-sectoral interventions and early childhood.The ECD Specialist will contribute to strategic plans, budget development, and annual/quarterly work plans as well as provide overall ECD technical guidance in line with HI strategic vision. In addition to global-level contributions, the ECD specialist will provide ECD technical assistance to countries, leading the development, adaptation and implementation of 0-8 ECD materials and interventions.
Under the direct responsability of the Global Health Director, the ECD Specialist will have for main responsabilities:
1/Technical SupportProvide Technical support to the development of the pilot ECD projects, in Rwanda, RDC and Uganda• Develop and roll-out tools, resources, and trainings to improve ECD program implementation• Provide technical and programmatic support to build the capacity of in-country teams on ECD programming• Participate in the development and monitor of technical work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program interventions; coordinate partners’ efforts in program implementation• Undertake regular technical supportive supervision, mentoring and monitoring visits to project sites as necessary• Work with and provide technical leadership and support to relevant project staff for effective program planning, implementation and monitoring• Provide technical support to the ongoing maternal, newborn and child health projects
2/Definition of Technical frame• Lead on the elaboration of HI’s ECD policy paper and its internal and external dissemination• Contribution to the elaboration, dissemination and implementation of the ECD strategic action plan
3/Continuous learning and knowledge managementWork with the country teams to systematically document all processes, tools and lessons learned and liaise with other senior project staff in order to identify areas of improvement• Explore and take advantage of opportunities to share/disseminate HI’s ECD program evaluations results• Assists in preparing donor progress reports• Facilitate knowledge generation and lessons learnt events within HI and with relevant stakeholders through, publications, webinars and other knowledge sharing forums.• Share and disseminate internally HI’s ECD knowledge, skills and know-how• Lead the knowledge management related to ECD programming, and assuring that a lessons learned mechanism is elaborated and fully functional• Development and contribution to new ECD related resources and publications• Contribute to and facilitate cross-geographies and cross-program learning
4/Networking and representationPromote externally HI’s visibility, capacity and know-how in the field of ECD• Active participation in international networks on ECD such as ECDAN etc.• Representation in major international fora, initiatives and events related to ECD, with frequent contact with International donors
PROFIL ATTENDU :-you hold a Master in Public Health
-you have a Health background (medical doctor, midwife or nurse) with relevant experience in technical management of complex multi-partners, multi country projects-your are proficient in SRHR, Gender, Age and Disability Inclusion, and Human Rights Approaches-you have at least 5 years of experience on ECD and nurturing care in low and middle income settings (LMIC)-you have excellent and proven familiarity with the ECD international context, with deep technical understanding of the main stakes of the child development-you have experience with implementation of complex, big financial volume, multi-stakeholders projects-you have demonstrated understanding of the socio-cultural issues and nuances of working in communities and with vulnerable populations-you have strong record of fostering new and effective partnerships on an international level including participation in technical advisory groups, international consultations, boards, etc.-you have in-depth experience undertaking and supporting research, data collection, analysis and report and article writing-you have a broad capacity building and training experience-you have demonstrated success in working with local government and NGO stakeholders-you are experienced in remote technical support-you have excellent strategic and analytic thinking, good synthesis skills and writing skills-you are able to work on complex projects in multitasking-you are able to work in a fast-paced environment and to respect tight deadlines-you have excellent communication skills-you speak English and French fluently
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SPECIFICITES/PARTICULARITES DU POSTE :The position can be based either in France (Lyon), Belgium (Brussels), or in the US (Washington)