Regional Advisor IEH - AFES
Addis Ababa
- Organization: CBM - Christian Blind Mission
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Grade: Senior level - Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Closing Date: 2025-03-07
Regional Advisor IEH - AFES
- published till: 2025-03-07
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To reinforce our Inclusive Eye Health, we are looking for a Regional Advisor Inclusive Eye Health in our Programme Countries in Africa East .
The position is a position with 37.5 h/week.
This position is only filled in the following East Africa Countries - Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
This position is only filled in the following East Africa Countries - Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
These are the required responsibilities
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical work in eye care programmes in the region.
- Promote and champion the objectives and strategies of Inclusive health initiative in the region.
- Support the development of new & existing eye health proposals, concept notes, MYPs, etc. in line with CBM’s objective of inclusive and comprehensive eye health services.
- Participate in the follow-up and monitoring of projects individually or /and as a team.
- Work closely with the Head of Inclusive Health Programmes to ensure alignment in planning and implementation of programmes in the region.
- Provide recommendations on the approval of project budget applications in accordance with CBM guidelines.
- Represent CBM and work with government as well as national and international NGOs and donor agencies, engaging in networking and alliance building.
- Coach, mentor and build capacity of eye care resource persons’/program staff in the various countries of the region.
- Support donor/professional visits to eye care projects in the region.
- Participate in a team for regular Partner/ project assessments to ensure quality service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of eye care related components of the Regional Strategy and Country implementation plans.
- Liaise with the global Low Vision advisor to expand & strengthen low vision services.
Provide capacity development support and training to partners and CO program staff whenever necessary & needed.
These are your qualifications
- Professional qualification in Ophthalmology and 15 years work experience in this field.
- Experience in a Leadership role and degree in public health ophthalmology or other relevant field is an added advantage.
- Background and experience in development cooperation, including in applying relevant tools and methods (PCM, participatory approaches etc.)
- Minimum of 15 years working experience in a developing country
- Strong understanding of disability-inclusive development is desirable
- Experience in and/or knowledge of public health is an asset
- Experience in networking, advocacy and influencing with knowledge of key global and continental networks, ideally having played an active part in such networks
- Knowledge and understanding of key players and stakeholders in eye health in the region
- Experience in working in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
- Experience in operational research
- Experience in teaching/ training/ coaching
- Professional proficiency in English required
- Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM
What we offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
- An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.