Job offer: Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Assistants

Company Profile

The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation.At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

Temporary Job Vacancies

Abt. Global Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve project. The project supports the implementation of malaria vector control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern areas since 2011 and is currently preparing for the 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project, Ghana.

Abt is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill temporary positions for Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Assistants (33 positions) in the following sub-districts:

Abt Global is an equal opportunity employer

DISTRICTSUB-DISTRICT/OPERATIONS SITEBunkpurugu-NapkanduriNakpanduri, Binde and BunkpuruguEast MamprusiGambaga, Langbensi, Sakogu, Nalerigu, Nagboo and GbintiriGusheguGushegu, Galwei, Kpatinga and NabuliKaragaKaraga, Sandua, Zandua and PishiguKumbunguKumbungu and DalunMamprugu-MoagduriKubori and YizesiTatale-SanguliTatale, Tatindo and Kandin-SheiniWest MamprusiWungu, Kpasenkpe and JangaYunyoo-NasuanNasuan and Yunyoo Successful candidates are REQUIRED to be based in the assigned sub-districts. No lodging support is provided. Qualified candidates residing in the selected sub-districts above will have an advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 5 months and report to the Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) Coordinator and IEC Manager.

DO NOT APPLY if you are on government payroll or intend to carry out this role alongside a role you have with another organization

Responsibilities of the IEC Assistants

Spearhead mobilization of all communities in assigned sub-district in ways that sustain high spray coverage areas and improve coverage in underperforming areas.

Lead implementation of communication strategies in assigned sub-district to ensure ALL community-level stakeholders participate in the spray campaign and to exceed the minimum spray coverage target that ensures communal protection.

Liaise with community leadership, GHS officials, District Assembly staff and communication agencies to support IRS community mobilization and sensitization efforts. 

Coordinate closely daily IEC and mobilization activities with the Site Manager of assigned sub-district and IRS Coordinator.

Manage and work closely with identified community mobilizers to ensure all households in each community are fully prepared and participate in the campaign.

Facilitate training, coordinate, and supervise activities of IEC Mobilizers and all other actors involved in mobilization within assigned sub-district during the implementation of IRS.

Supervise and ensure proper documentation of ASSIGNED mobilization attendance for payment.

Provide weekly reports on activities to the IRS Coordinator and IEC Manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the IRS Coordinator and IEC Manager. 

Education Required: Diploma