Since 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission has advocated vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and displaced women, children and young people—bringing about lasting, measurable change.
ABOUT THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM: The Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Program promotes quality, comprehensive reproductive health care for crisis-affected women, men and youth in the areas of maternal-newborn health, family planning, STI/HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence. The SRH Program: Ensures that reproductive health is on the agenda of humanitarian assistance organizations, development agencies, policy makers and donors. Participates in the seven-member Reproductive Health Response in Crises (RHRC) Consortium and the Inter-agency Working Group (IAWG) on Reproductive Health in Crises. Advocates for the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health to be implemented in the earliest days of an emergency, and integrated into emergency preparedness plans. Produces tools and field-friendly guides on the MISP, maternal health, family planning, HIV/AIDS, STIs, gender-based violence, emergency contraception and emergency obstetric care for humanitarian workers to better implement reproductive health activities in emergency settings. Provides grants and technical assistance to local nongovernmental organizations in Thailand to expand and strengthen sexual reproductive health services, particularly for adolescents. Advocates for the international community to undertake a comprehensive multi-sectoral approach which protect women and girls from sexual violence and traditional practices in displaced settings
In 2010, the SRH program launched a new community of practice on Facebook which is designed to support reproductive health managers and frontline health workers in the field. Frequently isolated and without access to peer support, new SRH resources, and networks, these SRH managers can become discouraged and question the quality of their work. Mama: Together for Safe Births in Crises (www.facebook.com/mama.wrc) was established to help meet this need. The WRC’s SRH program recently underwent a strategic planning process to establish a concrete plan for engagement and dissemination of this platform to its targeted users.
ABOUT THE POSITION: The WRC currently seeks a part time employee to assist in implementing the key elements of the strategic plan surrounding Mama: Together for Safe Births in Crises. This consultant will be instrumental in administering the Facebook page, moderating discussion, providing strategic and real-time input about the direction of content, contributing to the creative development of Mama, conducting related outreach to the target audience, assisting in the monthly analysis of use.
Ideal candidates would possess experience in reproductive health in crises as well as comfort with social media platforms, such as Facebook.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES: Each month, and estimated 28 hours is expected from the consultant (½ hour- 1 hour daily) Administer the Facebook page, Mama: Together for Safe Births in Crises (www.facebook.com/mama.wrc), which includes Internet searches to identify and implement daily posts and moderation of discussion Provide strategic, real-time input about the direction of posts (4-8 hours/month) Assist in design and roll-out of bi-monthly campaigns Provide a summary of Mama analytics at the end of each month- based on Facebook data extracted on use Support and when feasible, participate in quarterly outreach and interviews to RH managers who are the target audience, to determine their RH information needs, interests, and feedback to Mama As appropriate, support the implementation of the strategic plan and quarterly activity calendar
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree required, MPH student or graduate student in International Studies preferred; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Experience using social media and new technologies: including twitter, Facebook, mobile health Reproductive health-related and/or gender background; Field experience in international health strongly preferred; Certification in the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for RH required. Certification takes approximately 3-4 hours. Available here: http://misp/rhrc.org
