Community Contact Tracers - Ebola Virus Disease, Community Contact Tracers - Ebola Virus Disease, Kisoro, Kasese, Nebbi, Arua, Bundibugyo

General Description of assignment title: Community Contact Tracers - Ebola Virus Disease Assignment country: Uganda Duty stations: Kisoro (2), Kasese (3), Nebbi, Arua (2), Bundibugyo (2) Work location: Remote Expected start date: 07/15/2026 Duration: 3 monthsShort-term benefits and allowances Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being Host entity: IOM Modality: Onsite Type: National Volunteer category: Community UCoS from Apr2026 Work schedule: Full-time Number of Assignments: 10 Details Mission and objectives: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951, and its mission is to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need. IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society in general. As the United Nations Migration Agency, IOM works with its partners to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the wellbeing and human rights of migrants. The IOM constitution gives explicit recognition to the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the principle of freedom of movement of persons. IOM has 174 Member States, eight countries holding Observer Status, and offices in more than 100 countries. Uganda became a member state of IOM in 1984, and the IOM Uganda office was opened in 1988. Its decades of operation in the country have been characterized by rapid growth of staff and scope of work - in light of aiding humane and orderly migration, sphere of influence, partnership networks and impact on various migration and mobility dimensions in the country. IOM Uganda emphasizes its extensive experience in empowering governments and communities to prevent, detect and respond to health threats along the mobility continuum, while advocating for migrant-inclusive approaches that minimize stigma and discrimination. Context: Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non- governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. The Migration Health Division in IOM Uganda is currently scaling up its contribution towards Ebola response under the "Strengthening Capacities to Effectively Manage Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) at Vulnerable Points of Entry and Border Communities in Uganda with a strong focus on the points of entry and border districts with DRC with the following scope: Expansion into Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and community surveillance Community based disease surveillance (CBDS): scale CBDS training across 18 high risk districts to reach targeted proportions of VHTs/CHEWs, equipping them for active case finding, event based detection and timely reporting. RCCE programming: deliver targeted risk communication campaigns (community dialogues, market and transit outreach, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) distribution, radio messaging) tailored to local languages and contexts to increase awareness, reduce stigma and promote care seeking. Community facility linkages: strengthen referral pathways by coordinating VHT referrals with district rapid response teams and ambulance/fuel support, ensuring suspected cases detected in communities are rapidly triaged and transported. Protection and accountability: mainstream Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and community feedback/complaint mechanisms into RCCE and CBDS activities to maintain safe, dignified and ethical engagement. Capacity building and sustainability: train trainers and provide reference materials and on the job mentorship so CBDS and RCCE capacities are absorbed into district health systems. Task description: The Community Contact Tracers - EVD will be based in the areas of Kisoro, Kasese, Nebbi ,Arua and Bundibugyo (Ntoroko and Busunga) and will be responsible with the following: Conduct targeted risk communication activities (household visits, community dialogues, market and transit point outreach, radio messaging support) to raise awareness on EVD signs, prevention, safe care seeking and anti stigma messaging. Disseminate standardized IEC materials and ensure messages are adapted to local language and context. Eligibility criteria Age: 18 - 80 Required experience: No experience required Nationality: There are no nationality requirements for remote assignments. Successful candidates will need to provide proof of citizenship, residency and/or right to work in their remote work location. In the case of refugees, candidates need to provide proof of their protected status in the country. Proof of address will also be required. Assignment requirements Relevant experience: 1 year Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Desirable Required education level: Technical/vocational diploma in Social sciences, medicine, health sciences, community or public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution Competencies and values: Accountability Adaptability and flexibility Creativity Judgement and decision-making Planning and organising Professionalism Self-management Skills and experience: At least one year of professional work experience at the national level in emergency response and coordination, including delivery of humanitarian health assistance in complex environments, including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions or other relevant programmes; experience with UN is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Knowledge of the respective local languages is desirable for each location as follows: Rufumbira (Kisoro), Rukonjo (Kasese), Alur (Nebbi), Lugbara (Arua), and Lubwisi (Bundibugyo). Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Have affinity with or interest in Humanitarian setting, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Area(s) of expertise: Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Community development, Disability, other social inclusion aspects Driving license: - Other information Tags community health workers ebola health emergencies humanitarian assistance rcce Skills English Community Engagement Risk Communication Interpersonal Skills MSOffice The recruiting organization, IOM - International Organization for Migration, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website. Click the button below to verify its current status. More Information and Application Details