TECHNICAL ACTIVITY: The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) wishes to recruit one (1) Content Creator Consultant or team to support the creation of content for a mobile application on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights targeting youth in Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland. This activity is part of the Strengthening Midwifery Education and Practice in Somalia (SMEPS).<\/p>\n
Location: This position will require remote work
Time frame: August-September 2022
Remuneration: $5000 CAD<\/p>\n
Background
The 5 year,\u2009Strengthening Midwifery Education and Practice in Somalia (SMEPS)\u2009Project\u2009is\u2009supported
by\u2009the Government of Canada through\u2009Global Affairs Canada\u2009and\u2009is led by UNFPA\u2009in partnership
with\u2009Somalia and Somaliland\u2019s\u2009Ministry of Health and\u2009the Canadian Association of Midwives
(CAM).\u2009Overall, the project consists\u2009of:
\u2022 Improving midwifery education by strengthening clinical\u2009skills, knowledge and\u2009practice of preand in-service\u2009midwives;
\u2022 Promoting community advocacy by positively influencing gender equality norms concerning
GBV, SRHR, consent and access to health\u2009care;
\u2022 Developing midwifery leadership in the health sector by empowering professional midwifery
associations in Somalia,\u2009and;
\u2022 Utilizing technologies in mHealth to\u2009increase communities\u2019\u2009access to health care information.
The project also works to improve the ability of the Ministry of Health to manage and regulate the
education and work of midwives, as well as provide support for the strengthening of Midwifery
Associations.<\/p>\n
Assignment
Under the guidance of the SMEPS Project Officer, Communications Lead, and Midwifery Technical Expert
the Consultant will contribute to the development of a mobile app by developing youth focused SRHR
content. The content will be expressed through a midwifery lens, with a particular focus on a human
rights approach based on advocacy, equity and respectful care. The Consultant will synthesize and
format content that has already been developed to meet the needs of the project and audience. An
outline of the content is as follows:
\u2022 What is a midwife
\u2022 Adolescent changes in girls
\u2022 Adolescent changes in boys
\u2022 Consent and Rights
\u2022 Marriage and Relationships
\u2022 Family Planning
\u2022 Childbearing
\u2022 Gender Based Violence
\u2022 FGM
\u2022 Child Marriage<\/p>\n
Role of CAM: CAM will act as the focal point for all project planning and coordination, and all
communications with and between internal and external partners and will contract additional technical
experts as needed. Produced content will be reviewed and approved by CAM.
Role of the Consultant: The Consultant will manage their team to produce the deliverables per the
timeline outlined below. They will work collaboratively with CAM and the mobile app developers to
ensure materials developed are in line with the proposed wire frame.<\/p>\n
Deliverables
\u2022 English SRHR content for the mobile app based on an outline and the raw content provided by
CAM
\u2022 Content shaped for a Somali youth audience
\u2022 Translated materials in Somali, if capacity exists ( remuneration TBD)
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements
\u2022 University degree in a related field.
\u2022 3-5 years of experience in digital communications with a focus on SRHR.
\u2022 Experience in writing content, through a variety of creative methods, for social media and\/or
online platforms (including storytelling, quizzes, games, etc)
\u2022 A working thematic knowledge of youth engagement, gender, global health, public health
education and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
\u2022 Understanding of the Somali context (an asset).
\u2022 Good cross-cultural and remote communication skills.
\u2022 Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
\u2022 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.<\/p>\n
Working Conditions and Location
\u2022 The Consultant must be eligible to work in Canada.
\u2022 The Consultant will be required to use their own laptop and other communications equipment.
No laptop, computer or phone will be provided by CAM.<\/p>\n
How to Apply
Please follow these instructions:
\u2022 Send your CV and a cover letter in one PDF document and ensure that your first and last names
and the letters \u201cSMEPS\u201d are included in the file name. Applications without a cover letter will
not be reviewed.
\u2022 Send your PDF by email with the subject \u201cContent_Creator_SMEPS_Application\u201d to
admin@canadianmidwives.org
\u2022 Deadline for applications is 5pm Eastern Time on August 5th, 2022.<\/p>\n
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only applicants selected for an interview will
be contacted.<\/p>\n