Job Title: Behavior Change Communications Specialist, Nigeria
Position Type:
Location: Nigeria
Department: West and Central Africa
Description:
Society for Family Health (SFH) is the lead implementing organization of the 5 year USAID expanded social marketing programme in Nigeria (ESMPIN) project in partnership with PSI, BBC World Service Trust and Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH). The ESMPIN project aims to substantially increase access to and coverage of modern contraceptives through private sector channels in Nigeria using tested social marketing approaches. The project was contracted in April 2011 and commenced operations July 2011. SFH seeks candidates for the position of Behavior Change Communication Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to:
Oversee the development, management and implementation of a communication strategy to increase use of health products and practice of healthy behaviors
Oversee implementation of a communication strategy to effectively influence behavior change at the individual, community and political levels
Oversee and manage a wide variety of interventions from mass media advertising campaigns to small group and interpersonal communications
Oversee development and management of a strategy to build the capacity of Nigerian organizations and government counterparts in BCC programming
Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders throughout the life of the project
Oversee the development and harmonization of program messages, IEC materials and related training curriculum
Develop in coordination with partners a mass media dissemination and monitoring plan
Supervise a team of project staff and create professional development opportunities
Experience:
Masters degree in public health or other relevant health or behavior change communications discipline
Minimum 8-10 years experience in two or more large-scale social marketing and BCC programs
Experience with implementing BCC in the context of FP/RH/MCH/Malaria and behavior change interventions at different levels in 2 or more developing countries.
Demonstrated technical expertise in a relevant mix of designing, managing and evaluating health programs through social marketing, as well as small group and IPC activities that have led to correct and sustained use of methods, services and socially-marketed products
Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria and/or in a similar African setting
Excellent organizational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities
Fluency in English required
Demonstrated ability to produce results
The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment; excellent team work skills and a demonstrated capacity to produce results.
Deadline for applications is March 9, 2012.
APPLY ONLINE at http:www.psi.org.
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