Behavior Change Communication Specialist Jobs Recruitment In Nigeria

    

Nigeria

 

Behavior Change Communications Specialist

Job

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2012

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Population Services Intl.

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visitwww.psi.org.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:  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.

How to apply: 

APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.