Society for Family Health (SFH) is the lead implementing organisation of the 5 year USAID Expanded Social Marketing Project in Nigeria (ESMPIN) in partnership with Population Services International (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 Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Specialist. The position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Position: Behaviour Change Communications (BCC) Specialist.
Responsibilities:
- 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 behaviour 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 organisations and government counterparts in BCC programming
- Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders throughout the life of the project .
- Oversee the development and harmonisation 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:
- Minimum 8-10+ years experience in two or more large-scale social marketing and
- BCC programmes
- Masters degree in public health or other relevant health or behavior change communications discipline
- 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 and successful expertise in a relevant mix of designing,
- managing and evaluating health programmes 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 organisational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities
- Fluency in English required
The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational, 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.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter, addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competencies required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent on or before 8th March, 2012 to esbcc@sfhnigeria.org . Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SFH is an equal opportunity employer. FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
