FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally-driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Prevention and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Advisor, in Addis Abba, Ethiopia.
Position Description:
The Prevention and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Advisor will be a senior member of the project team and work with regional and local NGO partners, Federal Ministry of Education, select Regional Educational Bureaus, secondary and tertiary schools, youth leader representatives, school administrators, as well as other audience representatives, etc. to achieve the implementation of quality health communication interventions and HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health curriculum development for 15-24 year old in-school youth.
The Prevention and Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Advisor will work under the oversight of the Chief of Party to provide specialized technical assistance to the local civil society to review, plan, and manage implementation, and monitor BCC interventions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provides technical assistance in the development of health communication strategies, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive education curriculum and HIV/AIDS prevention programs in all phases from formative research, through design, media and materials production, community mobilization and evaluation.
- Responds to the specified deliverables and goals of contracts and grant agreements, ensuring achievements in a timely manner and in full support and compliance with FHI360 contractual agreement.
- Completes detailed strategy write-ups, work plans, and delivers quarterly reports and all other reporting requirements.
- Oversees the work of consultants and subcontractors, as required.
- Liaises and manages partner organizations involved in country program activities and builds capacity of local organizations through the development and implementation of capacity assessments, training courses and other capacity strengthening activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- 6 years of experience in implementing and managing international health/development programs in developing countries
- Specific Knowledge Requirements:
- Knowledge of state of the art communication models and strategies and their practical application to the HIV/AIDS, Sexual and Reproductive Health and youth education, as well as technical knowledge in these fields.
- Knowledge of evidence-based, innovative and practical solutions to communication challenges in developing countries.
- Field experience in developing and implementing BCC projects and programs in Africa and/or other regions that have demonstrated impact, at scale.
- Understanding of widely accepted formative research, pretesting, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies for effective BCC interventions.
- Demonstrated strong technical, programming and management skills.
- Proven ability to work as an effective team member.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills in Amharic and English and one or more additional languages a plus.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working in collaboration with partners, donors and NGOs.
- Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines.
Language requirements: Amharic, English
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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