Behavior Change Communications Specialist Job Vacancy at PSI Nigeria

Job Title:    Behavior Change Communications Specialist- Nigeria
Requisition Number    1011
City    Abuja
Country    Nigeria
Job Description-Overview   

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

Job Description - Requirements   

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.
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