Behaviour Change Communication (MAPS Project) at FHI 360 - Akwa Ibom

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 equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Position Title: Behaviour Change Communication (MAPS Project)

Req ID: 4286
Location: Akwa Ibom States
Supervisor: State Coordinator/BCC Advisor

Position Summary:
The BCC Officer; Advocacy and Community Interventions will support the coordination of all project SBCC activities related to advocacy, community level interventions and the activities of CBOs/other implementing agencies. S/he will also contribute to the provision of technical assistance to sub-projects on their BCC/community mobilization activities. Estimated level of effort: 100%

Essential Job Functions:
Under the supervision of the BCC Advisor, BCC Officer; Advocacy and Community Interventions has the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of MAPS’ innovative and robust BCC approaches.
• Work with the Behavior Change Communication Advisor (BCCA) to coordinate the development of BCC programs for the states and also work closely with the local CBOs and other Implementing Agencies (IAs) to design and deliver communications interventions for behaviour change to target groups across the focal states.
• Assist in the training of CBOs, local NGOs and state level partners
• Write reports and success stories on implementation of the MAPS BCC interventions
• Supervise and monitor CBO activities and the impact of the same; provide training/refresher training, as needed.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of MAPS’ school based malaria interventions
• Provide technical assistance and support to state level BCC and community mobilization activities.
• Plan and support advocacy and social mobilization initiatives at national level
• Undertake regular and rigorous technical monitoring of all BCC activities in the program
• Support project leads to produce reports as required to be submitted to donors and dissemination to wider public
• Facilitate the availability of evidence-based programming and review of evidence from national surveys and studies at national and sub-national levels to inform BCC programming
• Under the technical direction of the BCC Advisor, participate in the monitoring and coordination of the implementation of MAPCOL
• Work as lead or co-trainer at BCC-related workshops at national and state levels.
• Work with the BCCA to coordinate appropriate BCC/CM TA for the state program activities, NGOs/CBOs and other state allies
• Participate in the initiation, design and monitoring of project activities, including sub agreements and budgets
• Work with the BCCA, and other technical and program staff to conduct BCC needs assessment and assist with designing, pretesting and finalizing drafts of BCC materials.
• Work with the BCCA, to identify consultants, process consultant contract letters and develop their SOW for BCC activities
• Remain informed on current issues and best practices and contribute to FHI global lessons learned in BCC activities
• Actively take part in the overall monitoring, impact assessment and shared learning procedure and strategy development of MAPS.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the BCCA

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or arts/humanities.
• At least five years post NYSC experience some of which should be in Malaria Program Management, Advocacy and Community based interventions.
• Experience in LLIN Camapign planning and implementation
• Excellent Editorial and analytical report writing skills
• Ability to multi-task and documentation tasks.

Specific Knowledge
Requirements:

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Fluency in spoken and written English language
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Self motivated person able to work without close supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Equipment To Be Used:
Typical office equipment, including phones, projectors, and computers.

Typical Physical Demands:
Not Applicable

Working conditions:
May include limited travel.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online