Pact is an independent international non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, USA with offices in Nigeria as well as other countries. Pact Nigeria is currently expanding its program portfolio and seeks highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill the open position on a demand creation and systems strengthening for effective coordination project in Benue and Kebbi state.
Pact Nigeria seeks for highly experienced and qualified candidates to fill position of:
Job Position: Behavior Change Communication Advisor
Location: Abuja
Job Description:
- The Behavior Change Communication Advisor will be based in Abuja and will be in charge of developing and or adapting and adopting Behavior Change Communication materials to encourage uptake of essential medicines through supporting community based organizations.
- S/he will liaise with BBC Media Trust, SHOPS and other partners involved in ESSMEDS utilization to ensure proper use of media to generate demand by CBOs amongst community members.
- The post holder will supervise and provide support to the Demand Creation Advisors at state offices.
- This position reports directly to the Project Manager.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Sciences, Communications, or related field.
- 6 years of professional experience in health-related education, communication, and/or community mobilization.
- Practical field experience in developing countries with demonstrated ability to manage BC activities in a large, complex, health-related project.
- Extensive experience in Health Communications and Advocacy, with exposure to collaboration with CSOs and community related activities in Nigeria preferred.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in programming for the greater involvement and participation of citizens.
- Experience in developing innovative BCC fieldwork working with government, CSOs, NGOs, and communities.
Application Closing Date
8th August, 2013
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and CV/resumes on their suitability to:
[email protected]
Note:
- All CV's/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF.
- Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Salary attached to this position will be based on cognate experience.