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 at www.fhi360.org.
Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please
specify source in your application.
