Country: Mali
Req ID: 4082
Description
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 Technical Advisor I, WASH –
Nutrition Behavior Change Specialist in Mali.
Program Description
USAID/Mali is supporting a cooperative agreement to improve
the nutritional status of women and children under two years of age by
implementing a program that integrates water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and
nutrition. CARE is leading an effort to respond to this program with partners
FHI 360 and International Rescue Committee. FHI 360 is leading the behavior
change component and is seeking a specialist to lead this effort with support
from FHI 360 in Washington DC.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead
the behavior change component of the Mali Integrated Rural Program in
Nutrition and Hygiene.
- Develop
a behavior change strategy using research results from FHI 360 PROFILES
and CARE’s Social Analysis and Action Research (SAAR) that incorporates an
“integrated package” of nutrition, WASH and gender strategies and actions
for program implementation.
- Work
with CARE, IRC and FHI 360 programs in select sites, and USAID
implementing partners, other donor programs, NGOs, CBOs, to integrate WASH
and nutrition into agriculture and livelihood activities. Identify
opportunities and gaps for WASH-focused programming, and programmatic
responses to meet the need.
- Develop/adapt,
organize and oversee capacity-building activities for local government and
USAID implementing partners to implement the “integrated package” of
effective nutrition, WASH and gender behavior change activities.
- Work
with key stakeholders in such strategic activities as coordination, policy
meetings, technical working groups, using these fora to advocate for the
“integrated (minimum) package” of nutrition, WASH, gender actions.
- Identify
and work with USAID implementing partners, NGOs, CBOs, communities, etc.
to produce or adapt related job aids or promotional materials related to
WASH-nutrition integration.
- Work
with partners to explore the feasibility of developing a consumer products
such as a commercial handwashing device to facilitate household
handwashing. If feasible, work to develop and test appropriate products
using consumer marketing approaches.
- Assist
in monitoring and supporting the progress of behavior change activities in
Mali.
- Assist
in documenting experiences, preparing reports, etc.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s
degree in one of the following or related fields: public health,
environmental health, nutrition, adult education, health promotion or
other related field, or equivalent combination of education and work
experience.
- Minimum
of 5 years of relevant experience working with government, PVOs and NGOs.
- Previous
experience working with international organizations required history with
USAID-funded initiatives desirable.
- Solid
mastery of health behavior change theory grounded in applied field
applications; experience and ability to design and manage comprehensive
WASH and nutrition behavior change initiatives that are based on
identification of influential behavioral determinants of WASH and
nutrition behaviors for priority audiences.
- Designs
must incorporate a comprehensive suite of activities to stimulate the
consistent and correct practice of WASH and nutrition behaviors, bearing
in mind that materials, training and communication are just a few of many
tools for changing WASH behaviors; assuring access to key products and
services; a supportive policy environment and social norms necessary tools
for consistent and correct practice of WASH and nutrition behaviors.
- Knowledge
and experience with WASH technologies and approaches.
- Demonstrated
experience in building capacity of government and CBO cadres
- Knowledge
and experience in designing and implementing evidence-based behavior
change approaches, particularly approaches incorporating the role of
products, social factors and environment in facilitating change.
- Understanding
of key nutrition concepts, and the role of safe water, food hygiene,
sanitation and hand washing in nutrition.
- Strategic
thinker, strong team player, able to deliver results without close
supervision.
- Experience
managing public- private partnerships, social marketing and/or product
development desirable.
- Excellent
written and spoken English and French.
- Proficiency
in MS Office, internet applications required.
- Host
country nationals preferred
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested
candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at 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.
