Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

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: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

Project Description:

FHI360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position ofSBCC Advisor for an upcoming health communications project in Ethiopia. This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Availability of position is contingent upon funding and approval of key personnel.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor will be a senior member of the project team and work with regional and local NGO partners, Ministry of Health, non-governmental organizations, community organizations, USAID and other stakeholders to achieve the implementation of an integrated health communication program encompassing HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health (MNCH) and family planning and reproductive health. The SBCC Advisor provides guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound. He/she will provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides technical assistance to develop and implement health communication strategies, HIV/AIDS, MNCH, malaria, family planning 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.


• Responsible for sharing best practices in their field of expertise and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in scientific forums and technical networks.


• Shares new knowledge/evidence and best practices through collaboration with relevant departments and personnel


• Completes detailed strategy write-ups, work plans, and delivers quarterly reports and all other reporting requirements.


• Develop or review technical resource materials (e.g., training materials, SBCC plans, strategy documents, job aids) and programming tools to support meeting Project objectives.


• Conduct formative research for messages and materials development


• Provide technical assistance to Ministries of Health and local government at all levels and implementing partners, and support documentation of such activities


• Work with partners to design communication and messaging content.


• Strengthen capacities of government and other partners to develop and manage health communication activities.

Qualifications:

• S/he has at least 10 years of experience in relevant areas.


• Masters degree in health communications, public health management, social sciences, international development, or a related field.


• Knowledge and experience in health education and behavioral change communication is required.


• A minimum of 5 years experience of leadership and management of relevant projects.


• Experience in developing and implementing a behavioral change communication strategy, focusing on creating demand for community and facility-based health services.


• Experience in designing and implementing at least two health (RH/FP, MNCH, PMTCT, Nutrition, TB, Malaria, Water/Sanitation and other infectious diseases) projects that include a strong behavior change communication component.


• Guiding and providing technical assistance to project/host country government staffs working on Social Behavioral Change Communications projects.


• Experience in developing behavioral change communication tools and materials.


• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health projects and operational research experience.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
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