Ethiopia: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor - Ethiopia

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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

Description:

The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor w develop SBCC strategies and training materials, and conduct trainings that promote consistent nutrition/consumption behaviors for the anticipated Growth through Nutrition Activity. The incumbent will improve nutrition, WASH, and agriculture-related practices through innovative SBCC strategies that sustainably bring about positive behavior change. The SBCC Advisor work at the national, regional, and woreda levels with government and private sector businesses to incorporate appropriate nutrition objectives and indicators into agricultural production programs. He/she will provides global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Provides technical assistance to develop and implement health communication strategies, and integrate SBCC components into livelihood interventions to motivate households to use increased income to purchase nutritious foods that will improve dietary diversity and nutritional outcomes.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:

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


• S/he has at least 7 years of experience in relevant areas.


• 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 (Nutrition, Water/Sanitation, RMNCH and/or livelihoods) 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 implementation 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. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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