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 Strategic Behavior Change Communication Specialistfor the upcoming****S****trengthening Agribusiness and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) Project**** that aims to promote agriculture value chains and food security development, improve nutrition and health status and poverty reduction.
Project Description:
The SBCC Specialist will work collaboratively with the key stakeholders to design and implement SBCC interventions and materials aimed at improving nutritional status and inclusive agricultural growth. The SBCC interventions would need to be designed targeted to all levels and a range of stakeholders including government, civil society and community. The position will be based in Maputo.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Formulate project SBCC objectives and develop strategies for their achievement.
- Develop comprehensive communication tools and SBCC activities, using evidence-based theories and methodologies, in close collaboration with technical specialists across the project.
- Design community level interventions in close collaboration with the Project staff that target women and children.
- Provide day-to-day management of the project’s SBCC and community level activities.
- Manage the work of any research firms, advertising agencies, public relations experts, production vendors, community mobilizers, and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with SBCC or community level work. This includes building capacity of local implementing partners to implement quality and successful SBCC work.
- Collaborate with other technical specialists and stakeholders beyond the project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
- Ensure that SBCC materials are pre-tested, proved effective and used efficiently and by the correct target group.
- Help develop, maintain, and follow the indicators set in the workplan for SBCC and community-level activities.
- Work with M&E; Advisor to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of SBCC activities.
- Contribute to regular quarterly and annual reports to the client.
- Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience and demonstrated results in strategic behavior change communication.
- Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition, agriculture and livelihood programs.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and targeted communication to stimulate behavior change.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences.
- At least 6 years of experience in projects of similar or related nature, size, and complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors; with preference given to a candidate who has actually worked in devolved health settings.
- Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with development communications issues and solutions, especially in Nutrition and agriculture.
- Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of other donors, donor-funded projects, community-based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
- Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
- Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel within the country as needed.
- Oral and written English language required,
- Portuguese fluency required.
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.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
