Apply: FHI 360 ACSM Advisor

By Development Diaries
February 26, 2021

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe

The Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking to fill the role of Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Advisor.

FHI 360 delivers sustainable, high-quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services.

Responsibilities

With key programme staff and stakeholders, ensure the project’s strategic objectives for MNCH/FP and ACSM activities are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards
Provide leadership in the planning and coordination of ACSM activities in seven districts of Manicaland province, ensuring activities are implemented on schedule and meet relevant international and national guidelines
Lead design of an advocacy, communication and social mobilisation strategy for the MNCH/FP programme, identifying strategies to engage, influence and mobilise different constituencies, including political, religious and community leaders, youth and women of reproductive age in the MNCH/FP response
Provide sub-partners with the design and implementation of their ACSM strategies
Oversee the development of materials needed to realise the project’s SBCC strategy, which may include development and testing of training curricula, messaging, and other communication tools and materials
Provide technical and strategic guidance in community mobilisation, supporting the programme’s district-based teams to meet their objectives of mobilising and sustaining a community-based network of community mobilisers and advocates to carry out project activities, and working closely with provincial partners who collaborate on these objectives
Coordinate development of district demand generation plans for each target population
Roll out and disseminate updated MNCH/FP approved guidelines, standard operating procedures and other job aids at the facility and community levels
In collaboration with the monitoring and evaluation team, track progress towards relevant performance indicators, analysing reasons for shortfalls and adapting programme strategies as needed
Support the design and implementation of feedback and response channels to enhance accountability of programme vis-à-vis beneficiaries
In collaboration with programme management team, provide guidance and technical oversight to sub-partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure lessons learnt and best practices for ACSM and the MNCH/FP clinical components are documented and disseminated
Facilitate learning exchanges among stakeholders, and support quality improvement initiatives
Initiate and participate in evaluation of targeted demand generation strategies and assessment activities related to advocacy, community mobilisation and communications with the goal of improving project outcomes
Stay current in knowledge in MNCH, ACSM, ASRH, Gender, HIV and AIDS care, prevention and treatment
Strengthen the role of VHWs and HCCs in MNCH-FP activities including strengthening of facility and community linkages
Review ACSM and overall programme reports, providing feedback on implementation progress and performance, and identifying solutions to address challenges and weaknesses
Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with all USAID and FHI 360 administrative and operational procedures and policies
Coordinate closely with the technical director, relevant MoHCC provincial and district staff (health promotion office) to plan ACSM activities, ensuring the national guidelines are appropriately and consistently applied
In collaboration with programme management, contribute to the development and implementation of tools, approach and strategies to strengthen ACSM
Present progress, achievements and lessons learnt at relevant technical working groups, sectoral meetings and coordination forums

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Health Promotions, Development, Communication, Public Health, or a related field
Seven years, minimum, of experience in programme management and in-depth knowledge of maternal, child health and family planning, gender, ASRH and youth issues
Familiarity with current strategies and best practices for social and behaviour change
Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver training on social mobilisation and behaviour change communication
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based ACSM models and strategies, best practices in community health interventions, and linkage to services and approaches to addressing gender issues relating to uptake of health services
Experience in partnership management

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