Apply: FHI 360 Social, Behaviour Change Advisor

Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Family Health International (FHI 360) is seeking to fill the role of Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Advisor, Family Planning.

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

Responsibilities

  • Provide SBC technical guidance to the development and implementation of the project’s SBC strategies and work plan activities
  • With oversight from the SBC director, lead the development and implementation of RMNCH-focused SBC plans, approaches, activities, tools and materials
  • Provide FP/RH SBC technical assistance and guidance during the development and implementation of subnational SBC plans, which will include capacity strengthening activities with partners, local government, and CSOs
  • Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure SBC monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities are of high quality and appropriately reflect standard FP/RH measures and indicators
  • Generate new ideas and innovations in approaches and thinking in relation to RMNCH SBC, drawing on existing evidence and best practices
  • Foster a strong working relationship with the government of Ethiopia, including serving as the focal point of contact for the maternal and child health directorate
  • Work closely with other RMNCH stakeholders and programmes, particularly other United States government implementing partners
  • Collaborate with government and U.S. government implementing partners to identify and ensure that priority RMNCH SBC needs are being addressed by the project
  • Work closely with the project’s core partners to strengthen their capacity in RMNCH SBC and ensure high quality project delivery
  • Contribute to the development of project deliverables, including work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and success stories
  • Carry out other relevant duties, as assigned

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or its international equivalent in Public Health, Health, Marketing, Communication or a related field
  • Seven years, minimum, of related work experience for master’s degree applicants, and nine years, minimum, of related work experience for applicants with bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated experience providing SBC technical support to projects of a similar size and scope, ensuring high quality SBC outputs and impact and planning for the successful implementation of SBC activities
  • Subject matter experience and/or expertise in RMNCH
  • Expertise in the design and implementation of strategies that employ a range of SBC approaches, including mass media, social media, community engagement and mobilisation, interpersonal communication, advocacy, provider behaviour change, and/or behavioral economics
  • Proficient writing and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in both Amharic and English
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders and organisations
  • Relevant computer software skills (including MS Office skills)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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