Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) Officer at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE: PCS-09

• The incumbent will provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) strategies and public relations campaigns supporting efforts to promote positive behavioral change in a wide variety of health settings.
• Formulating locally appropriate IEC/BCC strategies using a mix of effective communication channels, based on national models, templates, and standards based on local analyses;
• S/he will Guiding local implementation of IEC/BCC activities in both public and private sectors based on demonstrated good practices; and draft and edit reports, press releases, communication products (flyers, posters, leaflets, booklets, health worker Job aids, etc.) and other documents as required.
• Must show demonstrated ability to convert technically complex concepts into plain language.
• The job holder will respond to the specified deliverables and goals of contracts and grant agreements, ensuring achievements in full support and compliance with contractual agreements.
• S/he will assist in the design and development of qualitative and formative research including the establishment of performance indicators and measures to monitor and record outcome and Impact data

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• Degree in development studies/ social science/ Behavioral/Social Sciences.
• 5 years of experience in implementing and managing public relations, branding/marketing communication or advocacy projects or campaigns in developing countries.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art public relations, marketing, social and behavior change communication models and strategies and their practical application. Technical knowledge of one or more of the health topic areas (MNCH, FP, malaria, WASH, nutrition, HIV/AIDS) is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience m developing and implementing social and behavior change communication, advocacy and public relations projects and programs in Africa and/or that have demonstrated impact, at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to work, communicate, and build rapport with a variety of audience, professionals in academia.
• Industry, government, non-governmental organizations and leading multi-media communications teams for effective SBCC Interventions.