CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Manoff Group
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 06 Jan 2015

About The Manoff Group: For more than 40 years, The Manoff Group (TMG) has been an international leader in designing and assisting the implementation of programs that effectively promote good nutrition and hygiene, and allow communities and households to enjoy the benefits of improved nutritional status. TMG is also a recognized leader in innovative communications for development, especially social and behavior change communication (SBCC) promoting nutrition and health. Integral to our work is policy advocacy, capacity development among stakeholders, and behavioral monitoring and evaluation to strengthen a program’s impact on nutrition.

Project Summary: The Manoff Group is seeking a seasoned communications professional for a potential project to be funded by USAID in Zimbabwe. The project will target reductions among vulnerable households in poverty, and food and nutrition security, through improvements in livestock and dairy production, and through the promotion of improved nutrition and hygiene practices at the household level. The Communications Lead will be the technical and managerial head for social and behavior change communications supporting the livestock, dairy, and nutrition/hygiene components as well as for overall project-related communications.

Position Summary: TMG is looking for a seasoned professional to be the Communications Lead for the project. The incumbent will:

• Lead the design and production of communications products supporting project activities, including counseling tools, reminder materials, informational brochures and posters, mass-media (radio) spots, social media and mobile communications.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of social and behavior change strategy for the project’s technical components as well as for the overall project
• Direct project communications and knowledge management
• Support formative research, as needed, to inform the design of project interventions. Specific qualitative research methodologies to be employed may include Trials of Improved Practices, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
• Develop and help track critical metrics for assessing the effectiveness of communications activities
• As needed, manage contracts and deliverables with contractors such as Creative Agencies and media outlets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following or related fields: communications for development, health or agricultural education and/or communications, strategic communications, public communications, communications studies
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications experience working with government entities, UN agencies, PVOs or NGOs
• Experience with USAID-funded initiatives is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in applying behavior change theory and approaches in applied field settings
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills

How to apply:

For more information, please see The Manoff Group’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/manoffgroup) and website (www.manoffgroup.com). All applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to manoffgroup@manoffgroup.com by January 6, 2014 with the words “Communications Lead-Zimbabwe” in the subject line. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.The Manoff Group is an equal opportunity employer.**Only Zimbabwean Nationals or third country nationals who have up-to-date permission to work in Zimbabwe will be considered for this position.**