CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 14 Oct 2014

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.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14778/strategic-behavior-change-commu...

Organization: University Research Co.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.

Roles and Responsibilities:

DCOP shall directly assist Chief of Party in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive health communication interventions, and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and established professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

Specifically the DCOP must have:

· Master’s Degree in public health, or a related field, with specific emphasis on health communication, promotion and/or education;

· Minimum eight (8) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in:

o Designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale SBCC programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners;

o Demonstrated experience in building capacity in SBCC programming with the public sector, civil society, and private sector.

· Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.

“Contingent on Contract Award”

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

You must attach your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.Also, please complete your application form and attach a completedUSAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013

South Sudan Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program

AECOM International Development (AECOM) delivers specialized advisory services to promote sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty around the globe. AECOM works in emerging markets worldwide, providing expertise that enables governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve quality of life. Clients include United States government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), multilateral and bilateral donors, and the private sector. For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com

Position: Hygiene Behavior Change and Communications Specialist
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term

Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Hygiene Behavior Change and Communication (HBCC) Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The HBCC Specialist will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of hygiene behavior change and communication activities, and ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. The HBCC Specialist must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Qualifications:•At least 10 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication both for water supply and sanitation activities
•Subject matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication and local capacity building
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental), community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English

How to apply:

Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for position.