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SOCIAL MARKETING TECHNICAL ADVISOR, GUINEA

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Social Marketing Technical Advisor, Guinea. The candidate will provide effective technical and strategic input to PSI/Guinea’s HIV and Malaria prevention, reproductive health and behavior change communication program to ensure the development of high quality evidence-based marketing and communication strategies and materials. The candidate will also provide support to PSI/Guinea’s Child Survival program and strategic initiatives to strengthen and expand child health interventions. This full-time position is based in Conakry, Guinea and reports to the Country Representative while working closely with the Marketing Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Act as a PSI Guinea’s marketing, business operations and management resource • Advise the Marketing Director and the CR on best social marketing and business practices • Support the Marketing department to enhance quality through regular, critical assessments and provide recommendations to improve evidence-based tools and messages • Work with program teams in PSI/Guinea to develop strong marketing strategies for all products with a focus on sales targets, distribution channels, improved efficiency and measurable health impact • Liaise closely with Research to ensure a solid evidence-base for all marketing/ communication strategies • Work closely with the Communication and Marketing department in capacity building and monitoring of the quality of execution of the marketing strategies by PSI/Guinea, as well as in ensuring the achievement of sales targets and the efficiency of the distribution network • Support the sales staff and ensure coordination between marketing and sales strategies • Maintain a strong focus on cost effectiveness, productivity and high impact for all activities • Provide technical assistance when required to develop and manage program budgets from multiple donors, with primary emphasis on KFW • Coordinating and/or reviewing donor reports, including financial and other reports as required by donors and PSI/Washington • Document lessons learned on effectiveness in marketing • Work with Human Resources, Global Social Marketing and Global Capacity Building departments at PSI/DC and other stakeholders within or outside PSI to continuously develop business skills including marketing and project management • Help to identify needs and opportunities for continuing education for members of the marketing & communication teams • Perform any other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS: • Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience; • At least 5 years demonstrated staff management and project oversight experience, including at least 4 years in a developing country • In depth knowledge of PSI research tools and methodologies, including PERFoRM framework and DELTA marketing planning process • Familiarity with subgrants management and indirect implementation through local partners • Proven ability to work with bi-/multi-lateral donor agencies • Familiarity with the design, development and management of communication programs • Ability to innovate and to inspire breakthrough marketing ideas and execute them in the market • Track record of developing and implementing communications campaigns using social marketing approaches • Track record of successful distribution management • Fluency in spoken and written English and French • Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office • Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills preferred

How to apply:

Apply online at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails please!

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.