Behavior Change Communications Specialist

Society for Family Health (SFH) is the lead implementing organization of the 5 year USAID expanded social marketing programme in Nigeria (ESMPIN) project in partnership with PSI, BBC Media Action and Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH). The ESMPIN project aims to substantially increase access to and coverage of modern contraceptives through private sector channels in Nigeria using tested social marketing approaches. The project was contracted in April 2011 and commenced operations July 2011. SFH seeks candidates for the position of Behavior Change Communications Specialist. The position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES: duties include but are not limited to: • Oversee the development, management and implementation of a communication strategy to increase use of health products and practice of healthy behaviors • Oversee implementation of a communication strategy to effectively influence behavior change at the individual, community and political levels • Oversee and manage a wide variety of interventions from mass media advertising campaigns to small group and interpersonal communications • Oversee development and management of a strategy to build the capacity of Nigerian organizations and government counterparts in BCC programming • Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders throughout the life of the project
• Oversee the development and harmonization of program messages, IEC materials and related training curriculum • Develop in coordination with partners a mass media dissemination and monitoring plan • Supervise a team of project staff and create professional development opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 8-10+ years experience in two or more large-scale social marketing and BCC programs • Masters degree in public health or other relevant health or behavior change communications discipline • Experience with implementing BCC in the context of FP/RH/MCH/Malaria and behavior change interventions at different levels in 2 or more developing countries. • Demonstrated technical and successful expertise in a relevant mix of designing, managing and evaluating health programs through social marketing, as well as small group and IPC activities that have led to correct and sustained use of methods, services and socially-marketed products • Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria and/or in a similar African setting • Excellent organizational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities • Fluency in English required • Demonstrated ability to produce results

The successful candidate will also have excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; able to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced work environment; excellent team work skills and a demonstrated capacity to produce results.

Deadline for application is April 6, 2012

How to apply:

Please apply online at www.psi.org. Please no phone calls or emails.