Behavior Change Communication Advisor
Title: | Behavior Change Communication Advisor |
Location: | Washington, DC |
Number: | GHFP II-P1-033 |
Status: | Open |
Close Date: | 4/17/2012 |
All online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. | |
Global Health Fellows Program II Technical Advisor Level II: Behavior Change Communication Advisor Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development Location: Washington, DC Assignment: Two year fellowship GHFP II-P1-033 The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and performance management and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of fellows. INTRODUCTION: The Behavior Change Communication Advisor (BCC Advisor) will be based in the Policy, Evaluation, and Communication (PEC) Division, one of four divisions in the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health. The Division supports improved collection, analysis, and use of data in policymaking and program planning and promotes policies, behavior change, and community norms that result in improved family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) outcomes. The BCC Advisor will work with the Senior BCC Advisor who serves as the Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR)/Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) to manage GH/PRH/PEC’s behavior change communication project(s); will provide technical assistance to USAID Missions on BCC questions and field implementation; and will collaborate with the Senior BCC Advisor to represent the Office of PRH on questions and issues concerning behavior change communication. The BCC Advisor will receive day to day guidance and technical direction from the Senior BCC Advisor. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the BCC Advisor include: Assist in BCC project management
Provide BCC assistance to Missions
Provide BCC expertise to PRH and GH Bureau
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational programming need and/or (b) the Advisor’s own interests REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on April 17, 2012. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer. |
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