USAID/ETHIOPIA Program Management Specialist (Social Behavior Change Communication)

USAID/ETHIOPIA is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of Program Management Specialist (Social Behavior Change Communication).

Location of Work: USAID/US Embassy Entoto Road
Final Closing Date: July 6, 2012
Salary Range: Birr 178,843 to Birr 394,663 per annum depending on the selected candidate’s earning history, qualifications and experience.

(All applicants who previously responded to the vacancy announcement No. 10/12 will not need to reapply)

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or related discipline is required.

Experience: 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in SBCC is required. Also, experience working with the GOE, USAID, CDC and/or USG implementing partners is required. Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills are critical to this position.

Language: Must have proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely – both orally and in writing in English. Level IV (fluent) spoken and written English is a must. Fluency in one other Ethiopian language (Amharic) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The Project Management Specialist shall have demonstrated: Comprehensive technical knowledge and working experience in Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC). Additional technical knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Maternal Newborn & Child Health (MNCH), reproductive health and family planning, and malaria is desirable. Skills in developing comprehensive SBCC strategies and corresponding action plans that include appropriate SBCC approaches i.e., advocacy, integrated marketing communications, and/or community and social mobilization. Analytical ability to interpret public policies and assist in the development of advocacy interventions to foster an enabling environment. Knowledge and skills in communication materials development, including conducting formative research, message design, pretesting, working with media professionals to develop materials, and evaluation methodologies. Skills required developing and implementing effective SBCC activities with the requisite inputs, i.e., the human resources required development of budgets, etc. and the capacity to provide required technical oversight to implementing partners’ technical advisors, and other stakeholders. Skills in SBCC capacity building and mentoring staff are required. Possess poise, be assertive, and proactive, yet sensitive to any given situation when working with partners, beneficiaries, and other agencies; and be able to negotiate effectively in difficult circumstances. Personal initiative, organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to present information articulately and professionally. Ability to work effectively in a team and with a broad range of USG personnel and partners, and have demonstrated skills in donor coordination and collaboration. Excellent computer skills, including the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

All applicants must complete Universal Application for Employment (DS-174). Interested individuals can obtain Application Form at the front gate of the US Embassy located at Entoto road between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered.

Application should be submitted to:
The Executive Officer
USAID
C/O US Embassy, P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Late applications will not be considered