Ajira Mpya 2017 Family Health International (FHI360)

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Employer Name: Family Health International (FHI360)
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Program or Product Management
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Dar Es Salaam
Kinondoni, Oysterbay
Application Deadline: 22-04-2017
Listed on: 19-04-2017

Description
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include 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.
Currently, FHI 360 is seeking suitable candidates to fill in the following various positions for the USAID-funded Comprehensive Platform for Integrated Communications Initiative (CPICI) Project in Tanzania. The purpose of the project is to support social and behavior change communication (SBCC) programming that transforms socio-cultural norms and promotes positive practices that lead to the adoption of healthier behaviors.
Position:

Regional Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Managers (3) - based in Iringa, Tabora and Mwanza
The SBCC Regional Manager(s) will lead the implementation of SBCC activities in the regions under the technical direction of the Communications Director. S/he will be responsible for focal districts and regions within their zone and for regional coordination and joint-planning with government, local NGO partners, community organizations, and civil society partners. Oversees regional SBCC and CS strategy design and execution. Also, will maintain cross-functional project timelines in partnership with FHI 360 team and collaborating agencies.
Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communication, public health, social science, behavioral change communication or related field and 7-9 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience
• At least 5-7 years of experience supporting SBCC and capacity strengthening projects in Tanzania, including design, development, and implementation of SBCC activities.
• 3+ years of experience in implementing and managing public relations, branding/marketing communication or advocacy projects or campaigns. Must have demonstrated experience in planning and implementing strategic media campaigns for local and national brands and has built and managed social media platforms in the past.
• Knowledge of state of the art public relations, marketing, social and behavior change communication models and strategies and their practical application. Technical knowledge of one or more of the health topic areas (MNCH, FP, malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB) is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and use of multi-media communications.
• Ability to synthesize and translate technically complex information into plain language communication products. Work in low-literacy settings a plus.
• Field experience in developing/implementing social and behavior change communication, advocacy and public relations projects/programs in Africa and/or other regions that have demonstrated impact.
• Understanding of formative research, pretesting, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies for effective communication and public relations/advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrated strong technical, programming and management skills.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English; an additional of a local language is a plus.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills and experience working in collaboration with partners, donors and NGOs.

Application Instructions

Send your Application, Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees to: Email to: tz_recruitment@fhi360.org OR

Human Resources Department,

FHI360 P.O. Box 78082 Dar es Salaam

Closing date: April 22, 2017

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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