(AFG-Kabul) Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Officer (IHSAN project)
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes 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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Officer ( IHSAN project)
Description:
The Initiative for Hygiene, Sanitation, and Nutrition ( IHSAN )is a five – year project whose goal is to assisting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( GIRoA ) , civil society organizations ( CSOs ) , and the private sector to carry out and scale up evidence – based nutrition and water, hygiene, and sanitation ( WASH ) interventions that will improve the nutritional status of women and children less than five years old . Specific project objectives include enhancing capacity to institutionalize nutrition programs, increasing adoption of optimal nutrition and hygiene behaviors at community and household levels; and increasing availability of nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation services and products increased . The project will focus on the 10 provinces with poorest nutritional indicators based on the 2014 national nutrition assessment . Recognizing that significant variations in health situations exist between districts and sub – districts in each province, we will promote improved nutrient intake and awareness and improved sanitation and hygiene practices by working with provincial health authorities and communities to strive toward improved coverage in priority areas .
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
Social and Behavior Change Communication(SBCC)Officer will be an FHI 360 employee working and placed at the IHSAN office in Kabul.Under the direction of the SBCC Manager, the SBCC Officer will assist with SBCC activity implementation and monitoring and addressing all supply/materials needs for all SBCC-related activities with consortium partners.
The responsibilities of the position include:
Assisting with SBCC program design, adaptation, implementation, and monitoring with program staff and technical experts in line with the project strategic plan;
At the direction of the SBCC Manager, developing, pre-testing, and producing communication tools and job aids based on evidence-based theories and methodologies, in line with the SBCC strategy.
Coordinating with research firms, advertising agencies, public relations experts, production vendors, community mobilizers, and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with SBCC or community level work.
Under supervision of the SBCC Manager, coordinating with other stakeholders and assisting with technical activities involving co-existing SBCC communications campaigns;
Assisting the SBCC Manager in supervision of local contracts and monitoring of ongoing function and technical trouble-shooting for integral services, such as mass media programming or religious leader training;
Working with the M&E staff and SBCC Manager to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of SBCC activities.
Assisting in documenting project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, and other areas, and contributing to regular quarterly and annual reporting
Performing other duties as directed by the SBCC Manager.
Qualifications:
Experience and Qualifications :
BS/BA in public health, communications, or related field.
At least one-year experience with SBCC or health communications programming in Afghanistan with national reach.Candidates with social marketing/demand generation or nutrition/WASH experience desired.
Ability to translate technical material for programming through various media channels, including broadcast and mobile technology-based media.
Ability to travel nationally for activity monitoring.
Facility with Internet and word processing software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dari and Pashto.
Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner.
Qualified female candidates particularly encouraged to apply.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team unit.
NOTE : Applicant must be eligible to work in Afghanistan. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. at http://www.fhi360.org/careers/eeo FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Job ID 17075
Area Global Health, Population & Nutrition
# of Openings Remaining 1
Job Locations Afghanistan – Kabul
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