Social and Behavior Change Communication – Dar es Salaam – FHI 360

The SBCC Manager will lead the implementation of SBCC activities in Dar es Salaam Region under the technical direction of the Communications Director. S/he will be responsible for focal districts within Dar es Salaam and for coordination and joint-planning with government and local NGO partners, community organizations, USAID, and others to achieve successful implementation of the project. Also, coaches, mentors, and manages project team and partners to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance with project and company standards/policies.

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, including design, development, and implementation of SBCC activities.
• 3+ years of experience in implementing and managing branding/marketing communication, public relations, 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 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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