NGO JOBS

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Mali
Closing date: 18 May 2014

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org .

PSI seeks a Social Marketing Specialist to support the implementation of a Social Behavior Change Communications (SBCC)/ Social Marketing (SBCC/SM) program under an anticipated $35 million USAID funded project for the promotion of key healthy behaviors and increase of demand for and use of High Impact Health Services. This position will be based in Bamako, Mali and will report to the Chief of Party.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan for the distribution of high impact health services and products in geographic areas where U.S. and other donor-supported interventions are being implemented in Mali.
* Extend key high impact health services by creating and developing business relationships and agreements with private sector service partners (e.g., development/expansion of social franchise business models)
* Assess the social marketing context and efforts in Mali and develop a sales/distribution and marketing strategy accordingly
* Builds the capacity of a local social marketing organization to promote and expand access to high impact health services and products through social marketing of relevant products and services, including through sales and distribution, marketing, data management, and supply chain management
* Understanding and experience of PSI social marketing tools and methods is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, project management or international development.
* At least 7 years experience or progressively responsible experience in implementing social marketing activities in developing countries, preferably in West and Central Africa.
* At least 3 years of experience as country director for social marketing programs in the fields of sexual and reproductive health, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention, child survival, nutrition, water and sanitation.
* Demonstrated experience in social marketing franchised services and expansion of primary health services through partnerships with private sector partners,
* Well organized, strong writing and organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, mentoring and capacity building skills.
* Fluency in English and French is required.

STATUS:

* Exempt
* Level 5

Please apply online at www.psi.org. Deadline to submit application is May 23rd, 2014

Contingent upon funding*

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Organization: Manoff Group
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 06 Jan 2014

About the Manoff Group:

For the past 40 years, The Manoff Group has been an international leader in designing and assisting the implementation of programs that effectively promote good nutrition and allow populations to enjoy improved nutritional status. The Manoff Group is a leader in social and behavior change communication (SBCC). Its innovative Behavior-Centered Programming approach is a practical methodology for realizing measurable and sustained behavior change at the individual, community and organizational levels. Integral to our work is policy advocacy, capacity development among stakeholders, and behavioral monitoring and evaluation to strengthen a program’s impact on nutrition.

Project Summary:

The Manoff Group is seeking qualified applicants with experience in implementing food security and nutrition programs such as Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP) or Multi-Year Assistance Programs (MYAP) for an awarded USAID program in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe DFAP is intended to (1) sustainably improve livelihoods through improved productivity, marketing and access to financial services and (2) sustainably improve household nutrition and health.

Position Summary:

• Supports formative research, including Trials of Improved Practices, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews on infant and young child feeding, water, sanitation and hygiene and agriculture practices
• Assists with SBCC strategy development
• Designs and oversees implementation of various communications activities (radio and television spots, community drama, reminder materials)
• Conducts training on counseling and use of counseling materials
• Implements continuous quality improvement for counseling activities through ongoing assessments (in collaboration with Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning unit), in-service training, and training module updates

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in one of the following or related fields: health education and/or communication; international public health, nutrition, anthropology or other social sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working with government entities, UN agencies, PVOs and NGOs, preferably in nutrition
• History of engagement with USAID-funded initiatives is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in applying behavior change theory and approaches in applied field settings
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills

How to apply:

For more information, please see The Manoff Group’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/manoffgroup) and website (www.manoffgroup.com).

All applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to manoffgroup@manoffgroup.com by January 6, 2014 with the words “SBC Communication Officer-Zimbabwe” in the subject line.

Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Manoff Group is an equal opportunity employer. Only Zimbabwean Nationals will be considered for this position.

Organization: AECOM International Development Inc.
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013

South Sudan Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program

AECOM International Development (AECOM) delivers specialized advisory services to promote sustainable economic growth and alleviate poverty around the globe. AECOM works in emerging markets worldwide, providing expertise that enables governments, communities, and businesses to design and implement successful development programs that improve quality of life. Clients include United States government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), multilateral and bilateral donors, and the private sector. For more information on AECOM, please visit our website at www.aecom.com

Position: Hygiene Behavior Change and Communications Specialist
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Duration: Long-term

Summary: AECOM International Development seeks a Hygiene Behavior Change and Communication (HBCC) Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded multi-year project intended to increase access to water and sanitation in rural communities in Western and Central equatorial states. The project will work with government agencies to improve and expand access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, including facilitating private sector investment, establishing community managed systems, promoting hygiene behavior change and empowering women to take on leadership roles. The HBCC Specialist will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of hygiene behavior change and communication activities, and ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. The HBCC Specialist must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Qualifications:•At least 10 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication both for water supply and sanitation activities
•Subject matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication and local capacity building
•Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of South Sudan
•Masters degree in public health, engineering (civil or environmental), community development or related field
•Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English

How to apply:

Please go to http://www.aecom.com/Careers to apply for position.