Technical Director, Social and Behavior Change (SBC) USAID Project Jobs – FHI 360
Job Title: Technical Director, Social and Behavior Change (SBC)
Organisation: FHI 360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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.
About USAID SBC4T Project:
FHI360 is seeking to implement the USAID Uganda Project The Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) Activity whose aim is to increase the ability of individuals, households, and communities to adopt priority behaviors that will result in improved health and development outcomes through social and behavior change (SBC). The focus will be on family planning and reproductive health; HIV/AIDS; malaria; nutrition; maternal, neonatal, and child health; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); emerging pandemic threats and other infectious diseases; and, to a certain extent, other non-health development activities in education, economic growth, and democracy and governance, as the need arises.
Job Summary: The Technical Director, Social and Behavior Change (SBC) will work in dose collaboration with the COP to ensure SBC approaches and activities are sound and support the results and goals for the anticipated Social and Behavior Change for Transformation (SBC4T) Project. The SBC Technical Director will lead development of SBC strategies in coordination with partners and will ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated and ensure adherence to global standard of excellence in SBC programming. In collaboration with M&E Director, s/he will monitor program results and be responsible for the quality and accuracy of technical interventions and results. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda and will report to the COP. He/she will provide overall technical leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of SBC strategies to address the need of behavior change related to health (FP/RH, MNCAH, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other selected health areas) and development
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in public health, social sciences, development, health or development communication, business administration, social sciences, or a closely related field
- A minimum of eight years senior level management experience in the design, implementation, and management of SBC programs of similar size, complexity, and settings
- Knowledge of USG Health initiatives and related reporting requirements and funding parameters
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art SBC models and strategies, including HCD and participatory development approaches, behavioral health driven tactics and strategies including behavioral economics, as well as their practical application to one or more health and development areas is required
- Demonstrated knowledge of experience applying proven SBC approaches for audience segmentation and addressing different types of health and development behaviors, as WBII as use of a life stage framework, and Integration across health areas and/or sectors desired;
- Experience in designing activities to address behaviors using communication and non-communication-based approaches
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the USAID Project should send a cover letter, copies of their updated CVs, academic transcripts/testimonials and three professional referees to: The Human Resource Manager, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P.O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or by email to: fhi360_uganda-info@fhi360.org
Deadline: 28th December 2018
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