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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 visitwww.psi.org.
PSI seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with significant technical expertise in social and behavior change communications, specifically applicable in the HIV prevention field for the position of Behavior Change Communications Technical Advisor for a USAID targeted HIV prevention/condom social marketing/TMA for condoms project in Malawi. This position will be based in Lilongwe reporting to the Chief of Party.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide strategic, technical guidance and direction to the Project in collaboration with the Chief of Party ensuring alignment with latest technical information and approaches in the SBCC field.
* Design high quality project interventions and assessments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Travel to project districts to provide on-site technical assistance to the design and implementation of project activities, including with local, national, international partners.
* Build local capacity of selected entities (government and/or civil society) in design, implementation and evaluation of SBCC programming.
* Support Chief of Party in reporting to donor and representation of the project externally at events, conferences and meetings.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A Masters degree in social communications, marketing, public health or a related field
* At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing communication or marketing activities, with some of this experience in Malawi preferable
* At least 5 years working in the field of international health
* Proven expertise in implementing effective priority populations health communication or marketing activities
* Demonstrated success in achieving behavior change results through well-conceptualized, planned and implemented behavior change communication and community mobilization programs
* Demonstrated management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills
* Knowledge and implementation of behavior change theory
* Experience in user centered design and/or other innovative ways to gain consumer insight approaches is highly desirable
* A proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors
* Experience building capacity of civil society and/or government entities in social and behavior change communications.
* Creativity and entrepreneurial outlook.
* Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Chichewa desirable.
*This position is contingent on funding.
STATUS:
* Exempt
* Level 6
Please Apply online at: http://www.psi.org
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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