PSI seeks candidates for the position of Behavior Change Communication Consultant

PSI seeks candidates for the position of Behavior Change Communication Consultant. The consultant will provide technical support to the 5-year USAID Expanded Social Marketing Programme in Nigeria (ESMPIN) project being implemented by the Society for Family Health (SFH) in partnership with PSI, BBC World Service Trust and Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH). The ESMPIN project aims to substantially increase access to and coverage of modern contraceptives through private sector channels in Nigeria using tested social marketing approaches. The project was contracted in April 2011 and commenced operations July 2011. The project is currently seeking a full-time Behavior Change Communications Specialist, so this Consultancy is meant to fulfill the roles and the responsibilities of that position on a short-term basis.

Job Title:	Behavior Change Communications Consultant, Nigeria
Position Type:
Location:	Nigeria
Department:	West and Central Africa

The consultancy is based in Abuja, Nigeria and reports to the Chief of Party of ESMPIN but will be a Consultant contracted to PSI out of Washington, DC. This is a short term consultancy (1-2 months).

Responsibilties: Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the development, management and implementation of a communication strategy to increase use of health products and practice of healthy behaviors
• Oversee the development and production of communication materials including print and electronic media, IPC materials, promotional items, and training manuals;
• Oversee implementation of a communication strategy to effectively influence behavior change at the individual, community and political levels
• Oversee and manage a wide variety of interventions from mass media advertising campaigns to small group and interpersonal communications
• Oversee development and management of a strategy to build the capacity of Nigerian organizations and government counterparts in BCC programming
• Effectively collaborate with all key partners and stakeholders
• Provide leadership to a team of project staff and create professional development opportunities

Experience:

• Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years experience in large-scale social marketing and BCC programs
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated staff management and project oversight
• Demonstrated technical and successful expertise in a relevant mix of designing, managing and evaluating health programs through social marketing, as well as small group and IPC activities that have led to correct and sustained use of methods, services and socially-marketed products
• Familiarity with the different cultural, social and religious identities in Nigeria and/or in a similar African setting
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent organizational, teamwork and multitasking capabilities

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, including daily rate, to:
mgaffney@psi.org

Good luck...