Behavior Change Communication Officer Job at Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiatives

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Job Title: Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Officer

Job Location: NURHI Supplement Ilorin Office

Supervisor: NURHI Deputy Project Director

Organisation: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiatives (NURHI)

General Description of Responsibilities:

•   The Bee Officer will provide support to the behavior change communication activities for the NURHI Supplement Project in the selected intervention sites within in Ilorin. The position requires high emphasis on coordination with the research team and NGO partners.

•   The BCC Officer will work under the guidance of the NURHI Deputy Project Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

•   Provide assistance and support to program staff in all aspects of Bee development, implementation, and evaluation;

•   Collaborate with NURHI partners and other key stakeholders involved in ANC and reproductive health

•   Provide assistance in the development and implementation of communication strategies and materials for the project;

•   Assist in writing reports and documenting success stories relating to project interventions;

•   Work closely with NURHI project staff, NGOs, and formal and informal community leaders;

•   Provide supervision and mentoring to NURHI Supplement Program/Finance Assistant;

•   Assist in organizing and managing events: and

•   Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

•   Strong organizational, interpersonal, and management skills

•   Good problem solving and independent thinking skills

•   Strong writing skills

•   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Education and/or Experience

•   University or equivalent degree in public health, social sciences or communication preferred; Master's level preferred

•   3-5 years working. in health communication programs, mass media, or BCC projects

•   Experience working for an NGO or international donor-supported agency or project

Language Requirement: Must be able to write, speak and read fluently in English and Yoruba

Deadline: 10th October, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Behavior Change Communication Officer Job