The Regional Nutrition Social and Behavior Change Advisor will lead and guide the development, execution and coordination of technical assistance, capacity building and support to governments and partners to improve MIYCN behaviors in SEA using evidence-based tools and approaches. This position is based in the Southeast Asia region (Thailand, Viet Nam, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos or Cambodia preferred).
Areas of Responsibility:
- Technical support: Provide technical directions and coordinate support to governments and partners in developing and implementing proven SBBC approaches and activities, including those developed by A&T.
- Evidence generation: Support development and updating of situation analyses, including gathering and reviewing studies, polices and materials, stakeholder and opinion leader assessments. Manage the development and implementation of formative assessments and innovative approaches to increase learning around MIYCN behaviors in collaboration with governments, partners and contractors.
- Strategic Communication: Collaborate with governments, partners and colleagues to plan, develop, and produce tools and communication vehicles to enhance capacities, policies and systems leading to improved MIYCN behaviors in the region, and support related program objectives.
- Documentation and dissemination: Contribute to the documentation, dissemination, and reporting of A&T activities, experiences, and results for partner and donor updates, publications, social media, and relevant communication channels.
- Measurement, learning and evaluation: Support measurement, learning, and evaluation activities, including monitoring implementation of country and regional workplans and application of A&T tools, as well as contribute to the design, implementation and use of project evaluations.
- Representation and engagement: Represent A&T in meetings, workshops, working groups, and networks with external stakeholders including governments, civil society organizations, and other partners. Increase the visibility of A&T within the SBCC sector at the country, regional and global level in collaboration with regional colleagues and the Knowledge Leadership and Learning team at A&T Headquarter.
Problem Solving & Impact
- Decisions and actions have a significant impact on the long-term success of the program with management and division operations.
- Problems encountered are complex and highly varied, and non-recurring requiring creative approaches to resolve them.
- Exercises own judgment to set goals and determine strategies to achieve results that align with organizational goals.
Educational Background:
Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Relations, Public Health, or related fields.
Skills/Experience:
- 10+ years of, advocacy, or communications experience in the developing world context.
- Demonstrated experience in marketing and communications within public health arena, preferably in nutrition.
- Fluent in behavior change theory and approaches, including human centered design.
- Demonstrated experience using innovative and technology-based approaches for behavior change.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred.
Applied Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to provide technical support and supervision for studies and assessments.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying findings and results from qualitative assessments for the development of communications strategies and tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to communications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
- Excellent and demonstrated public relations, interpersonal relations, public speaking, and diplomacy skills required.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to take initiative and focus on results.
- Ability to influence, motivates, negotiates and collaborates well with others.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
Compensation/Benefits:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 19 2019
Active Until:
Feb 19 2019
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit