PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
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 visit www.psi.org
PSI seeks candidates for the position of Social and Behavior Change Communications Advisor. The candidate will provide technical support to all staff to sustain an innovative HIV and AIDS communications program in Zambia. The Advisor will also develop high quality generic and branded communications to raise awareness on HIV prevention, treatment and care programs. Key populations such as drug users, sex workers, migrant workers, men who have sex with men, and prisoners are considered to be a key target audience. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to understand the target audience and transform that knowledge into innovative, effective marketing that stimulates sustainable behavior change. He/she will have innovative ideas and must demonstrate a true passion for marketing. The position is based in Lusaka with travel as necessary, reports to the Deputy Country Representative. * This position is contingent upon funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee the development, management and implementation of an evidence-based HIV prevention SBCC program targeting Most At Risk Population and the general population; • Supervise and provide leadership to the marketing and communications creative team and IPC department to deliver an integrated approach to business in SFH, PSI’s affiliate in Zambia; • Work with research team and improve evidence base to ensure relevant behavior determinants have been identified and addressed in designing and developing SBCC messages and activities; • Oversee and make improvements to the existing IPC structure and improve systems for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of that network; • Oversee the development and production of communication materials including print and electronic media, IPC materials, promotional items, and training manuals; • Scale-up and improve IPC activities to increase targeting and participation by adopting models and tools to be used in all health areas • Implement an efficient supervision and quality assurance (QA) system to ensure consistency and quality of BCC field interventions; • Support and provide team leadership for the marketing, communication and IPC departments through resource planning, work assignment, information exchange, and setting goals; • Create the environment for staff training and coaching and develop realistic strategies for capacity building in the marketing and communications creative team; • Perform any other related duties as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Relevant post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH, etc.) or equivalent experience in related field • Minimum 4 years international experience, with a health or marketing organization, private sector marketing experience a plus • Minimum 4 years experience developing S/BCC messages and interventions • Minimum 4 years demonstrated staff management and project oversight • Fluency in spoken and written English • Excellent writing and presentation skills essential • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations essential
APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. 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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