Main Purpose of Job

Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia Communication for Health is a 12-month (October 1, 2020–September 30, 2021) USAID field-support and GHSA funded activity that intends to address gaps in social and behavior communication, risk communication and community engagement particularly in health. The activities are aligned with the USAID/Ethiopia’s Country Development Cooperative Strategy (CDCS 2019–2024) priorities. Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia Communication for Health project is hereafter referred to as “Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia” or “the project” in the document for ease of referencing. The project will focus on promoting priority behaviors on malaria (with a focus on promoting use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs); RMNCH; nutrition; FP; COVID-19 and zoonotic diseases risk communication.

The regional SBC officer will ensure liaison with respective regional government authorities and frontline implementation of the social and behavior change tools, strategies, approaches and interventions.

Main Responsibilities:

•  Be responsible for providing overall technical assistance for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBC strategies as well as building the capacity of partners and regions in SBC.
• Ensure the utilization of best practices and global learning to inform the development of effective SBC strategies, frameworks, tools, materials

Specific Tasks for the position:

• Social and behavior change (SBC) technical assistance
• Provide technical direction to define SBC approaches and activities to Regions
• Apply developed SBC packages (framework, tools, messages and materials)
• Apply detailed implementation plans for SBC interventions, and ensure high quality and timeline delivery of deliverables against intended objectives, targets, and timelines.
• Build the capacity of regions, woredas and the frontline workers in SBC
• Organizing SBC Training of Trainers (ToTs) and providing regular technical guidance and support for government and Implementing Partners (IP) staff through mentoring, coaching, and on-demand technical assistance.
• Provide oversight to the SBC program components, including undertaking field visits to partners to oversee implementation, provide on-site feedback on required improvements, and generate field visit reports with timely and appropriate follow up on action points.
• Under the supervision of Outreach advisor, liaise and maintain relationships with Partners with whom the organization has joint plans in SBC.
• Ensure that all supported SBC activities from Partners are properly planned and delivered, and report on progress monthly.
• Provide support and ensure the quality of the work of partners’ selected staff working on SBC.

Required no.

• 1

Duration of Employment:

• 6 months with possible extension

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Master’s degree in Communications, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Relations, Public Health, or related fields;
• At list Four years of SBCC-specific experience in designing, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBCC strategies and materials as well as related training;
• Experienced in pre-testing and concept testing SBC approaches and content;
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to lead a stream of work;
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with team;
• Ability to think creatively and strategically;
• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

How to Apply

Candidates with the required Knowledge, skills proven experiences are invited to submit their CV & application via e-mail, to hr@jhuccpeth.org no letter than November 13, 2020

(Only short-listed applicants will be contacted)