Uganda: Social Behavior Change Communication Officer

Position Overview:

The Social Behavior Change Communication Officer will be based in Kampala and will work with the MoH team to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Social Behavior Change Communication interventions. The position will also involve provision of support for resource mobilization efforts for Social Behavior Change Communication interventions, in line with the department’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Working with the MoH team, the Social Behavior Change Communication Officer will:

• Explore and document best practices to promote Social Behavior Change Communication in line with existing standards
• Monitor national Social Behavior Change Communication implementation
  • Map all partners working on Social Behavior Change Communication in Uganda
• Network with various stakeholders (public and private) to promote the Social Behavior Change Communication agenda at the policy and implementation levels
  • Disseminate experiences arising from Social Behavior Change Communication interventions in line with the departmental guidelines
• Identify funding opportunities for Social Behavior Change Communication activities
  • Develop fundable research proposals for Social Behavior Change Communication programs and activities
  • Develop operational plans and budgets for Social Behavior Change Communication initiatives in line with the approved programs and budget lines
• Monitor and evaluate impact of Social Behavior Change Communication interventions in various health programs
  • Prepare monthly and other regular reports of Social Behavior Change Communication activities in line with the departmental guidelines
• Oversee community health worker program and act as liaison between key partners

Desired Skills and Experience:

Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required

• Bachelor's degree*
  • Preferred: Master’s degree in public health, mass communications or related field
• Experience in social behavior change communication
• Experience living in a developing country
• Experience working directly with a developing country government
• Proficiency in MS Office and computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, STATA)
• Strong experience in policy and strategy development
• Strong knowledge of community health worker programs
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in conference and/or high-level meeting planning and organization
• Good analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with resource mobilization and budgeting
• Knowledge of USAID and other large donor agency rules and regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment, but with self-sufficiency and self-motivation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask with flexibility and demonstrated ability to prioritize across multiple activities
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Research experience and skills
• Ability to network and engage with multi-stakeholders

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