Behavior Change Communication - Needed

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  Career Opportunities At NURHI
  Behavior Change Communication - Needed
  
  Location: llorin - Nigeria
  Supervisor: NURHI Deputy Project Director
  
  Job Description:
  Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiatives (NURHI) seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved material health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalent rates in selected urban cities in Nigeria.
  As part of a Suplement to the on-going HURHI Project implementation,
  
  NURHI, seeking highly motivated individual to join the team.
  
  Behavior Change Communication.
  
  General Description of Responsibility:
  The BCC Officer will provide to the behavior change communication activities for the NURHI Suplement Project in the selected intervention sites within in llorin.
  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 Responsibility:
  Provide assistance and support to program staff in all aspects of BCC 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 Suplement Program/Finance Assistant.
  Assist in organizing and managing events.
  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 Power Point).
  
  Education / 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:
  English and Yoruba fluency (oral and written).
  
  Application Instructions:
  Qualified candidates for the above positions should forward their applications and CVs by email to: supplement@nurhi.org with the title of the "Position" on the subject line of the e-mail.
  Language Requirement for all positions:
  English and Yoruba fluency (oral and written) will be an added advantage for the positions. Letters of applications and CVs of interested candidates should be received not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.
  Deadline for submission of applications is 9th October 2012.
  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.