About US:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to ^proving lives around the world. Our professional staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society and environment as well as cross-cutting experts in gender issues, research, applied science, behavior change and Technology giving us the unique mix of capabilities to address today’s diverse and interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
About USAID CHC Project:
Communication for Healthy Communities (CHC) is a five- year program implemented through a cooperative agreement between the United States Agency for International Development USAID/Uganda) and FHI 360. The program supports the Government of Uganda (GOU) and US government (USG) implementing partners to design and implement quality health communication interventions to contribute to reduction in HIV infections, total fertility, maternal and child mortality, malnutrition, malaria & tuberculosis.
Job Summary: The USAID Project Family Planning (FP) Communication Officer will work on a targeted communication campaign addressing teenage pregnancy among adolescent girls (15-19) and young women (20-24). The campaign seeks to empower adolescent and young women with the right information on teenage pregnancy and sexual reproductive health and motivate them to see and utilize available services. It will be implemented in selected districts of the Busoga region with high rates of teenage pregnancy and low access to contraceptive information and services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Technically support the FP Coordinator to design, implement, monitor and evaluate the FP communication campaign targeting adolescent girls (15-19) and young women (20-24)
Actively support the process of planning and implementing inter personal communication (IPC) activities which include enlisting and orienting youth friendly campaign champions as well as planning and implementing targeted community shows that link demand and supply for contraceptive information and services.
Work closely with service provider partners to conduct other youth friendly community based demand generation activities, including but not limited to; flash mobs, street bashes, market-day activations and school bashes, among others.
Carry out on-going monitoring and documentation of campaign activities and share lessons with the CHC senior team.
Co-facilitate participatory materials development and testing sessions with adolescent girls and young women and ensure that interventions address the unique needs of target audiences.
Develop activity reports and participate in developing quarterly reports
Steer the process of disseminating campaign materials to key partners, health centers and other youth corners in the districts.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID FHI360 Family Planning (FP) Communication Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communication
At least three to five years’ experience in health communication.
Past experience in FP communication and community mobilization activities
Significant experience working with different partners, service providers, districts and community based organizations
Passion for adolescent and young women’s sexual reproductive health issues
Possess the ability to adapt and work in challenging and demanding environments
Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the USAID FHI360 project in the aforementioned capacity should send a cover letter, updated CV/resume including salary requirements to: The Human Resource Office, FHI 360, Plot 15 Kitante Close, P. O. Box 5768 Kampala, Uganda or via Email to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please clearly indicate the title of the position in the email subject line.
Deadline: Wednesday, 17th June 2015