About US:
FHI 360 is a leading global development organization dedicated to improving 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. CHC is implementing HIV prevention interventions under the Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-Free Mentored Safe (DREAMS) initiative. DREAMS will target Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in the 10 intervention districts: Gulu, Oyam, Lira, Mubende, Mityana, Gomba, Mukono, Bukomansibi, Rakai and Ssembabule. The project will work with GoU and USG service delivery partners to empower AGYW with the right knowledge, motivation, skills, address negative social and gender norms around HIV and pregnancy prevention, and motivate AGYW to seek and utilize available health services. The goal of the project is to reduce HIV incidence by 25% in Year 1 and 40% in Year.
Job Summary: The Project Coordinator will directly support the Chief of Party and Senior Technical Advisor to coordinate, plan, and implement project activities in the select 10 districts. The incumbent will work closely with partners to facilitate the adaptation of health communication materials, tools and guides; and provide technical assistance to partners in the day-to-day implementation of DREAMS project health communication interventions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with DREAMS implementing partners in select districts to plan and organise participatory research to understand behavioural barriers and drivers of HIV among AGYW so as to tailor interventions to suit the audience
Work in liaison with implementing partners, AGYW friendly champions such as peers and influencers (parents, religious leaders), and CHC regional teams to plan and organise interpersonal communication (IPC) interventions in the communities
Oversee the development and testing health communication materials, tools and guides to support HIV prevention and contraceptive choices as well as HIV care and treatment among AGYW and malj) partners in the sexual network in the 10 intervention districts.
Offer technical support to implementing partners in adapting the “Stepping Stones” methodology to DREAMS project interventions and develop/adapt communication materials and tools to support its rollout.
Based on findings from the participatory research, identify at least one relevant intervention that will be piloted as “proof of concept” to contribute to the learning agenda/ knowledge base of the DREAMS project goal.
Work with implementing partners, districts and CHC regional teams to disseminate DREAMS specific campaign materials to key partners, health centres and other youth spaces in intervention districts.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as monthly success stories on key project interventions.
Address specific reporting requirements for PEPFAR/USAID and represent CHC in local and international DREAMS project fora as and when required.
Mentor and supervise the DREAMS northern and central region communication officers.
Perform any other duties as advised by the Senior Management Team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the USAID FHI360 Project Coordinator career should hold a Master’s degree in one of the following areas; health communication, public health, social sciences or counseling with a minimum of five years’ experience or bachelor’s degree in the above fields with minimum of seven years’ experience.
Significant exposure and experience in designing, implementing and evaluating health communication programs
Technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming in Uganda.
Demonstrated ability to write and produce high quality documents, reports and presentations
Previous exposure and experience working with USAID funded projects; working with different partners, service providers, districts and community based organizations
Experience or passion for adolescent and young women’s sexual reproductive health issues, including vulnerable groups such as female sex workers and other KPs is an added advantage.
Proven 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: 10th March, 2016