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Report To: Regional Behavior Change Communications AdvisorThe Regional Behavior Change Communications Manager will provide technical leadership and implementation oversight for Danya’s evidenced based behavior change communications initiatives in the region. The position will be responsible for providing technical assistance to USG agencies, USG partners, and national government partners, designing and leading high impact communications strategies and implementations.
Responsible for leading the behavior change communication technical approach across multiple projectsRepresent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout AfricaContribute to annual work planningEstablish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementationWork collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficientlyManager BCC project staff in multiple countriesContribute to ensure projects meets set targetsPromote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teamsContribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reportsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Relevant bachelor’s degree with graduate degree preferredA minimum of 6+ years of senior level experience in designing or implementing behavior change communications strategies in multiple countries preferably on US government funded projectsExperience developing consultant TORs and deliverable-based contracts/agreements.Demonstrated experience providing BCC technical assistance to public health and/or food security projectsExpertise in research to practice – identifying relevant research and best practices and adapting them to program realitiesExperience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projectsA team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterpartsExcellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skillsStrong change management, results oriented and decision making skillsAbility to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to performFluency in EnglishAbility to travel nationally and internationallyInterested applicants please email CV together with a covering letter which explains how you meet the criteria in this job description to: recruitmentafrica@DANYA.com with copy to lwoldu@danya.com
Important: Please entitle your email subject line with: Your name, position title and save letter together with CV in one attached file. Deadline for applicants: 15th January 2014