Community Mobilisation Coordinator, Lilongwe, Contract:
10 months (non-renewable), Reports to : Project Manager
Is responsible for leading the coordination and mobilisation of various
stakeholders and local communities to actively participate in the Malawi
Population-based HIV impact Assessment (MPHIA)
Mobilisation and Sensitisation- Coordinate and ensure implementation of the
MPHIA communications strategy, including mobilisation at national, zonal an,
district and community levels, inform and
coordinate community mobilisation
activities by working with the local survey implementing partner and other
local stakeholders, including development of SOPs and tools for community entry
procedures, community level sensitisation, survey team feedback and responses
to community reactions, Mobilisation communities including the targeted
eligible respondents to participate in MPHIA, Liaise with and work in close
collaboration with district level community groups and volunteer networks to
encourage communities including the eligible respondents to participate in
MPHIA
Communication – Work with local stakeholders to develop, produce and distribute
a range of key material, including but not limited to press releases, briefs to
policy makers and national and regional leaders, brochures for participant
recruitment, radio spots and jingles, banners and posters, survey team
t-shirts, Ensure compliance with established branding strategy, correct logo
placement, and donor and partner recognition on all communications, Adapt MPHA
messages to the local context and local languages such as Chichewa and Tumbuka,
Lead an effective media engagement strategy including writing and distributing
press releases,, features articles, opinion pieces, and similar materials
Coordination – Establish and maintain good working relationships, networking as
well as collaboration with govt depts., civil society organisations, city and
district councils, traditional and religious leaders, and targeted eligible
respondents at the national , zonal, district and village levels, Facilitate
and participate in the development and implementation of the mobilisation
action implementation plans and budget forecast, Prepare, review and submit the
progress reports, and other documentation that may be required
Minimum Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalists, Health, Social Sciences,
HIV and AIDS, Community and Rural development, education, or equivalent
qualification, Minimum of 5 yrs practical experience in any of the following
are: community mobilisation, civic education, message development, community
and rural development, HIV and AIDS programming etc
Proven experience in leading communications for a public health program or
campaign, Strong interpersonal and communication (written and spoken) skills in
English as well as relevant local languages such as Chichewa, Tumbuka etc,
Ability to meet tight deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments
concurrently, Ability to problem-solve and work as a team member with leadership
skills for coaching and developing others, Proficiency in relevant computer
applications: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Email etc, Ability to
function independently, results oriented, and detail oriented, Strong
organisational and analytical skills, good attention to detail, Working
knowledge of the operational and programmatic rules and regulations for
recipients of United Stated Government funding preferred
May require frequent travel/trips to selected enumeration areas within Malawi (at
least 25% of time)
Suitably qualified and experience candidate should address their applications,
including a detailed CV and names of 3 traceable refs to The Finance and
Administration Manager, ICAP at Columbia University, Center for International
Programs, Samala House, 2nd Floor, Section B, P O Box 31604, Lilongwe 3, Email: icap-jobs-malawi@columbia.edu Please indicate @Community Mobilisation Coordinator –
Malawi PHIA’ in the subject line, Please do not attach any certificates when
submitted online, Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, The closing
date for receiving applications is 3rd April Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
This is a local hire position and the successful candidates will be an employee
of ICAP in Malawi and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment
which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
ICAP is an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce
All qualified applicants will received equal consideration for employment
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