OSC is seeking
locally resident BCC Specialists for a project in Malawi. BCC Specialists will
provide technical assistance in planning, developing, and implementation of
health and climate change-related BCC activities for a government contract in
Malawi. BCC specialists should be experienced in d
eveloping BCC strategies
related to issues of family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health
(MNCH), and other public health topics. BCC Specialists will develop media and
community mobilization strategies, ensure cohesion and integration of BCC
objectives into all project interventions, participate in strategic and operational
planning, collect and analyze data from BCC activities, and coordinate with
regional and central offices in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
of BCC activities.
Qualifications:
- Residence
and ability to work in Malawi required - Fluency
in both English and at least one local language (e.g. Chewa, Lomwe, etc.)
strongly preferred - Degree
in a relevant area, such as communications, sociology, anthropology, or
related fields with experience in BCC and program management experience in
the field of Community Health - Minimum
5 years professional experience designing and implementing comprehensive,
research-driven BCC campaigns - Professional
experience in creating communications campaigns related to public health,
family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), youth health
education, or climate change - Experience
working in collaboration with NGOs and international donors such as USAID - Experience
in facilitation and training, and coaching/mentoring - Excellent
writing, editing, and interpersonal communications skills - Proficiency
in computer Microsoft Office Suite (World, Excel, and PowerPoint) required - Proficiency
in graphic design, audio, or video edit software preferred
Established in 1992,
OSC (www.oscltd.com) provides strategic
communications support for development missions in challenging environments
around the world. Using research-based strategies, OSC provides qualitative and
quantitative research, technical assistance, and advisory services to donor
agencies, governments, private institutions, and civil society organizations,
building institutional communications capacity in a multitude of sectors and
subject areas.
For consideration,
please email aweinstein@oscltd.com providing your resume/CV and cover letter
using the subject line: “Health BCC Specialist – Malawi”. OSC is
committed to recruiting, employing, promoting, and retaining the best-qualified
individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
