date: 31 Oct 2016
Position Description
The SBCC Specialist will provide
technical support and assistance in implementing nutrition and
agriculture-related SBCC activities for a government contract in Rwanda.
Candidates should be experienced in implementing SBCC strategies related to
issues of nutrition, agriculture, and other public health topics. The
Specialist will work closely with local counterparts, CBOs, and other
stakeholders to implement mobilization strategies, ensure cohesion and
integration of SBCC objectives into all project interventions, an
d collect and
analyze data from SBCC activities. The Specialist will support mass, social,
and community media campaigns to bolster SBCC activities, including local and
national radio, television, and print campaigns. Finally, the Specialist will identify
and work with implementing partners, NGOs, CBOs, communities, and local leaders
to complete strategic objectives, conduct community mobilization activities,
and coordinate activities through project work sites.
Requirements
- Residence and ability to work in Rwanda
required - Fluency in both English and Kinyarwanda
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, such as
communications, sociology, anthropology, or related fields - Minimum 5 years professional experience designing and
implementing comprehensive, research-driven SBCC campaigns - Professional experience in creating communications
products related to nutrition, agriculture, public health, and youth
health education - Experience working in collaboration with NGOs and
international donors - Experience in facilitation and training, and
coaching/mentoring - Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal
communications skills - Proficiency in computer Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint) required - Proficiency in graphic design, audio, or video editing
software preferred
Established in 1992, OSC (www.oscltd.com) provides strategic
communications and information communications technology support for
development missions in challenging environments around the world. For
consideration, please email resume/CV and cover letter via email (sbccosc@gmail.com)
using the subject line: “Social and Behavior Change Communications Specialist”.
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.
