Behaviour Change Communication Specialist

ACHAP seeks to appoint a suitably qualified candidate with strong commitment to programme implementation for the position of Behaviour Change Communication Specialist for the upcoming Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Project. The position is contingent upon award of funds. Knowledge of the Botswana political, social, cultural, and environmental and development context is strongly preferred, as such Batswana nationals are encouraged to apply

The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence informed behaviour change communication interventions supported by ACHAP at national and operational area level. The position will be based in Gaborone

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists national level partners and supports the operational area teams in planning for Behaviour Change;
• Assists Programmes and implementing partners in the development of appropriate M&E indicators and tools for monitoring behaviour change;
• Work with M&E; to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of SBCC activities.
• Assists in identifi cation of behaviour change training needs for Programme staff and implementing partner staff;
• Provides technical support for the development and dissemination of IEC material;
• Maintains an accurate and up to date database on ACHAP supported programmes;
• Conducts or out sources behaviour change training in order to address the identifi ed skills gaps;
• Documents project results, impact and best practice in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc in order to strengthen SBCC programming;
• Represents ACHAP on technical working groups/committees as required;

Desired Skills and Experience

Masters of Health Education and Promotion, Public Health or related fi eld
• At least 5 years of experience at senior offi cer level in projects of similar or related nature, size, and
complexity, with national or local governments, NGOs, or donors;
• Experience and demonstrated results in strategic behaviour change communication.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
• Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of HIV and AIDS programs.
• Planning, Capacity Building, Development of M&E indicators and tools for BCC
• Database maintenance, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision, Leadership
• Familiarity and understanding of CDC or USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of
other donors, donor-funded projects, community-based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.

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