Society for Family Health (SFH), one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health – is recruiting for a Manager, Strategic Behavioral Communication.
SFH works in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United State Agency for International Development (USAID).
It offers professionals opportunities for career advancement; a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
The Organisation requires competent candidates for the position:
MANAGER, STRATEGIC BEHAVIORAL COMMUNICATION (based in Abuja)
Job Profile:
Report to the Associate Director, Strategic Behavioral Communications (SBC) or designate.
• The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs.
• Whilst reporting to the AD SBC, S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative brief campaigns to address identified gap that communication must fill.
Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:
• Must possess a first degree in mass communication, behavioral or social sciences, a Master degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in related functions, probably in a reputable NGO, or media organisation
• Must be a good custodian of communication related research brief and documents
• Must be a person who can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
• Knowledgeable about IPCs, FGDs and how to translate research outcomes to campaign messages
• Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to our SFH‘s core programme areas
• Must possess self-confidence, excellent inter- personal and networking skills
• Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a dive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Experience in print media or audio-visual production will be of an added advantage
Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position “Ref” as subject, should be addressed to the Associate Director HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well current remuneration and comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating clearly your telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirement need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 22nd December, 2009.
Email: mgrsbc@sfhnigeria.org
