Behavior Change Specialist Job in Uganda at FHI360

Job title: Behavior Change Specialist
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Company: FHI360

About FHI360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

The Behavior Change Specialist/Technical Advisor I will have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of behavior change and communication activities, ensuring overall program activities achieve measurable health impacts and related results. She/he will work closely with the COP and the Project’s technical staff, other stakeholders, advertising and media related organizations and the community to ensure effective formative development, planning, delivery and documentation of the water and sanitation social and behavior change strategy. She/he must demonstrate exceptional technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold MPH, MBA or engineering field (civil or environmental)
At least 5-8 years of experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication, both for water supply and sanitation activities.
Past experience in coordination, planning, monitoring large scale public health initiatives with government
Subject-matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication (BCC), and local capacity building.
Deep knowledge and understanding of CLTS and WASH methodologies
 
How to apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter with an updated resume including salary requirements by e-mail to: uganda-info@fhi360.org. Please indicate the job reference in the subject line of your email.
Application Closing date: September 15, 2014 - 5pm