URGENTLY REQUIRED - Information and Communication Officer SAFE Program Indonesia

Posted by Sophie Howard on Monday, December 19, 2011

URGENTLY REQUIRED 

                                                                                        

Information
and Communication Officer –

Strategies Against Flu
Emergence (SAFE), USAID - Indonesia

 

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP) specializes in developing and implementing
behavior change communication (BCC) programs that reduce the risk of infection
and the spread of diseases that threaten public health.  As a partner to DAI on SAFE, CCP will develop
and implement a wide range of human and animal avian and pandemic influenza
prevention activities, including national awareness building and risk reduction
campaigns, community outreach and mobilization efforts, commercial sector
bio-security promotion and advocacy across the entire value chain, surveillance
system strengthening, hygiene and care-seeking promotions, and health service
delivery improvement related to rapid diagnosis, referral and treatment.

                                                    

Under the direct supervision of
the Social and Behavior Change Communication Manager in Jakarta, with
field-based oversight from the SAFE Chief of Party, the Information and Communication Officer (ICO) is responsible for
field-based support, development, and implementation of multi-channeled
behavior change initiatives that use mass media, mid-media, and knowledge
management gateways to reach intended audiences.  He / She will be primarily responsible for
supporting the SBCC Manager in the design and implementation of communication
and demand generation strategies that increase awareness, acceptance, and
sustainable adoption of H5N1 preventative and preparedness measures, including
the promotion of early detection and treatment of ILI in humans.  The Information and Communication Officer
will develop and implement evidence–based communication and ICT strategies to
shift social norms in the prevention, treatment and care of high risk
populations. 

 

The Information and
Communication Officer will liaise closely with the DAI Communications
Coordinator to ensure that project reports, documents, and success stories are
distributed widely and that a SBCC-focused web presence is developed, in
addition to designing e-learning courses for a wide range of program stakeholders.

 

The position requires strong organizational
skills, a high level of independent action, advocacy and networking skills and a focus on innovation and strategic
direction in health communication, more specifically, in avian and pandemic
influenza prevention or other relevant infectious disease.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

Ensure that project reports, documents, and
success stories are distributed widely Develop a Social Behavior Change Communication
web portal relevant to the goals of the SAFE projectAssist in the development of specific
communication strategies and work plans.Promote behaviors that improve household-level
care seeking in response to H5N1 related illness in high risk districts using a
targeted communication campaign. Work with SAFE team members to design, pretest,
and distribute print materials on Avian Influenza for each of the specific
target audiencesSeek, select, engage and monitor qualified
advertising or special service agencies to provide technical assistance in
support of the project. Be the key point of contact between the SAFE project
and these agencies. Develop and implement a social media work plan
for the SAFE project that includes a Face book page. Assist, as needed, with capacity building
activities that build local capacity in media and IEC development among
counterparts or other partner agenciesProvide
assistance to BCC and Social Mobilization field implementation as  needed.Initiate discussion and liaise with partners to
implement activities to increase knowledge of signs/symptoms and risk factors
for H5N1- related illness in people Disseminate best practices and lessons learned
between districtsProvide supportive input for communication and
demand generation activities of other partners and project NGOs for health
communication and advocacy as necessary. 
Travel within targeted regions of Indonesia, as
needed.Other activities as directed by SBCC-Manager or
SAFE Chief of Party.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

                                               

None.

 

Education and/or Experience :  

                
                              

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in health
communication or communication; with a minimum of  7 (seven)  years  experience in
health communication and behavior change. Candidate must have experience in
supporting large donor-driven projects from design to implementation with
proven success; demonstrate client interpersonal skills and ability to network
with stakeholders including government, donors, civil society and private
sector.  Prior experience working in Indonesia
(preferably within the context of avian and pandemic influenza) is highly
desirable.
Other Skills and Abilities :

                 
                             

Prior
experience in designing and executing evidence-based behavior change
communication that targets population-based behavior change, preferably
for improved health, bio-security, or population outcomesStrong
ability to carry out mass media and social media campaignsStrong
knowledge in the innovative applications of digital media, online media
and social mediaPrior
experience in working with government Prior
experience in building capacity of government officialsSound
understanding of health systems, community participation, gender and
equity challenges in the IndonesiaSkills in
conducting formative research, and converting findings into high impact
campaigns and materialsSome
understanding of the monitoring and evaluation of behavior change
communicationExperience
in  procuring and managing
sub-contractsProven
experience in penetrating rural marketsSkills in
social marketing and media planning

 Ability to ensure all activities adhere to
applicable donor regulations (USAID) and Indonesian laws.

 

Language Skills :

                                               

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common
scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to effectively present information to
government officials, funding organization, public groups, and/or boards of
directors.Excellent written and oral communication skills
in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

                       

The closing
date for applications is 2nd
of January, 2012. Interested
candidates shall submit their application and CV to hrd.indo@jhuccp.or.id by quoting 'ICO –
SAFE' as  the subject. No photographs or graphics
are allowed in the attachment. Only short listed candidate will be notified for
interviews. Due to the immediate requirement for the position the interview
shall be started as soon as suitable candidate is being identified.

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