The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is driven by the
vision of a world without malnutrition. GAIN is a Swiss based
international organization that mobilizes public-private partnerships
and provides financial and technical support to deliver nutritious foods
to those people most at risk of malnutrition. The organization is
delivering improved nutrition to an estimated 700 million people in more
than 30 countries, half of whom are women and children.
Behavior Change Communications Officer
Behavior Change Communications Officer
The Behavior Change Communications Officer shall provide support to the GAIN Indonesia office and specifically the Nutritious Foods for Children and Mothers Initiative by working on Behavior Change Communication campaigns in Indonesia. S/he will work in close collaboration with research teams based in Indonesia and overseas and with creative and activation agencies in Indonesia. The position will report to the GAIN Indonesia Country Manager.
Responsibilities
- Oversee work done by a creative agency to ensure that formative research is translated into a BCC campaign including supervising pre-testing of campaign ideas and getting approval from government.
- Check communication materials prepared by creative and activation agencies to ensure consistency with the campaign theme(s).
- Liaison between GAIN and the research agencies in Indonesia and overseas for upcoming formative research projects in 2014.
- Be responsible for drafting official communications in Bahasa Indonesia as required by the country team.
- Prepare communications material (press releases, write-ups detailing progress of various projects) for submission to the Communications Team in London to post on our website and for local release.
- Assist in planning of events and oversee media relations by drafting materials and communication material.
- Ensure the delivery and quality of printed materials, manage their stock and define needs for events and mailings.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in: marketing development with a food or pharmaceutical company dealing with creative and activation agencies OR client servicing for an advertising agency dealing with international clients OR handling communications for an international organization or large company.
- Experience in public health is highly desirable but not essential.
Skills & Attributes
- Analytical , with the ability to effectively liaise with creative and research agencies and government offices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Highly flexible, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Proven writing and editing skills in both above languages.
- Skilled in MS Office, Photoshop, InDesign.
Education
- Professional diploma or university degree in communications or related areas.
If you are interested, please, send your CV and cover letter via: http://jobs.gainhealth.org
CLOSING DATE: 27 December 2013
