FHI 360 Job Vacancy: Communications / Media Specialist - Jayapura
About FHI 360:
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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications/Media Specialist.
Description:
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Communications/Media Specialist for the upcoming USAID/Indonesia BERSAMA Gender-based Violence Eastern Indonesia project. The purpose of this project will be to reduce gender-based violence in targeted districts in Eastern Indonesia by generating demand for more and better services to combat GBV. Illustrative activities could include capacity building of NGOs and women’s groups to better advocate for services; increasing the awareness of the problem of GBV in Eastern Indonesia, and improving the ability of CSOs and legal providers to assist victims of GBV.
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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications/Media Specialist.
Description:
FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Communications/Media Specialist for the upcoming USAID/Indonesia BERSAMA Gender-based Violence Eastern Indonesia project. The purpose of this project will be to reduce gender-based violence in targeted districts in Eastern Indonesia by generating demand for more and better services to combat GBV. Illustrative activities could include capacity building of NGOs and women’s groups to better advocate for services; increasing the awareness of the problem of GBV in Eastern Indonesia, and improving the ability of CSOs and legal providers to assist victims of GBV.
FHI 360 anticipates that the Communications/Media Specialist will be based in Jayapura, Papua but with project-funded travel to other parts of Papua and Jakarta, Indonesia. This position is contingent on project funding.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Ensures SBCC efforts are evidence-based, community-driven and in line with provisions of the award.
- Leads and contributes to the development of SBCC strategies for a variety of local audiences.
- Leads and contributes to the planning, design, and implementation of SBCC activities at the community level.
- Develops and tests materials, working with, and providing technical direction to, creative agencies.
- Designs, drafts, tests, finalizes, places, and monitors mass and other media in support of program activities.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred, or its international equivalent in International Communication, Social and Behavior Change Communication; Social Marketing; Education; or Social Sciences.
- Minimum15+ year’s relevant experience in designing and managing education campaigns and activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a USAID or other donor-funded project A
- Solid understanding and appreciation of USAID and USAID project processes, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong intercultural supervisory and team building skills and experience.
- Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
- Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
- Fluency in Bahasa required with strong English skills highly desired.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may apply online through FHI 360's Career Portal at HERE or through the Employment section at HERE. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.
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