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.
The Communications/Media Specialist will
provide technical
oversight and assistance to the project in the areas of social and behavior
change communication (SBCC), capacity strengthening, community mobilization, media
engagement, and advocacy.
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 submit CV/resume and
cover letter including salary requirements to genderdepartment@fhi360.org. Please specify source in your
application.
