Job Title: Social Behaviour Change Specialist
Organisation: Concern
WorldWide
WorldWide
Project: Resiliency
through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition (RWANU)
through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition (RWANU)
Duty Station: Moroto Town, Karamoja, Uganda
About Concern:
Concern Worldwide is an
Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation
dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate
elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation
dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate
elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
About RWANU:
Concern Worldwide Uganda is
implementing a USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Aid programme
called “Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition RWANU”)
in Karamoja. RWANU will focus on two strategic objectives to reduce food
insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties in 4
districts of Karamoja: (1) Improved availability and access to food and (2)
reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five.
implementing a USAID-funded PL 480 Title II Development Food Aid programme
called “Resiliency through Wealth, Agriculture and Nutrition RWANU”)
in Karamoja. RWANU will focus on two strategic objectives to reduce food
insecurity among vulnerable rural populations in selected sub-counties in 4
districts of Karamoja: (1) Improved availability and access to food and (2)
reduced malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers and children under five.
Job Summary: The Social Behaviour Change Specialist will be responsible for the
implementation of the Social and Behaviour Change Strategy and to translate the
strategy into an action plan. In addition, the Social Behaviour Change
Specialist role will be to develop the necessary components of this plan and to
coordinate the implementation of the plan in Karamoja.
implementation of the Social and Behaviour Change Strategy and to translate the
strategy into an action plan. In addition, the Social Behaviour Change
Specialist role will be to develop the necessary components of this plan and to
coordinate the implementation of the plan in Karamoja.
Qualifications, Skills
& Experience:
& Experience:
- The
Social Behaviour Change Specialist must possess a relevant university
degree or equivalent in Health related field - A
minimum of five years’ experience in social behaviour change in a
challenging environment, preferably with an international NGO. - The
applicant should be proficient in Ngakarimajong and English, both oral and
written; - Prior
experience in developing and implementing social and behaviour change
communication strategies and materials; - Experience
in nutrition technical knowledge; - Excellent
interpersonal skills; - Demonstrates
excellent training/facilitation skills; - Demonstrated
experience in working in partnership with local government and Ministry of
Health Staff; - Familiarity
with Mother Care Groups; - Extensive
skills in data analysis software.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs (max 4 pages) with
a covering letter, copies of relevant certificates, with day time contacts,
names and addresses of three (3) work related referees. ‘The applications
should be sent and addressed to: The Human Resources Department, Concern
Worldwide Uganda, Kampala or via email to: [email protected].
candidates should submit their applications and detailed CVs (max 4 pages) with
a covering letter, copies of relevant certificates, with day time contacts,
names and addresses of three (3) work related referees. ‘The applications
should be sent and addressed to: The Human Resources Department, Concern
Worldwide Uganda, Kampala or via email to: [email protected].
NB:
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Concern
is an equal opportunities & corruption intolerant employer. We actively
welcome applications from all sections of the community. Qualified women are
highly encouraged to apply.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Concern
is an equal opportunities & corruption intolerant employer. We actively
welcome applications from all sections of the community. Qualified women are
highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 20th December,
2013
2013
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