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• Steer the implementation and monitoring of the demand creation and
  SBCC work plans in the districts of support.
• Actively participate in the development of the district and site
  work plans and ensure that the SBCC and demand creation activities are
  well integrated in line with the project SBCC strategy.
• Actively participate in mapping of communities that are underserved
  or hotspots and micro-target them for enhanced integrated health services
  uptake.
• Actively participate in the development and distribution of SBCC/IEC
  collateral, materials and services.
• Lead the process of selecting and orienting SBCC agents and other
  key stakeholders at the community level in increase adoption of health
  practices and demand for integrated health services.
• Co-ordinate the concept testing and pre-testing of all communication
  materials that are developed.
• Work in liaison with the supervisor, develop and oversee
  dissemination of SBCC messages and campaign materials, training/capacity
  building of other staff and oversight of SBCC activities.
• Execute the project’s communication campaigns, i.e. Above-The-Line
  (mass media) communication, Community Interpersonal communication, and
  Social Media communication campaigns.
• Disseminate targeted communication materials that increase public
  knowledge about benefits of adhering to healthy behaviours, and carry out
  community sensitization campaigns for targeted beneficiaries.
• Assist the demand creation advisor in supervision and monitoring of
  ongoing function and technical trouble-shooting for integral services,
  such as mass media activities.
• Working with the M&E staff and SBCC Manager to monitor and
  evaluate the progress and impact of SBCC activities.
• Assisting in documenting project results and impacts in various
  forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client
  satisfaction, and other areas, and contributing to regular quarterly and
  annual reporting.
• Utilize communication and branding guidelines in the day-to-day
  implementation of integrated project communication activities and
  results-oriented interventions, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to
  set guidelines.
• Work closely with the respective District Local Governments, VHTs,
  and key partners to ensure that Above-The-Line (mass media) communication,
  Community Interpersonal communication, and Social Media Communication
  campaigns and interventions are effectively and efficiently implemented in
  the targeted districts.
• Prepare and send weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on
  the project’s communication activities.
• Prepare and send periodic status reports to the supervisor for
  project monitoring and evaluation.

• The applicant for the USAID EGPAF RHITES Social and Behaviour Change
  Communication Officer job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s Degrees in
  social sciences, Public Health or Mass Communication, or other related
  degree.
• Possession of Post Graduate training in health communication will be
  an added advantage.
• A minimum of four years’ relevant experience working in public
  health communication programming for development/humanitarian
  projects/programs in a donor environment, in managing social behavior
  change communication campaigns, and in monitoring public health
  communication-related projects of similar scope in a social marketing
  field.
• Demonstrated handling of BCC interventions and hands-on experience
  in driving targeted SBCC campaigns, and in communication stakeholder
  management, digital marketing tools, and social media is essential.
• Ability to translate technical material for programming through
  various media channels, including broadcast and mobile technology-based
  media.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national
  programs and technical staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication or interpersonal skills
  is a must.
• Good analytical skills and ability to support a cross section of
  frontline health workers
• Ability and willingness to travel within the supported districts in
  South West Uganda.

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