Population Services International District mobilization officer Jobs in Uganda
Population Services International District mobilization officer Jobs in Uganda
We are looking for a suitable candidate to take on the role of District Mobilization Officer.
This position will lead the implementation of all Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) efforts with a focus on increasing uptake of Family Planning (FP) particularly permanent methods for both women and men in the assigned project area in line with the program objectives and donor requirements.
SOUNDS INTERESTING? READ ON…
Your Contribution
Social Behavior Change for demand generation
Lead the implementation of social behavior change activities across the
implementation districts in line with the permanent methods demand creation strategy.
Lead the implementation of a communications initiative to increase awareness and acceptance of permanent methods in the project area.
Conduct routine analysis of multi-level SBCC efforts including eHealth platforms, community engagement and in turn create, execute and document Data to Action plans.
Participate in the review of data collected from the field and in any assessments for learning and program improvement.
Distribute, track and reconcile IEC materials in the project area in line with the supply chain management procedures.
Planning and Quality Assurance:
Contribute to all SBC planning, SBCC strategy development and review processes including co-creation and iteration processes.
Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets for the execution of all demand creation related activities in the project area.
Collect and compile monthly, quarterly or any reports relating to the program and submit these in a time.
Advocacy, PR and partnership development
Build and maintain advocacy/networking efforts amongst relevant stakeholders particularly Districts and other RH Partners.
Innovatively engage stakeholders to support uptake of FP services particularly permanent methods in both public and private sector facilities.
Build capacity (Training, Mentoring and coaching) of the village health teams to increase informed demand for FP methods particularly the permanent methods in the project area.
Knowledge management
Maintain records of all SBCC activities, events, minutes of meetings held and ensure these are shared routinely.
Document and share best practices as agreed upon behavior change indicators in the implementation districts with implementing partners and PSI.
Routinely monitor progress on the implementation of the permanent methods demand creation strategy and flag areas for improvement.
Document and share quarterly SBC/demand creation learnings with the SBC coordinator.
Risk Management:
Implement risk management activities to mitigate operational and financial risks.
The Basics
Degree in Development Studies, Communications, Public Health, Community Psychology, Social Sciences.
Additional training in Public health, Project Planning and Management, Monitoring and evaluation, SBC is an added advantage
A minimum of three years’ experience in community engagement, working with rural communities and engaging local partners including local government
WHAT WOULD GET US EXCITED?
Excellent interpersonal and public communication skills, organizational skills, with a problem-solving attitude and as a self-starter who works both independently and as a collaborative team player.
An ability to plan/schedule work activities independently, with minimum supervision.
Experience in community mobilization and engagement including young people
to participate in programs.
Experience of budgeting and handling finances to deliver project activities.
Experience working with young people for SRHR programming and ehealth platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work with various partners including MoH, Local governments, CBOs and other NGOs.
Strong understanding of health services standards particularly through a health promotion lens.
Good report writing and presentation skills coupled with good knowledge of Ms Office programs including Word, Excel and power point.
Proficient social media user across all key channels including Office 360, Facebook and WhatsApp.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:
• Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work.
You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
• Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
• Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.
• Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.
• Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
• Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments
through thick and thin.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter addressed to the Human Resources
and Administration Manager, PSIU, and an updated CV ONLY to
apply@psiug.org indicating the Job title in the subject of the email.
Applications should reach us not later than 5.00pm (1700H) on Monday December 14th, 2020.
Applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit
your application as soon as possible!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
**Please note PSI Uganda does not solicit for funds during any recruitment process.
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