Country: Zambia
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Overseas Strategic Consulting, Ltd. (OSC) seeks well-qualified applicants for a Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Specialist position in Zambia. The BCC Specialist will lead in the development of strategies, in planning, and in the implementation an integrated BCC strategy. Candidates must possess the skills and capacity to:
- Manage the project cycle, including planning, implementing, and designing IEC/BCC activities, including Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) support
- Participate in annual and quarterly project work plans
- Assist in the development and implementation of a BCC strategy, integrating community mobilization, training, mass media, and IPC activities
- Develop, in collaboration with other project staff, training materials for community organizations and local partners
- Conduct training sessions for community organizations and local partners in BCC
Requirements:
- Degree in communications, education, sociology, anthropology, or similar discipline with experience in BCC strategies and project management
- At least 5 years’ experience in BCC/community mobilization, preferably related to education
- Must be detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to work as a team member and individually
- Experience in training (creating training materials, organizing, and conducting training sessions)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Must be willing to travel
How to apply:
Established in 1992, OSC (www.oscltd.com) provides strategic communications, ICT, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support for development missions in challenging environments around the world. Using research-based strategies, OSC provides qualitative and quantitative research, technical assistance, and advisory services to donor agencies, governments, private institutions, and civil society organizations, building institutional communications capacity in a multitude of sectors and subject areas. For consideration, please email resume/CV and cover letter via email (osc@oscltd.com) using the subject line: BCC Specialist - Zambia. OSC is committed to recruiting, employing, promoting, and retaining the best-qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.