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Information and Communication Officer –Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE), USAID - Indonesia
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP) specializes in developing and implementing behavior change communication (BCC) programs that reduce the risk of infection and the spread of diseases that threaten public health. As a partner to DAI on SAFE, CCP will develop and implement a wide range of human and animal avian and pandemic influenza prevention activities, including national awareness building and risk reduction campaigns, community outreach and mobilization efforts, commercial sector bio-security promotion and advocacy across the entire value chain, surveillance system strengthening, hygiene and care-seeking promotions, and health service delivery improvement related to rapid diagnosis, referral and treatment.
Under the direct supervision of the Social and Behavior Change Communication Manager in Jakarta, with field-based oversight from the SAFE Chief of Party, the Information and Communication Officer (ICO) is responsible for field-based support, development, and implementation of multi-channeled behavior change initiatives that use mass media, mid-media, and knowledge management gateways to reach intended audiences. He / She will be primarily responsible for supporting the SBCC Manager in the design and implementation of communication and demand generation strategies that increase awareness, acceptance, and sustainable adoption of H5N1 preventative and preparedness measures, including the promotion of early detection and treatment of ILI in humans. The Information and Communication Officer will develop and implement evidence–based communication and ICT strategies to shift social norms in the prevention, treatment and care of high risk populations.
The Information and Communication Officer will liaise closely with the DAI Communications Coordinator to ensure that project reports, documents, and success stories are distributed widely and that a SBCC-focused web presence is developed, in addition to designing e-learning courses for a wide range of program stakeholders.
The position requires strong organizational skills, a high level of independent action, advocacy and networking skills and a focus on innovation and strategic direction in health communication, more specifically, in avian and pandemic influenza prevention or other relevant infectious disease.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure that project reports, documents, and success stories are distributed widely Develop a Social Behavior Change Communication web portal relevant to the goals of the SAFE projectAssist in the development of specific communication strategies and work plans.Promote behaviors that improve household-level care seeking in response to H5N1 related illness in high risk districts using a targeted communication campaign. Work with SAFE team members to design, pretest, and distribute print materials on Avian Influenza for each of the specific target audiencesSeek, select, engage and monitor qualified advertising or special service agencies to provide technical assistance in support of the project. Be the key point of contact between the SAFE project and these agencies. Develop and implement a social media work plan for the SAFE project that includes a Face book page. Assist, as needed, with capacity building activities that build local capacity in media and IEC development among counterparts or other partner agencies
Provide assistance to BCC and Social Mobilization field implementation as needed.Initiate discussion and liaise with partners to implement activities to increase knowledge of signs/symptoms and risk factors for H5N1- related illness in people Disseminate best practices and lessons learned between districtsProvide supportive input for communication and demand generation activities of other partners and project NGOs for health communication and advocacy as necessary. Travel within targeted regions of Indonesia, as needed.Other activities as directed by SBCC-Manager or SAFE Chief of Party.
Supervisory Responsibilities : None.
Education and/or Experience :
Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in health communication or communication; with a minimum of 7 (seven) years experience in health communication and behavior change.
Candidate must have experience in supporting large donor-driven projects from design to implementation with proven success; demonstrate client interpersonal skills and ability to network with stakeholders including government, donors, civil society and private sector.
Prior experience working in Indonesia (preferably within the context of avian and pandemic influenza) is highly desirable.
Other Skills and Abilities :
Prior experience in designing and executing evidence-based behavior change communication that targets population-based behavior change, preferably for improved health, bio-security, or population outcomes
Strong ability to carry out mass media and social media campaign
Strong knowledge in the innovative applications of digital media, online media and social media
Prior experience in working with government
Prior experience in building capacity of government officials
Sound understanding of health systems, community participation, gender and equity challenges in the Indonesia
Skills in conducting formative research, and converting findings into high impact campaigns and materials
Some understanding of the monitoring and evaluation of behavior change communication
Experience in procuring and managing sub-contracts
Proven experience in penetrating rural markets
Skills in social marketing and media planning
Ability to ensure all activities adhere to applicable donor regulations (USAID) and Indonesian laws.
Language Skills :
Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information to government officials, funding organization, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Excellent written and oral communication skills
in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
The closing date for applications is 2nd of January, 2012. Interested candidates shall submit their application and CV to hrd.indo@jhuccp.or.id by quoting 'ICO – SAFE' as the subject. No photographs or graphics are allowed in the attachment. Only short listed candidate will be notified for interviews. Due to the immediate requirement for the position the interview shall be started as soon as suitable candidate is being identified.
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