To support the Ministry of health to expand its vaccine campaign to the south nippes and grand anse departments with the aim to reach this population with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about vaccine acceptance. Based on the level of vaccine hesitancy in the area, EpiC will apply a robust context/friendly social and behavior change communication approach to activities that will expressly be designed to promote positive change toward covid-19 acceptance with a focus on health care providers. To this end, FHI360 is seeking to recruit an experienced Behavior Change Communication (BCC) technical Advisor to lead the vaccine component of the EPIC project in Haiti.
Fonctions
The SBCC TA position will be responsible for leading EpiC Vaccine and BCC components which will be implemented in 3 departments (Nippes, South and Grand Anse). The successful candidate will collaborate with key local stakeholders, particularly MSPP representatives at central and departmental level especially Vaccine unit, BCC unit and Community health unit toward the reduction of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and promotion of vaccine intake amongst all vaccine target groups in the targeted regions. The SCBCC technical advisor will be responsible for all project coordination for this component including appropriate trainings for health care providers at institutional and community level, assure conformity with strategic plans developed at central level (ex Covid-19 vaccine approved messages), and all project quality and reporting requirements. Candidates for the position should have extensive experience in Community-based Social and Behavior communication and implementation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical
¥ Overall project management, including ensuring technical quality and staff supervision;
¥ Development and implementation of the project communication strategy based on the national strategy
¥ Ensure the planning, implementation, and overall monitoring of the project in order to achieve the set objectives
¥ Lead project communication/messaging design and development of implementation activities (strategic planning, program presentation, awareness, and project meetings), as appropriate;
¥ Use of MSPP’s overall Covid-19 communication plan for vaccine sensitization, local studies already undertaken to gain a deeper understanding of the SBCC challenges to be addressed and of the social and behavioral drivers that facilitate or act as barriers to uptake of vaccines;
¥ Liaise with relevant technical personnel within MSPP and with other organizations in the communities to coordinate the diffusion of communication tools, including media products which promote key behavior change messaging where appropriate
¥ Work closely with the EpiC Community Engagement and Mobilization Technical Advisor at central level and assure synergy of action at the departmental level in the targeted communes.
¥ Ensure budget planning and monitoring of expenses related to planned activities
¥ Ensure compliance with FHI360 procedures and standards in project implementation as well as donor contractual obligations.
Coordination & Relationship Building
¥ Coordinate with various relevant local stakeholders, particularly liaising with and ensuring effective relationships with local MSPP representatives, particularly its designated Communication experts.
¥ Coordinate with partners and local authorities for the implementation of sensitization activities (such as PANOS where they exist);
¥ Coordinate with FHI360 departments (Administration, Procurement, Finance lead) to ensure full compliance with the organization’s policy, procedures, and standards;
¥ Purposely build strategic and diverse relationships on the field at the community level, and engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact of the project.
¥ In coordination with Program Manager interact or liaise with donor technical representatives as appropriate.
Management
¥ Manage three project staff, ensuring a strong project management structure, providing support and guidance at various levels;
¥ Lead all project reporting; and, in coordination with the M&E officer, keep a log of all lessons learned during the project toward project improvement;
¥ Make frequent visits to the field, taking time to visit activities, interacting with partners including MOH, as well as local health authorities and stakeholders;
¥ Promote FHI360s safeguarding commitments and standards in the context of the SBCC project;
Others
¥ Work flexibly and take on additional tasks as may be delegated to meet programmatic objectives.
¥ Participate in team, internal, and local coordination meetings; as well as trainings related to this component and also relevant workshops as appropriate.
¥ Ensure that SBCC activities adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety, security, and wellbeing principles.
Qualifications Requises
Education & Experience:
¥ University degree in communication, public health, social studies, or a related field, ? Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management;
¥ Relevant technical knowledge, skills, and extensive work experience in behavior change communication and development of communications tools and materials; M&E a plus
¥ Good written and verbal communication skills in French, Creole. English a plus
¥ Experience in undertaking similar work at the community level;
¥ In-depth understanding of project cycle management, Logical Framework Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation, reporting, and communication strategies/tools.
Key Attributes:
¥ Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to local cultural practices and beliefs and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal access to information.
¥ Excellent communication and facilitation skills and ability to accommodate different views, understanding, and experience of project participants
