Position: Social and Behavior Change Communication Director
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the Social and Behavior Change Communication Director for the USAID-funded Community Health and Nutrition Project.
The Community Health and Nutrition Project (CHN) aims to improve the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under the age of two by achieving measurable improvements in maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and postpartum family planning (PPFP) behaviors. It also works to help the Government of Jordan (GOJ) respond to immediate risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) and social and behavior change (SBCC) needs related to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Job Summary:
The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Director is a senior level position. S/He leads two major components on the Community Health and Nutrition Project: (1) The Social Behavior and Change Component and the (2) COVID19 Component. S/he serves as the main point of contact for CHN on COVID-19 and all SBCC related work with USAID/Jordan, the Ministry of Health, other Government of Jordan counterparts, international donors, and local partners. The Social and Behavior Change Communication Director provides technical leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight for the technical areas of the project listed above and is a member of the senior management team.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
The successful individual is required to meet the following minimum requirements:
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Deadline for application is October 25, 2022 COB.