Vacancy title:
Social and Behavior Change Communication Manager (SBCC) Manager

Jobs at:
Program for Accessible health, Communication and Education (PACE)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 3rd February 2017

Duty Station:
Kololo

Job details:

Program for Accessible health, Communication and Education (PACE) is a Ugandan indigenous health organization leading solutions in the health market through the private sector. We deploy social marketing approaches to measurably improve the health of Ugandans. For more information, please visit www.pace.org.ug

Your Contribution Develop and propose PACE's overall SBCC strategic vision; | Contribute to annual marketing planning and take leadership in crafting SBCC strategies to support the attainment of g behavioral and marketing; | Develop strategic partnerships with community based, national and international partners and organizations, to strengthen PACE's SBCC interventions; | Represent PACE at national level, on SBCC-related Technical Working Groups and in other relevant for a; | Oversee the development of Interpersonal Communication (lPC) agent training curricula; | Leverage innovations to develop referral and incentive schemes and systems to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness; | Conduct periodic field visits to monitor progress and provide quality assurance and support supervision; | Participate in proposal writing and the development of responsive SBCC strategies to meet project objectives; | Liaise with Program Team Leads to understand programmatic needs and expectations to be accomplished through 'SBCC and develop appropriate strategies; | Develop and implement a capacity plan for PACE SBCC teams, and coach and mentor staff both at HQ and at implementation level; | Monitor all SBCC budgets and work plans and ensure optimal burn rates and timely activity implementation; l Take the lead in ensuring PACE is abreast and up-to-date with developments in SBCC theory and practice and that these are integrated as necessary; | Document success stories and best practices for public dissemination;

Academic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Communications, social sciences or Humanities; | Advanced degree. (Public Health or related field) and advantage; | Demonstrated success in generating innovative and effective behavior change or marketing solutions; I Previous experience in the development and implementation of Social Behavioral Change Communication strategies and programs; | Experience in leading the implementation of community based interventions; I A minimum of 5 years’ experience developing communication campaigns and materials; | Experience in program management; | Experience in supervising teams; | Previous experience with a donor funded Non-governmental organization is preferred; I Demonstrated ability to work with various partners including donors, MoH, Local governments, CBO's and NGO's. '

Competencies Excellent writing and presentation skills; l Excellent verbal and written communication skills; | Results Driven; Tracks the completion of activities and ensures follow-up; l Develop others; | Coaches others and helps them develop their knowledge and skills; | Ability to work effectively with other regional functions teams in support of PACE customers; | Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrable ability to identify customer needs and present.
PACE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. PACE is also committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with PACE’s child protection policy.

Job application procedure
How to apply interested candidates should send applications and detailed CV5 by email to: pace@pace.org.ug or deliver their CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for to: The Head of People and Culture, PACE by close of business Friday 3rd February 2017 at Plot 3, Mackenzie Vale, Kololo, P. O. Box 21659, Kampala.