Job Purpose
Under the supervision of Director Community Systems, SBCC, Gender & Youth, the Senior Technical Advisor for SBCC is responsible for 1) managing all phases of development and implementation of SBCC strategy and activities in the RHITES-EC project; 2) guiding SBCC team members in implementation, as well identifying technical assistance and training needs to support team members; 3) strengthening URC’s SBCC capabilities through program development efforts and contributions to successful integrated implementation; 4) staying informed of and applying evidenced-based SBCC innovations and best practices to the USAID RHITES-EC project ; and 5) defining and supporting USAID RHITES-EC knowledge management activities in the areas of SBCC and integrated health services.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide strategic level guidance and technical support to SBCC team in the USAID RHITES-EC project
• In coordination with other components’ teams and technical advisors, guide the process of developing and deploying communication and SBCC interventions and measuring/ monitoring the results, including communication and behavioral outcomes
• Promote and support the development of quality job aids and other materials to support technical implementation.
• Participate in communities of practice on technical areas, SBCC, and related subjects
• Actively contribute to knowledge management, which may include documenting relevant findings and success stories.
• Facilitate exchanges among team members and partners through SBCC technical work groups and SBCC technical knowledge groups to strengthen capabilities.
• Oversee the implementation of SBCC strategy interventions, activities and materials, as well as monitoring and evaluation of communication and behavior outcomes.

Required Experience & Qualifications
• Graduate degree in Public Health, behavioral sciences, health communication, health promotion and education, nutrition, or related field (or its equivalent).
• Minimum of ten years of experience in SBCC as applied to global health/nutrition programs.
• Experience in leading strategic planning for and providing technical support to programs that integrate health/nutrition and BCC programs and health promotion and health education.
• Experience in communication and behavioral based measurement and evaluation (M&E). Experience with qualitative research methods used in pretesting of concepts, materials and interventions. Superior ability to apply research to program design and improvement.
• State of the art knowledge of SBCC theories, approaches, and interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative programs, networks, linkages with clients and collaborating organizations.
• Exceptional writing skills (to include report, and technical writing experience) in addition to strong editing and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team.
• Familiarity with USAID programs and initiatives, the Global Health Initiative, and PEPFAR.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, pay attention to details and handle a variety of efficiently and effectively.

Required Experience & Qualifications
• Fluency and ability to work professionally in English and (desirable) one Ugandan regional language.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field approximately 50% of the time

Desired Experience & Qualifications
• Experience with USAID, PEPFAR and or other donor projects.
• Experience collaborating and developing partnerships with Ministries of Health/National Programs, District Local Governments, donors, NGOs, and/or other stakeholders on HIV/TB and/or RMNCH initiatives in alignment with national strategic plans.
• Experience in managing quality improvement interventions and technical/institutional capacity building programs.
• Experience working within Uganda is strongly preferred.

Qualified applicants should hand deliver OR send via E-mail their complete applications with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references by Friday, August 28th, 2020 at 2: 00 p.m. addressed to:

Senior Human Resource Officer
University Research Co., LLC – Centre for Human Services
Plot 1 Bridge Lane, Mpumudde Division
P.O. Box 5053, Jinja, Uganda

Tel: +256 (0) 393 217 617, +256 200 300 900
E-mail: [email protected]