World Vision,Behaviour Change Communication/CLTS Advisor Jobs in Uganda - 2015

Closing date: 31 Jul 2015

Position: Behaviour Change Communication/CLTS Advisor (contingent upon project award).

Report to: Chief of Party

Location: Kampala Uganda

Purpose of the Position: To develop and implement evidence based communication strategies to address WASH interventions including Behaviour Change Communications BCC) as well as Community-Led Total SanitationMajor Responsibilities:• Coordinate and maintains overall responsibility for technical oversight of all the BCC/CLTS component of the grant in collaboration with other team members and partners• Assist the COP in the planning, development and periodic appraisals of BCC/CLTS technical materials and tools to assure their compliance with the policies and strategies of the government• Lead in the development, revisions and implementation of CLTS and WASH related tools, guidelines, materials and methodologies to promote community problem solving and decision-making concerning health, hygiene and sanitation issues• Facilitate the production of simple WASH friendly technologies and promote their use through the systems and structures established by partner organizations• Support the integration of public health concepts into WASH activities and ensure close collaboration with health, education and district assembly sub-sectors, including hygiene promotion and community mobilization• Ensure that gender issues are considered in the design and implementation of BCC strategies• Support the COP to represent the project at WASH forums and technical sessions. OtherCompetencies/Attributes:• In sympathy with Christian values, able to stand above denominational diversities.Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience• Master’s Degree in public health, engineering, business or similar field• At least 10 years of general public health expertise including engagement of government counterparts in coordination, planning and monitoring of initiatives.• Proven experience in undertaking at-scale public health activities.• Demonstrated understanding of behavior change strategies including experience formative research, strategy development and implementation.• Deep understanding of CLTS and typical WASH BC methodologies.Working Environment / Conditions: • Work environment: Office-based with frequent travel to the field• Travel: 15% Domestic/international travel is required.• On call:Qualified Ugandan Nationals working in the diaspora but wishing to come back home are encouraged to apply.How to apply:Please get the details of the Job and how to apply and more information about us from our Website: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-uganda. Please apply only through this site