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LWF Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

LWF Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

LWF Uganda looking for “Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before August 15, 2023.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of national and regional Lutheran denominations headquartered in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The federation was founded in the Swedish city of Lund in the aftermath of the Second World War in 1947 to coordinate the activities of the many differing Lutheran churches. Since 1984, the member churches are in pulpit and altar fellowship, with common doctrine as the basis of membership and mission activity.

LWF Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer Jobs 2023

The LWF has published a job vacancy announcement on August 02, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer to be based in Kyangwali, Uganda.

Recruiter Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
Position Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer
Location Kyangwali, Uganda
Country Uganda
Total Vacant Post 02
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Three years
Application Deadline August 15, 2023

LWF Job Vacancy 2023

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Implement SBCC Strategies: Collaborate with the Senior Nutrition Officer to develop and review educational materials (IEC/BCC) tailored to the local context. Ensure that SBCC strategies are aligned with project goals and adhere to standard guidelines.
  • Capacity Building and Quality Assurance: Liaise with health facilities to ensure the quality of IYCF/Nutrition capacity-building activities. Provide technical support to ensure proper implementation and adherence to guidelines.
  • Beneficiary Engagement and Accountability: Spearhead the accountability, communication, and participation (AAP) approach among beneficiaries and partners. Integrate gender, CRM, and Child Protection into the SBCC program to promote beneficiary participation and feedback.
  • Culturally Adapted Communication: Collaborate with other sector heads and technical officers to find creative ways to communicate and promote behavior change, adapting strategies to the local context and culture.
  • Community Mobilization: Organize community groups and generate resources to educate them on sustainable community involvement in nutrition, health, sanitation promotion livelihoods, Food security and resilience interventions.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Collaborate with the Communications lead to properly document the project’s human-interest stories, best practices, and lessons learned. Prepare and submit periodic reports on project progress and results.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Implement systematic monitoring and evaluation of SBCC systems to enhance the quality and effectiveness of project outcomes. Conduct field-level monitoring and provide appropriate recommendations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with various stakeholders, including local government and other development actors, to address social behaviors impacting nutrition and health within the target communities.
  • Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.
  • Undertake other related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.

Position in Organization:

  • Job Title: Social Behavioral Change Communication(SBCC Officer)
  • of Positions: Two (2)
  • Place of Assignment: LWF Palorinya and Kyangwali Sub Program
  • Reports To: Senior Nutrition Officer
  • Starting date: ASAP
  • Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility of extension)
  • The closing date for applications: 15 August 2023

Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Community Psychology, Social Sciences, or Public Health with minimum of 03 years’ experience in community nutrition, public health related implementation
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementation of community Nutrition, MIYCAN with ability to articulate linkages with health sensitive programs.
  • Knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet and software use like ENA, SPSS plus other programs advantageous
  • Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the work place
  • Diplomatic and culturally sensitive and Must be able to ride a motorcycle

Special Skills, Aptitude, or Personality Requirements:

  • Creativity, Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills;
  • Ability to inspire and build capacity of field staff;
  • Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills;
  • Information Technology (MS Office, EXCEL, POWER POINT, Virtual meetings);
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.
  • Valid riding license

How to Apply LWF Social Behavioral Change Communication Officer Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://www.lutheranworld.org/get-involved/open-positions#op-587193-social-behavioral-change-communication-sbcc-officer-national-position

The Closing Date: August 15, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars Details Link
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Official Website www.lutheranworld.org
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