Job Description

• Provides technical support and assistance in the development, management and facilitation of the implementation of the Child and Family Welfare National Policy's communication strategy, plan of action and activities for strategic communication and promotion for social and behavioural change in support of programme delivery of child protection. 
• In collaboration with secretariat senior management and donor organisations, the programme officer provides technical assistance in and contributes to the development,
  • management and facilitation of the implementation of the Child Protection Social Drive's communication policy,
  • strategy and plans of action aiming at general public and service providers through: behaviour development change at individual/household levels;
  • social mobilization of civil society organisations;
  • increased community participation in development programmes for positive social change;
  • network building; and
  • partnerships management. 

Detailed duties and responsibilities are;

•  Support the development or the Secretariat programming including servicing and contracts                     
• Contract management and reporting with institutional and private funders as well as network members                Secure project funding from institutional and private funders including identify and track emerging opportunities, contribute to design and development of project proposals, draft technical and financial proposals to secure funding and manage associate consultant contributions to proposal development                 
• Manage and coordinate meetings and reporting requirements                                 
• Support the process to identify, build and manage public and private partnerships including establish end maintain relationships with key contacts in strategic partner organizations 
• Represent the Social Drive Secretariat in relevant workshops, seiners and policy events                     
• Support information and communication needs                                     
• Provide technical assistance to the Social Drive Secretariat by strengthening system coordination, through field assessments and different sources of information     
• Monitoring the flow of supply and non-supply assistance to partners, including drafts supply and financial documentation, collecting and recording information on supply/non-supply inventory distribution and utilisation 
• Investigating queries regarding authorisation, delivery or payments and follows up with finance, administrative, supply and programme staff on processing of payments, advances to government and liquidation of accounts.  
•  Ensuring activities are in accordance with plans of action.                                    
• Communicate and coordinate with local counterparts and partner organizations on projects details.
• Recommends courses of action to the supervisor     

Remuneration: Based on experience  

Required Skills or Experience

• University degree in the social behavioral sciences (Sociology. Anthropology, Psychology) or related field 
• Five years or practical professional work experience in social development, preferably in the areas of participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, behavior change and community empowerment;                     
• At least two years' experience of working at community level         
• At least two years'  experience in administration and  programmed management 
• Multitasking and experience to work under pressure                                 
• Problem-solving and results-oriented attitude                                     
• Technical knowledge of social norms theory, behavioral and social change techniques                 
• Ability to manage information objectively, accurately end confidentially                             
• Teamwork and respect for diversity                                     
• Responsive and client-oriented                                         
• High degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership                         
• Willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment 
• Proven interpersonal skills, good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports     
• Computer knowledge, skills and practical experience including internet navigation, network, telecommunications and various office application