Communications and Knowledge Management Advisor Specialist

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) a leader in global hea'th. is a non-profit public health management consulting and research organisation dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world,

JSI has submitted an application to USAID to implement an HIV and AIDS project in the Western Region of Ghana. If awarded, the goal of this project be to provide support to the Government Of Ghana (GOG) and to accelerate Ghana's progress in attaining the 90-90-90 UNAIDS targets by achieving epidemic control in one high

HIV burdened region by scaling up evidence-based interventions. Activities will include active case finding of persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Western Region (WR). putting and retaining them on treatment. and ensuring they are virally suppressed. The potential project, if awarded, is expected to be funded by USAID through the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) beginning in October 2019.

JSI seeks to recruit the following positions:

Position: Communications and Knowledge Management Advisor

Reports to:  Senior Strategic information Advisor

Location:  Takoradi

Job Summary

This is a full-time position that will be based in Takoradi, Ghana. The Communications and Knowledge Management Advisor Specialist is responsible to help define the behaviour change component of the project within the overall programme scope, and will develop strategies to promote appropriate changes in the enabling environment S/he will work with programme staff and partners, as well as short-term consultants, to develop the strategies to empower individuals and communities to practice Positive behaviours by improving their knowlege attitudes. skills and norms about key practices and promoting changing. S/he will also be responsible for the learning and knowledge management of the Project while overseeing the development and implementation of the communications strategy. The Communications and Knowledge Management Advisor, reports to the Snr. SI Advisor. S/he will also supervise The Strategic Behavioral and Communications (SBCC) Officer.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead in defining the behavior change communication component of the project within the overall programme scope, and will strategise and promote appropriate changes in the enabling environment Provide technical guidance and assistance in developing and promoting strategies for Communications and Knowledge management related to HIV treatment and care, and adherence and retention support for PLHIVs and key populations;
• Drive strategic branding of the programme to promote programme visibility and impact;
• Keep programme team updated on key news, events and information of relevance to the programme Organise events and workshops;
• Review and edit reports, training and marketing materials, press releases and other documents as may be required
• Work with stakeholders, including partnering NGOs and CSOs, to coordinate the development of cohesive SBCC strategies.
• Develop training curricula and other learning resources;
• Advises on Communications and Knowledge management strategy as it relates to policy, advocacy, leadership, governance and service delivery;
• Oversee the development of culturally sensitive SBCC messages, programme and materials that will be used by project staff and partners;
• Provide technical assistance In the areas of strategic communication and other behaviour-centre approaches;
• Manage the programs' social media activities
• Create internal document templates;
• Identify and develop storylines for publications and substantive articles to be published on wpb and in other media;
• Develop and maintain a resource library, as well as the public folder;
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor or the Chief of Party.

Qualifications          

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Knowledge Management or related field
• Minimum of 6 -10 years of increasingly responsible executing successful communication strategies. Extensive experience in social and behaviour change communication/empowerment Demonstrated experience providing capacity-building support to CSOs and NGOs.
• Experience working with and supporting a wide range of HIV and AIDS projects and programmes, such as combination prevention, and PMTCT.
• Experience In using Microsoft office package Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to use internet/online applications and GIS products will be an added advantage Fluency in English language.
• Sound experience in effectively using different communications media, including social media and or Experience working with USAID Missions, host country government,USG health agencies and/or USAID partner organisations desirable.
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills, as well as strong public presentation skills, including the ability to represent the project to key stakeholders.
• Experience working with USAID/PEPFAR highly desirable

Disclaimer: Roles and responsibilities are subject to change-based on Real confirmation of that particular position.