Posted on: Mon 12-08-2019

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. The TMEC/RISE program is a newly-awarded 5-year, USAID-funded global HIV program that supports countries to achieve and maintain HIV epidemic control through provision of strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming. In Nigeria, TMEC/RISE comprising of Jhpiego, ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City and others will support the Government of Nigeria to address barriers in HIV services among at-risk adult men, women and priority populations and to build capacity of local implementing partners, continuously leveraging data to successfully course correct and achieve and maintain epidemic control.

This project aims to achieve and maintain the primary prevention and 95-95-95 goals that are critical to HIV epidemic control in Nigeria. The program will also support PEPFAR’s transition of HIV service delivery to local partners, advancing progress along the journey to self-reliance. Jhpiego hereby invites applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the following positions: Nigerian nationals living in those locations are strongly encouraged to apply

Position: Knowledge Management / Communications and Infographics Advisor

Position Reports To: Director of Programs

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (Indicate location in your application & email title)

Job Summary

The Knowledge Management and Communication Advisor will be responsible for knowledge management, general communications, and learning functions for Jhpiego TMEC RISE Operating Platform. The Specialist will bridge the relevant work done by projects and by Jhpiego offices in in country and in the US, and working closely with colleagues, will define KM agendas and topics, as well as harness and package this knowledge for dissemination through different means to Jhpiego staff, clients, and partner organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, knowledge management, public health, international development, or related field,
• Minimum of five years working experience in knowledge management and communications, experience working in public health, and/or USAID-funded projects strongly preferred
• In addition, s/he should demonstrate competencies in communicating to a wide range of stakeholders and audiences as well as excellent report writing, facilitation and inter-personal skills. The ideal candidate should display proven capacity to carry-out research, analysis, strategic planning, and work planning as well as an interest and experience in international development. Knowledge of infographic software is a plus.
• Proven organizational and management skills, ability to work independently and in teams in a multi-cultural context.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate good judgment, possesses sensitivity and understanding of how messaging impacts diverse audiences
• Excellent computer skills in a full range of software, including: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Infographic Programs and/or other graphics programs.
• Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences.
• Experience facilitating workshops and trainings in communication skills.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should submit an Application letter and CV as ONE SINGLE WORD document indicating LOCATION to [email protected] not later than 4p.m on Thursday 15th August, 2019 candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified. The title/subject of your email and application should be the position / Location you are applying for.

For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview.

Please note that any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

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