Closing date: 21 Aug 2012
Employer: Futures Group
Company Profile Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programmes in HIV, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modelling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), strategic consulting, and programme management.
Position Summary: We seek an exceptional candidate for a Programme Communication Officer position for a potential programme on SRH and HIV in Zimbabwe. This is a full time position to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Key Responsibilities: • Facilitate dissemination of key lessons learned—programme and research results—among key stakeholders and decision-makers • Facilitate harmonisation with related in-country communication initiatives and incorporation of national research results and lessons learned into programme • Oversee development of written, contract-related documents and deliverables, and other information requests from donor, government, and other stakeholders as it relates to the communications strategy. • Coordinate and contribute to the process of writing, editing, and production of project deliverables, portfolio reviews, and technical reports, including facilitation of the technical review process and monitoring its documentation. • Work closely with project staff and technical writers to develop, review, edit, and revise appropriate materials and tools, including manuals, occasional papers, policy briefs, working papers, country reports, and any other technical documents. • Oversee development and production of project-related communication materials (brochures, report covers, order forms, flyers, and other collateral materials).
Qualifications: • Advanced degree: MA preferred. • At least 5 years’ experience in: field of health knowledge management. • Demonstrated knowledge of stakeholder involvement across sectors. • Knowledge of USAID, DFID and other donor-funded project implementation. • Ability to work independently and with a wide range of partners. • Excellent written and spoken English is a must. • Zimbabwean nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Details: If this position is of interest to you, please email your CV to vanessa.garcia@grminternational.combefore 21st August 2012 following the steps below: a) State ‘Name of the position – SRH/HIV bid Zimbabwe’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement b) State four bullet points to demonstrate why you are a suitable candidate for this role
Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility
Work Environment
• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.
Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
