Vacancy Announcement - Communication Manager

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COMMUNICATION MANAGER, POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL

BACKGROUND

Population Services International (PSI) is a non-profit, Indian Society which

began operations in 1988. It is affiliated with PSI in

Washington, DC which has similar connection to organizations in 60

different countries. PSI is dedicated to the improvement of public

health through promotion of products, services and information which

empower people to protect them selves from preventable diseases. PSI

currently operates in 10 states with a full-time and contract staff of

1700 persons. We are beginning a new project ( " CONNECT " ) to enhance the

public-private sector partnerships in HIVAIDS and TB.

The project will focus on Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and 6 port cities of the

country where PSI has led a successful HIV prevention project over the past five

years. Successful implementation of the project will require engagement with

industry to encourage uptake of good workplace policies and practices in support

of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support. Further, establishing widespread

linkages with similar efforts in India and overseas, sharing lessons learnt and

building capacities of other organizations are key deliverables of this project.

POSITION PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity to work with members of the OPL CO team that

developed many innovative on-ground communication interventions under

the new project entitled CONNECT. This opening provides an opportunity

to be at the very start of this new project thereby allowing for

significant exposure, flexibility and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work closely with other CONNECT CO and field staff in identifying key messages

to be focused on.

* Lead the overall design and implementation of appropriate on-ground

communication interventions across port towns and in Karnataka.

* Develop a unique and innovative BCC model to reach at-risk informal and formal

work-forces.

* Lead the selection of required mid-media, training and creative

agencies required.

* Brief agencies as per approved scope of work and oversee execution of

contracted activities, including

Development of training curriculum.

Scheduling, organizing and execution of training for outreach

workers and street theatre troupes/event organizers.

Developing and adapting street theatre/event scripts.

Developing and adapting leaflets, posters.

*Develop and/or adapt localized communication material and

coordinate production, storage and dispatch of these materials to field teams.

* Organize and lead a team of out-reach workers both from within

PSI and those of other NGOs in efficient and effective deployment of

on-ground communication activities.

* Utilize findings from M & E studies and field input to improve

operations.

* Provide technical support to other organizations as needed.

MUST HAVES

* At least 5-7 years of ground level communications/out-reach/promotions/agency

experience

* Strong understanding of BCC models and ground level execution

process

* Leadership and ability to work in a collegial team environment

* Knowledge of health communication, with specific focus on

STD/HIV AIDS communication

PREFERABLE

* Prior experience in advertising.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Post-graduate degree in mass communication preferred.

LOCATION: Bangalore

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Interested Candidates should send in their CV's to

priyanka@...

or call at 09820289155.

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Pooja Mathur

e-mail: <pooja@...>