Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 14 Dec 2017
CANADEM is seeking seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience in the field of Risk Communication who are available for an immediate deployment as a seconded expert with its partner UN Agencies in Bangladesh at a P4 level.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in social sciences, behavioural sciences, development sciences, communications or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.
- At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in risk communication, health promotion, emergency management, part of which working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies.
- Proven experience in in the development and implementation of risk communications strategies and plans.
- Management or project management experience.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Has experience in risk communication and acted as afocal point in the IM system during outbreaks and emergencies:
Had implemented risk communication plan as part of the health response operations.
Duties:
Work with key stakeholders in the national authorities, UN agencies, nongovernmental organizations and civil society organizations, identify the top hazards for the country and develop relevant information, education and communication materials in languages and formats easily used by national stakeholders and the public.
Monitor and proactively counter false rumours and misinformation; and address fears and concerns.
Work closely with the Community Engagement Officer to integrate findings from knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) surveys, focus group discussions and other feedback from community engagement activities into risk communication activities and products.
Lead and maintain quality control for risk communication products such as public information; brochures, leaflets and posters; radio and TV scripts; guides for stakeholders for risk communication, and ensure their translation into local language and their adaptation for the local context.
How to apply:
If you have all of the above-mentioned skills, please register with CANADEM before contacting us. This can be done on our website at www.CANADEM.ca/register. Then send an email no later than the 14th December 2017, 11:59 pm EDT to pantiwa.naksomboon@canadem.ca with a Subject Line: "Technical Officer (Risk Communication)". In your email, please include an updated resume, date of availability, your current location, and a phone number where we can reach you.