DAI, a global consulting firm based in the United States, is currently accepting applications from senior and mid-level local candidates for long-term positions for an anticipated water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in Ghana.

Responsibilities

The Behavior Change Communication Specialist will:

•   Provide leadership and have overall responsibility for technical direction and implementation of hygiene behavior change and communication activities, ensuring overall program activities achieve measureable health impacts and related results;
•   Demonstrated experience working with government agencies / ministries, the private sector, and communities to improve demand and expand access to WASH services;
•   Excellent technical and managerial experience, including managing complex rural and urban WASH behavior change activities involving multiple program partners;
•   Collaborate with team members to identify interventions and scale- up best practices;
•   Build strong and effective partnerships among national – and community-level actors.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least 7 years of professional experience providing technical leadership in hygiene behavior change and communication;
•   Subject matter expertise in hygiene promotion, behavior change communication, and local capacity building;
•   Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Ghana;
•   Masters degree in public health, community development, communications, or a related social-science discipline.
•   English proficiency required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should e-mail CV and cover letter referring to the position of interest to:-

GhanaWash@dai.com Early responses are encouraged.

Closing Date: 31 March, 2014