Job title PSI Zimbabwe IPC Consultant
Department South Africa International
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
Reports to the Director of Social Marketing, South Africa
Who we are
We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.
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PSI/Zimbabwe is searching for short term technical and operation assistance to the Interpersonal Communication (IPC) program for a 4-month period. This position will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe and reports to the Deputy Regional Director, South Africa.
PSI/Z is implementing a three-year project meant to translate market research findings and insights into actionable activities to improve Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) program uptake by men. The project is focused on two pillars of VMMC demand creation: Mass Media and Inter Personal Communication (IPC). Human Centered design (HCD) concepts will be considered during the entire duration of the project. Several changes have been implemented under the VMMC IPC model. IPC model changes included the revision of the IPC tool kit, training manual, review of IPC processes, IPC structure, IPC remuneration and IPC support and supervision, that were piloted for 8 months.
Currently, IPC agents contribute an average of 72%, yet this contribution could be higher and yield more outputs. The project was reviewed in June 2017, and noted to have several processes that PSI Zimbabwe will require longer term assistance to implement. Key gaps noted in the review process included, but not limited to: Inadequate number of IPC Agents; Limited mentoring and supervision of IPC Agents; Inadequate planning to link VMMC demand and supply; Frustrated field personnel due to lack of IPC skill; limited linkages between IPC and Mass Media implementation and; non-implementation of VMMC Champions for demand creation. Further, the VMMC program is undergoing demand creation structural changes, with new personnel being added at district and regional levels.
Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
In recognizing the enormous potential of IPC in creating demand for VMMC, PSI/Z would like to strengthen the existing IPC delivery models and improve IPC capacity at all levels. PSI/Z is seeking an IPC Consultant to provide technical and operational assistance to the Interpersonal Communication (IPC) program. The candidate will provide technical assistance on IPC planning, data analysis, communication, mentoring and coaching skills, and monitoring of IPC agents. In addition, the consultant will work with the team to provide technical assistance in implementing concepts and messages generated through Human Centered Design (HCD).
The IPC consultant shall be part of the project team responsible for the smooth roll out plan of the revised IPC model.
Deliverables by the end of the consultancy:
–Assist the IPC agents’ performance on the following:
- Key IPC skills
- Planning, Processes, Efficiency and productivity
-Assist the IPC Supervisors performance on the following indicators:
- Capacity building
- Clarify roles and responsibilities
- Planning to link Demand and Supply;
- Planning of IPC Mentoring and Supervision;
- Adherence to coaching
- Analytical/interpretation skills of IPC data from MIS
- Quality assurance
-Assist the performance of the VMMC Program Management on the following indicators:
- IPC Capacity building
- Clarify roles and responsibilities in IPC
- Adherence to coaching the IPC Supervisors
- Linking IPC with Marketing
-Develop a training program on IPC data to action
-Develop workplan for the program post the consultant period
What are we looking for?
- Completed the PSI IPC Associates program
- Experience in developing IPC materials (Tool kits, training manuals)
- Knowledge of piloting tools and methods in a variety of settings
- Experience in training design, delivery and facilitation
- At least four years of work experience as a consultant, program manager or similar role
- Experience in marketing and communications
- Experience in implementing national HIV /AIDS programs preferred but not a must
- At least two years of experience working in a developing country
- Knowledge of health service delivery programs in developing countries, knowledge of reproductive health a plus
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required for all candidates.
- The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have the following: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a passion for private sector approaches to development; and a proven ability to produce results.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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