Director Communications & Knowledge Management Wanted at Family Health International (FHI)

Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services. FHI is recruiting for a Director Communications & Knowledge Management

The Director Communication & Knowledge Management will lead the overall communications strategy of FHI Nigeria with the Nigerian government and other local and international decision makers, donors, partners and key stakeholders.

The Director will actively manage relationships for FHI Nigeria with key stakeholders especially in communicating GHAIN strategies on partnership and sustainability of USAID funded public health interventions.
S/He will lead communication of achievements, capabilities and achievements of GHAIN in public health.
S/He will lead strategic behavior change communications in all program areas.
Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated broad management and team building experience, preferably in developing countries with USAID programs;
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with donors, local governments, donor-funded implementers and other organizations;
Experience in overall supervision of training and capacity building programs;
Supervisory and/or management work experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff, evaluation of staff performance and deliverables;
Demonstrated leadership in management skills and ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary, multicultural teams;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, ministry officials, and other development partners;
Experience developing and communicating a project vision, aligning key stakeholders around the vision, and assuring the vision is translated into an efficiently implemented program;
Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and presentation skills;
Experience working in Africa, previous experience in Nigeria and strong knowledge of the Nigerian Health context (systems strengthening priorities/needs) are strongly preferred;
Knowledge of language(s) spoken in Nigeria is a plus;
Willingness to travel within Nigeria.
*This position is open to local applicants only. No expatriate benefits will be provided.

Education/Experience:

BS/BA in Communication or related field, and 11-13 years relevant experience in international development programs with 5-7 years supervisory experience.
MS/MA in Communication or related field, and 9 – 11 years relevant experience in international development programs, with 5-7 years supervisory experience.
PhD, MD or equivalent degree with 7 – 9 years relevant experience in international development programs and 5-7 years of supervisory experience.
Overseas field experience required.

Remuneration: FHI has a competitive compensation package.

Method of Application: Interested candidates should register online through – FHI’s global career center. All offers are contingent upon awarded proposal.

Deadline: 26th November, 2009.

Click here to apply online.