Family Planning And Mch Sbc Officer at FHI 360

Position Title: Family Planning And Mch Sbc Officer

Employer: FHI 360

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 day ago

Deadline: October, 15/2025 (1 days left)

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Associate Director, Projects and Programs, you will be responsible for the development of hormonal IUD social and behavior change (SBC) strategies and materials. This role includes providing technical assistance to the Associate Director for overall project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop hormonal IUD Costed Introduction Plan (CIP) and update national monitoring and logistics systems.
• Lead SBC activities and contribute knowledge products through reports and technical materials.
• Support business development efforts as opportunities arise.

Accountabilities

Technical Requirements

• Provide technical leadership and support for the development and dissemination of HIUD SBC materials.
• Support Costed Introduction Plan development and updating national monitoring systems.
• Ensure project implementation adheres to company strategy and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop technical briefs, reports, and other necessary materials for project reporting.
• Assist with implementing components of the technical project plan.
• Monitor technical work plans and budgets.
• Participate in client/funder meetings and draft reports/presentations.

Project Design Implementation

• Develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of technical components.
• Monitor project deliverables and report to the supervisor.
• Lead technical project activities and assist with implementation.
• Implement SBC components of the project workplan.
• Identify and raise issues to senior technical staff.

Business Development and Client/Funder Support

• Participate in business development as opportunities arise.

Operations Management (Finance, HR, etc.)

• Ensure project activities are on track with work plans.
• Oversee project timelines and budgets.
• Assist in the development of donor reports and presentations.
• Collect financial and technical tracking data; prepare reports.

Project/Program Reporting

• Prepare reports and papers summarizing project results.
• Establish and maintain SOW and budget tracking systems.
• Draft client technical reports.
• Create technical content (e.g., SBC materials, reports, presentations).

Applied Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of health priorities within Ethiopia, focusing on family planning.
• In-depth knowledge of SBC strategies and materials development.
• Demonstrated technical and programmatic skills.
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent communication skills in English and local languages.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of political issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Problem Solving & Impact

• Solid operational and tactical decision maker.
• Ability to solve problems and implement corrective actions as needed.

Supervision Given/Received

• Routine coordination with all employees in the country office and HQ.
• Expected to maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external staff.
• Reports to Associate Director.

Qualification

• Master’s Degree, or its international equivalent in public health or a related field.
• Requires at least 6 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in SBC technical assistance.

Key experiences include:

• Working in a non-governmental organization (NGO)
• Developing SBC materials
• Experience in the family planning sector in Ethiopia, with preferred experience in the hormonal IUD
• Prior experience with FHI 360 systems and procedures is preferred

Typical Physical Demands

• Typical office environment
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs

Technology to be Used

Familiarity with the following technology is required:

• Personal Computer/Laptop
• Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams)
• Cell phone/mobile technology
• Standard office equipment