DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS BASED IN JAKARTA

URGENTLY REQUIRED: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS BASED IN JAKARTA

USAID-supported Project seeks experienced advocacy and communications professionals to support a national project to increase and sustain immunization coverage.

Deputy Director of Advocacy and Communications. Will assist in the overall management of the project's advocacy, communications and social mobilization activities and work closely with the Project's participating NGO partners at provincial and district levels. He/she will also work hand-in-hand with the Provincial and District Health Offices as well as with other Local Government Offices.

Duration of assignment: Six months starting immediately.

Requirements: Degree in Social Science or Public Health with a minimum of 3-4 years hands on experience in public health advocacy, communications and social mobilization. A wide network of contacts with public, private, community leaders and mass media is an advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to provide a CV, state availability, and provide contact details by e-mail to careers@basics. org , mentioning the position applied for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last date for receipt of applications is October 8, 2008.