Ghana Community Radio Network (GCRN)

Position Overview

The Community Radio Engagement Adviser will be part of the multi-faceted lead team of the USAID/Ghana Accelerating Social and Behavior Change (ASBC) activity. You will be a staff member of GCRN working directly with and responsible to the management of ASBC. You will be based at ASBC headquarters at Korle-Bu, Accra and will report to the ASBC Deputy Chief of Party.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ASBC management team led by FHI360 and in particular with the advisers fielded by other core partners to ensure optimal synergy in the effective implementation of the ASBC Activity
• Provide full-time technical support in the development and extension of SBC programming with a focus on participatory community radio
• Offer capacity-building support to GHS/HPD on the effective use of participatory community radio in SBC programming
• Collaborate with the GCRN and ASBC team to develop community radio-based SBC programming for the ASBC activity
• Coordinate the placement of SBC messages across various platforms, especially community radio stations within GCRN
• Contribute overall to the media and risk communication activities of the ASBC activity

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Development Studies or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community radio broadcasting or development communication
• Proven track record in developing and implementing SBC programs or campaigns in marginalized areas, especially hard-to-reach rural communities
• Strong understanding of and ideally experience in participatory community radio's role in promoting positive behavioral change
• Excellent writing skills, with verifiable experience in the production of reports and proposals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills