DEMAND CREATION COORDINATOR (VMMC)

PSI Malawi is affiliated to Population Service International, a Washington DC based non-governmental and nonprofit making organization. PSI Malawi mission is to support low income and at- risk Malawians to lead healthier lives through the provision and promotion of quality products and services, in line with the Government of Malawi goals. To accomplish its mission, PSI Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions;

Demand Creation Coordinator (VMMC)

Reporting to the SBCC Manager VMMC, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and supervising demand creation activities across multiple sites in allocated district/s while ensuring that demand creation efforts are in line with set standards and contributing to overall performance. Specifically, he/she will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities;

Provide first field level demand creation team oversight, supervising a group of demand creation officers and community mobilizers supporting VMMC service delivery
Lead cluster level development, testing and implementation of innovative VMMC demand creation approaches that are catchment area
Supervise activities of Demand Creation Officers (DCOs) and ensure they are in line with PSI/M’s VMMC demand creation strategies and monitor quality of IPC delivery through community
Mentor DCOs using relevant mentorship and supervision tools and give feedback on the
Monitor and track all assigned DCOs performance record and offer appropriate support based on need.
Plan and conduct master training for DCOs and community mobilisers in IPC management and VMMC key messaging.
Manage mobilisers’ contracts in liaison with procurement department
Coordinate weekly mobiliser payments, ensure accurate document submission, follow up and timely
Ensure team compliance with all program and support department policies including HR, Finance and
Compile and manage DCO’s leave plan to ensure that there are no disruptions in implementation of demand creation activities.
Plan and organize periodic and ad hoc team meetings with DCOs in collaboration with the SBCC Manager to get lessons learned and map the way forward on program
Facilitate cross learning between teams and ensure adoption and adaptation of working innovations
Coordinate with Service Delivery Coordinators on supporting and supervising site level
Support Demand Creation Officers logistically and ensure that vehicles, PA systems and any other relevant equipment are in good condition at all times
Keep track of IEC and promotional materials in the warehouse by liaising with the Warehouse Coordinator from time to time and replenish the materials before they are finished
Review funds requests, per-diem requests as well as reconciliations for Demand Creation Officers and ensure all necessary paperwork is attached at all times
Compile and submit monthly activity reports by the 5th day of every following
Monitoring organizational image through frequent adequate engagement of local leaders
Qualification, Knowledge, Ability and Skills

Applicants must have a Degree in Public Health, Humanities, Journalism, Community Development or relevant field from NCHE accredited university/college with at least 3 years’ experience in community mobilization and engagement, behavior change communication programs or Communication for Development
Mode of Application

Qualified candidates with the specified qualifications and experience should submit their application letters together with detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact details of at least three traceable referees by 8th October, 2021, to The Head of Human Resources, PSI Malawi, Box 30132, Lilongwe through: [email protected] with the job title as a subject line.

PSI Malawi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical conditions. PSI maintains zero tolerance for child abuse, sexual abuse, or exploitative acts or threats by our employees, consultants, volunteers, contractors or anyone associated with the delivery of our programs and services, and takes seriously all complaints of misconduct brought to our attention.