Project Manager 1: Social Mobilisation and Communi

Main purpose of the job:
To drive and support the implementation of various demand creation components of Project PrEP in designated geographical areas, and where applicable, other Implementation Science projects focused on young people
Location:
08 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Plan, implement and evaluate the communication strategy as developed by the project
Ensure effective administration of all associated tasks and close collaboration with the operations management team
Develop tools and effectively use these to plan on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis all communication driven activities
Provide weekly feedback to management on tasks planned and objectives/activities achieved/successfully implemented
Drive the social mobilization strategy for the project, effectively locating, onboarding, and liaising with community-based organizations and other stakeholders in the HIV prevention environment
Liaise with clinics, and district role players to successfully plan and coordinate social mobilization activities and in the selection of CBOs
Ensure mobile team is well briefed on expectations for social mobilization activities, and are well supported to carry out their demand creation duties
Ensure CBOs are equipped to submit budgets, quotes, and invoices on time, to ensure processing of payments is timeous and manageable
Working with colleagues, ensure IEC material necessary for effective social mobilization is delivered to sites on time
Ability to conceptualize strategic approach to the use of radio as part of demand creation strategy
Ability to liaise with radio consultants, and radio stations to ensure booking of programs, timing, and content direction.
Ensure radio programming falls within budget for the desired reach
Ensure reach is collated and distributed to the M&E team for inclusion in demand creation data
Support with writing all radio scripts and ensure teams are sufficiently briefed and trained in relation to engaging on radio
Adhere to all Wits RHI internal policies and procedures in relation to media engagement
Support teams and troubleshoot any issues in relation to successfully capturing all demand creation and social mobilization data
Assist M&E team to develop and manage processes for regular, timely, and accurate data from clusters
Work with teams to create monthly reports on-demand creation performance, including analyses on the effectiveness of methods used to reach AGYW and translate them into clinic users for SRH services including PrEP
Evaluate existing demand creation activities and materials, and effectively brief the design team on any adaptations
Refine and assess creative messages, graphics, and materials; and create platforms for dissemination for diverse audiences, including trial participants, community, policymakers, and donors
Ability to comprehend health-related content and communicate it (write/