Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) at MSI Reproductive Choices - NAIJA STICK

Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) at MSI Reproductive Choices

• MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. 
• We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. 
• From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all. 

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 5 - 7 years

Location: Zamfara 

Overall Responsibilities

Community Mobilization:

Plan and execute community entry activities (mapping, identification of key influencers/targets, engagements)

Stakeholder mapping (identify influencers, partners, and antagonists), develop/implement an engagement plan for effective stakeholder relationship and support.

• Develop a database of contacts. This will include local leaders (Govt, non-government, religious, community, etc.) relevant to MSI Nigeria’s work.
• Develop and implement mobilization plans, identifying whom to target, when, why, where, and how
• Establish and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, the media, and other partners that impact the work of MSI Nigeria.
• Advocacy & External Engagement:
• Periodic sensitization with Police at divisional and local level on SRH with support from the Regional Manager and Regional Marketing and Communications Advisor.
• Engagement with Traditional and Religious leaders to create an enabling environment for programme implementation.
• Engagement with media for positive insight on a project with support from the Regional Manager.
• Engage with the State Ministry of Health, and relevant line ministries and attend TWG meetings with support from the Regional Manager.

Identify with opportunities for a partnership to enhance the visibility of MSI Nigeria.

M&E:

Ensure data quality check and timely reporting.

• Ensure data spot check and validation.
• Ensure effective referral tracking.
• Track in reaches and service uptake at the facility level
• Track referrals to the contact center.

Ensure prompt submission of a monthly and quarterly report, More Together stories, and success stories from activities including high-quality photographs.

Required Qualifications

First Degree in any discipline.

Minimum of five years post-NYSC experience in strategic communications.

Effective Communication and management skill is an added advantage.

• Experience in CSO management and effective planning and engagement.
• Demonstrate great advocacy skills and community engagement.
• Knowledge of donor contract requirements for budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level government officials.
• Remote work and remote teams’ management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) across levels.
• Cross-functional team player.
• Effective communication and management skill is an added advantage.
• Strategic thinker, excellent analytical and effective communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and management aptitude in leading diverse teams remotely.

Pro-choice.

• Flexibility to operate in a changing environment and strong change management skills.

High decision and initiation skills.

How to Apply 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / comprehensive Resume and brief Cover Letter as one MS Word document or PDF to: 

msngrecruitment@msichoices.org.ng  

using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.