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.

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.

Lead CBO Management:

Identify Community Based Organizations (CBOs), relevant bodies, and partners for demand generation in the community.

Develop and implement a robust capacity building plan for CBOs, town announcers, Ward Development Associations (WDA), Ward Development Committees (WDC), and Youth Champions (YC).

• Lead the implementation of a robust communication strategy for effective sensitization and stigma reduction in the communities through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure the full implementation of MSI Nigeria’s community engagement strategy across channels of operation.
• Lead the demand creation, generation, marketing, and clients' uptake of relevant MSI Nigeria products and services.
• Guided by the channel SUMO, and MSI Nigeria’s demand generation strategy, conduct mobilization activities with target groups that will result in footfalls and uptake of MSI Nigeria’s services.
• Prepare and design monthly activity plans as relevant to state, regional, and national activities.
• Meeting and collaboration with key government stakeholders at local and state levels - reproductive health coordinators, officers in charge at PHCs, HODs for Health, etc.
• Advocacy meetings and engagement with key groups - Stakeholder engagement, traditional and religious leaders, youth and women's group engagement, use of town criers, door-to-door,
• Develop and implement clear plans for adolescent engagement, demand generation, and stigma reduction.
• Identify hot spots and strategies for engagement to increase PAC.
• Ensure that all channel/cost center targets are achieved.

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 3 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.

Location: Kano

Deadline: Not Specified 

How to Apply 

Interested Applicant can apply via this link 

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