Programme Officers, Social and Behaviour Change Communication at Christian Aid (CA)

Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based International NGO partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country Programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance and Gender. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person for the position of Finance Officer for a 3 month maternity Cover.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Programme Officer, Social and Behaviour Change Communication

Location: Abuja
Department: International
Reports to: Program Manager, Community Health and HIV
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Length of Contract: 1 year with possibility of renewal

Role purpose

• The Program Officer (PO) for Social and Behavior Change Communication will contribute to social and behavior change programming across multiple CHH projects by providing technical support to staff and partners involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions that rely on health promotion and education/awareness to inform, empower and enable women, men and youth to manage their own health, and effectively utilize health care services, including fostering male participation in and community support for behaviors that foster positive health outcomes

Role Context

• The role works within the International Programmes role family positioned within Programme Support And Development. Working closely with the programme officers, specifically the Knowledge Management/M&E subunit of the CHH team, support conceptualization of formative research to guide solution development and implementation and contribute to all aspects of the research continuum from concept to dissemination. Developing tools and approaches in different cultural settings and designing linguistically appropriate interventions.
• In addition to contributing to the SBCC components of CAs CHH programme, play a significant role in communicating all CHH initiatives through presentations and representation at meetings and conferences, participation in/coordination of cross cutting technical working group meetings, and general contributions toward accomplishment of CAs CHH strategic imperatives.
• The role will normally work within a country office and there may be occasional travel Key outcomes
• Contribute to the development of formative research to guide subsequent interventions focused on SBCC in health; and work with partners to conduct research (e.g. desk reviews, situation assessments, stakeholder interviews, barrier analysis, etc.).
• Adapt and apply SBCC approaches, materials and tools relying on innovative and agile methodologies. Contribute to timely and appropriate reporting
• Work with staff and partners to utilize data in solution design and concept testing, including developing and organizing capacity-building activities related to behavior change for CA staff and partners as project solutions are being conceptualized and implemented.
• Work with key stakeholders in such strategic activities as coordination, policy meetings, and technical working groups.
• Identify and work with implementing partners, NGOs, CBOs, communities, etc. to produce or adapt related job aids or promotional materials related to integrated health approaches.
• Contribute to documenting experiences, impact case studies, preparing reports, presentations, briefs and articles for publication. Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development,resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.

Role Requirements
Relationships:

• External he role holder will have contact with partners,NGOs, CBOs, communities Internal The role is line managed by the Programme Manager,Community Health and HIV

Decision Making:

• Decide on how to Prioritise, plan and monitor your work to meet your own and team deliverables to agreed standards.

Analytical Skills:

• Adapt and apply SBCC approaches, materials and tools relying on innovative and agile methodologies.
• Developing self and others Share your knowledge where it will help others to be more effective.

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise: