Social and Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social and Behaviour Change Communication Coordinator

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• In summary, the SBCC Coordinator will design and support the implementation of interventions to change social norms that limit the practice of optimal nutrition-related behaviours.
• The SBCC Coordinator will focus on advising and supporting the nutrition intervention with defining their change standards that will maximize the adoption of nutrition practices and minimize resistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate and structured change management methods and lead change management activities for the nutrition intervention.
• Identify and implement innovative ways to deliver nutrition messages.
• Develop the capacity of Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) to effectively deliver nutrition messages and conduct situation analysis.
• Support the development of nutrition education and behaviour change communication messages.
• Identify and support implementation of low-cost supply-side solutions to promote social and behaviour change.
• Provide input, document requirements, and support the design and delivery of the stipulated training programs.
• Identify and engage with relevant public and private organizations to partner with to achieve the behaviour change objectives of ALDDN's nutrition intervention.
• Work with the nutrition team in ensuring the project (behaviour change initiatives) meets objectives on time and on budget.
• Facilitate the preparation of project activity and output reports using innovative approaches that engagingly demonstrate project impacts in beneficiary households and communities.
• Provide periodic report on the activities of the team to the National Team Leader.

Educational Qualification and Experience Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree preferably in Nutrition or any relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in nutrition, advocacy, behavioral change, and development
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior organizational skills with a natural inclination for planning, strategy, and tactics
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
• Familiarity with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle

Additional Skills Required:

• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiting@sahelcp.com using "Communications Officer" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications.