Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Technical Assistants at Malaria Consortium - 18 Openings

Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the comprehensive prevention, control and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable and under privileged populations. We increasingly find our work on malaria can be effectively integrated with other similar public health interventions for greater impact and therefore expanded our remit to include child health and neglected tropical disease interventions.

We are recruiting a suitable candidate to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Technical Assistant

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Bauchi, Borno, Sokoto, Kebbi, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Oyo
Duration: June 2023 - October 2023
Total TA days: 100 days
Slots: 18 Openings (Number of SBCC Consultants/TA per location - 2 persons)

Job Description

• We require qualified SBC Technical Assistant (TA) who will provide support with planning and implementation of the 2023 SMC campaign in Bauchi, Borno, Sokoto, Kebbi, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo and FCT by providing technical assistance and oversight on SMC activities to the State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP).

Purpose / Scope of Assignment

• The SBC Technical Assistant (TA) will provide state-level technical assistance and oversight on demand creation-related activities for the successful coordination of the 2023 SMC campaigns.
• Each of the PF/SMC focal states would have an SBC Technical Assistant (TA) who would work with the relevant State agencies (SMEP/PHCDA).
• The TA will serve as SBC focal points and support SMC key activities including microplanning and adaptation of SBC materials, planning for engagement activities, development of SBC materials and tools, facilitation, capacity-building of SBC related personnel, monitoring, and reporting on overall SBC activities in their assigned states (Kogi, Oyo and FCT).

Expected Output / Deliverables

• Adapted demand creation materials within 2days from the end of each micro plan process.
• Advocacy plan prepared and shared with MC LGA Field Officer, Cluster Supervisor and SPM for consolidation with activity report.
• Weekly update to the State SPM and National Project Manager to collate as weekly update from the campaign state.
• Demand creation report during the SMC campaign submitted to the team lead at the end of the exercise in a state.
• Detailed demand creation specific microplanning and SMC campaign report prepared and submitted to State SPM for consolidation and onward submission.
• Detailed consultancy report on MC report template, clearly highlighting your specific tasks/role during the activity submitted at least 7days after completion of the activity.

Required Consultant Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree in the Social Sciences or related fields and at least 3 years post-graduation.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Previous training and experience in SMC or similar campaigns (LLINs, Polio Immunization, etc.) campaigns. Previous experience supporting the development of behaviour change campaigns that delivered results. Previous experience supporting the development of behaviour change campaigns that delivered results.
• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment is required.
• Previous experience working in a National and/or State Ministry of Health preferred.
• Experience with a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing significant workloads and multiple tasks, in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines is required.
• Excellent training and supervisory skills
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• A proven ability to work as part of a team and, independently.
• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.
• Experience and understanding of demand creation issues related to campaign distribution of SPAQ.

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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