Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Coordinator at Save The Children

Job ID: 190000B4
Locations: Lagos and Jigawa
Employee Status: Fixed Term
 
Role Purpose

• As a member of the GSK Team, the SBCC Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of State Project Manager in the successful implementation of the GSK Project at the State level.
• Overall, the SBCC Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of SBCC related interventions and to liaise with the relevant Government counterparts at the State level.
• The SBCC Coordinator will concerted efforts for raising awareness on Childhood Pneumonia and its thematic areas at family/community and state levels.

Scope of Role:

• Reports to: State Project Manager
• Dimensions: State - based
• Staff directly reporting to this post : 0  

Key Areas of Accountabilities:

• Support the development of the project’s SBCC strategy.
• Responsible for planning of SBCC interventions, in the form of annual, monthly and/or weekly workplans as requested.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the SBCC work plan activities in the State.
• Responsible for preparation, planning and facilitation of SBBC related trainings and other activities such as World Pneumonia Day, World Breast feeding week as agreed in the annual work-plan.
• Responsible for the accomplishment of the project’s deliverables on SBCC.
• Develop timely, quality State level reports on activities, project results, case studies and lessons learned for SBCC interventions within the project.
• Support the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, and donor’s visits.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, debriefings and other technical meetings.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.
• Support the work of consultants in the States as needs arise with technical and programmatic guidance from the COP/PM and TAs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the other projects in the State, namely those implementing SBCC and MNCH/Nutrition interventions. This synergy should include, regular consultation on matters such as but not limited to work-planning, review meetings and joint supportive supervision visits.
• Represent SCI and/or the project in relevant State level meetings.
• With support from the COP/PM and/or other senior programme staff, assist on advocacy activities that target decision-makers in the State.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required.
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s child protection policies, comply strictly with security procedures and other staff policies.

Competencies for this Role
Delivering Results:

• Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/ organisation.
• Level required: Skilled

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information
• from within or outside the organisation.
• Level required: Skilled

Working Effectively with Others:

• Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives;
• Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Level required: Skilled/Accomplished

Communicating with Impact:

• Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust.
• Level Required: Skilled/Accomplished

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Education to B.Sc/BA/BEng level in Public Health, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
• At least 5 years' experience on implementing SBCC and/or Child Health/Nutrition projects within agreed timescales and budget limitations
• Experience in formative research and development of community engagement strategy is added advantage
• Previous experience working with INGOs
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability in a public health context
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of training and capacity building
• Experience on working in collaboration with Government counterpart
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication skills
• A high level of written and spoken English and fluency in local language
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.