Social And Behavior Change Communication Director at University Research Co

Roles and Responsibilities

URC is seeking qualified candidates to lead a major potential project involving strengthening malaria case management in Nigeria. The position is based in Nigeria and is expected to be a five year assignment. The Social Behavior Change Communications (SBCC) Director will:

• Develop comprehensive malaria communication tools and BBC campaign activities, using evidence-based theories and methodologies
• Design community level interventions in close collaboration with the NMCP
• Provide day-to-day management of the project’s BCC and community level activities
• Manage the work of any research firms, production vendors, community mobilizers, and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with BCC or community level work. This includes building capacity of local implementing partners to implement quality and successful BCC work
• Ensure that BCC materials are pre-tested and proved effective
• Ensure that BCC materials produced are distributed and are used efficiently and by the correct target group
• Help develop, maintain, and follow the indicators set in the workplan for BCC and community level activities
• Work with the M&E Director to evaluate the impact of BCC materials and strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required, preferable in behavior change, communication, or public health.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, planning, and implementing BCC efforts and/or community level activities, including communication campaigns and trainings
• Extensive knowledge of malaria interventions and BCC strategies to increase provider and end user update and adhere to malaria control interventions
• Oral and written English language required
• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply