State-Based Mobilizer (130-3/4 per state) at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Duration of Assignment: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

Responsibilities

• Leads and conduct community mobilization and communication within the assigned state
• Conduct community mobilization and communication within the selected state EAs
• Attends community-level stakeholders meeting with Zonal Coordinator and Zonal mobilization officers
• Identifies, trains and supervises identified Community Mobilizers (CMs)
• Participates in advocacy visits in each state
• Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each state
• Coordinates EA entry and departure meetings
• Works with Zonal Mobilizers, Field Team Leads and CMs to schedule household surveys and data collection
• Monitors community perceptions with Zonal Mobilizers and CMs
• Support the linkage to care for identified positive respondents not in care
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues within the state
• Communicates with Zonal Coordinator, Zonal mobilizers and CMs
• Reports to Zonal Mobilizers.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/BA or its equivalent in mass communication, Social marketing, public health, health education or a relevant field
• A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language
• Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages and local languages in assigned state will be an added advantage
• An advanced degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the assigned State.
• Must be someone well respected and known with good character
• Must have at least 5 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities
• Must have a good track record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community
• Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health related Survey is highly desirable
• Presence/ living in the state will be an added.