Social Behaviour Change and Communications Officer (SBCC Officer) at Marie Stopes

Location: Abuja
Reporting to: SBCC Manager
Duration of contract: 2 years
Probationary period: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional and clinical training teams in creating demand for Long Acting end Reversible Contraception (LARC) services.
• Develop and implement a mix of strategies and initiatives that would ensure promotion/marketing activities of LARC services in FH+ supported States.
• Track end report impact of marketing initiatives based on client feedback on service uptake
• Document best practices of the community mobilization activities and organize shared learning's within MSION for better performance and achievements.
• Establish a referral linkage and tracking system between communities and Blue Star Franchisees.
• Create an effective positive image of MSION and increase client number to facilities.

Qualification and Requirements

• Degree in Development Studies, Public Health Nurse, Communication related field, Marketing or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years demonstrated Technical expertise in the area of social marketing, reproductive health, maternal, HIV and/or child health preferred.
• Experience of DfiD, USAID, Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse teem environment preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations especially CBOs
• Practical experience and willingness to travel to low-income end/or rural community mobilization.
• Experience in managing volunteers, including recruitment, training end support.