Communication LGA Facilitators at CTG Global

Role Objective

• The LGA Facilitator will be located at the LGA level with frequent trips to the wards and settlements with high numbers of missed children.
• Particular emphasis will be on communication approaches to reach the populations in all high-risk areas, to eliminate missed children due to non-compliance, and ensure maximum reach for immunisation programmes.
• Will also support other our client C4D initiatives, in respect of health, education, nutrition, WASH, and child protection C4D activities, including COVID-19 as applicable.

Expected Output:

• A detailed work plan at the beginning of the contract and monthly work plans thereafter 
• Sharing and uploading of data to ODK and other data tool at agreed timelines
• Monthly report of activities, outcomes, mission reports, and support to other reporting as requested.
• One end of contract Report including detailed handover notes delivered to C4D and State Facilitator. 

Expected Results:

• Nigeria Community Engagement plan implemented at all levels by all stakeholders.
• Facilitation of implementation of State and LGA Social Mobilization and High-Risk Operational Plans (HROP).
• Volunteer Ward Supervisors, PSGs (where applicable) and Volunteer Community Mobilizers are supervised, mentored, and capacity strengthened through solid teamwork and leadership.
• Vaccination barriers identified, analysed and overcome by Social mobilization groups and key influencers, number of missed children and non-compliances are reduced.
• LGA Communication packages on health, polio, routine immunization, WASH, education and nutrition and child protection are developed and implemented.
• Polio and RI, and non-polio SIAs Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) reports are available at State, Field Office and Abuja levels.
• Contribution to other reports made and shared as requested.
• The primary outcomes will be:
• Quality implementation of all Polio and non-Polio IPDs/Supplemental Immunization Activities leading to reduction (to almost zero) in the level of missed children (non-compliant and/or absent), and zero-dose children.
• Increased commitment from LGA officials, traditional leaders, and religious leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback and engagement on all C4D activities for our client's programmes.
• Social mobilization working group and committees at LGAs hold regular meeting and use social mobilization data for planning, monitoring and implementation.
• Social mobilization working group and committees at LGAs hold regular meeting and use social mobilization data for planning, monitoring and implementation of interventions in polio, routine immunization, health, nutrition, education, WASH and child protection.
• Improved use of social and Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) data in communication strategy development and planning by the LGA team including Social Mobilization Working Group members through technical inputs.

Requirements
Education:

• University Degree in Social Sciences or related technical field.

Work Experience:

• At least three years progressively responsible professional work experience with national and international humanitarian organisations in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• At least three years of similar experience in social mobilization, advocacy and communication in health-related programmes, training/capacity building, team leading and team building.

Language:

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

Required Competencies:

• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills
• Managerial and supervisory skills
• Strong data analysis skills to inform communication activities, computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.