Program Officer – Integrated SBC and Family Planning at Breakthrough ACTION

Summary:

The Program Officer – Integrated SBC & Family Planning will work with the Deputy Project Director-Integrated SBC & FP providing technical and programmatic support for the integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria program area. S/He will have primary responsibility for day-to-day coordination with national and state-level FP, MNCH+N and Malaria implementing partners, governments, and state project teams. The PO will provide technical assistance to the project in the areas of integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria social and behaviour change (SBC) capacity strengthening, community mobilization, social and mass media strategies and advocacy. The PO will also assist in developing integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria SBC workplans and reports, and support implementation at national and state level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Officer’s specific duties will include:

• Work with Deputy Director-Integrated SBC & FP to implement the integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria components of BA-Nigeria project, as assigned.
• Support national and state level coordination with governments, policy makers, FP, MNCH+N implementing partners and other stakeholders
• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with FP, MNCH+N project partners, implementing partners, Federal and State MOHs and other key stakeholders
• Assist with establishing relationships and coordinating with USAID FP, MNCH+N service delivery and commodity logistics partners in project states and at national level
• Provide support for training and capacity building activities targeted at BA-Nigeria project partners, heath service providers, community-based organization, community volunteers etc.
• Provide support to the BA-Nigeria State Coordinators and state teams as required
• Assist with the development and writing of timely program reports on a quarterly and annual basis and disseminate program success stories, and other reporting duties as assigned
• The position will be based at the BA-Nigeria Office in Abuja but will involve approximately 30% travel to project states
• Perform job duties/responsibilities in support of CCP’s Mission and Values, as appropriate.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned by supervisor and BA-Nigeria Project Director.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Health Education, or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health, or related health programs, and at least 3 years working experience with SBC or demand creation.
• Experience working in northern Nigeria
• Skills
• Proven teamwork and facilitation skills
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight and supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to speak Hausa highly desired.