Social & Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Project Officer - Reproductive Health / Obstetric Fistula at Bingham University

Position summary

• The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Project Officer will provide professional support services in Behavior Change Communication strategy for the project, including implementing and monitoring the execution of the project communication strategies and campaigns, guided by the SBCC Strategy.
• The SBCC Officer will play a leading role in the development of SBCC intervention strategies and frameworks.
• Hence, this will require a self-driven, seasoned, and experienced person with skills to manage and oversee these technical areas.

Responsibilities
Project Implementation:

• Significantly contribute to the development and updating of the project’s Social and Behavior Change Communication Strategy, on the basis of research and analysis of survey results and other data.
• Contribute to the development of technical resource materials, including guidelines, training materials, curricula and job aids as necessary.
• Actively participate in the development and distribution of SBCC/IEC collateral, materials and services, printing and production services, and community activations for quality production and timeliness for both print and broadcast materials.
• Coordinate the concept testing and pre-testing of all communication materials that are developed.
• Work closely with the Procurement Team to ensure development and timely procurement of IEC materials.
• Work in liaison with the Project Director to develop and oversee dissemination of SBCC messages and campaign materials, training/capacity building of other staff (health workers and community members) and oversight of SBCC activities.
• Execute the project’s communication campaigns, e.g. mass media communication, community interpersonal communication, and social media communication campaigns.
• Disseminate targeted communication materials that increase public knowledge about benefits of adhering to healthy behaviors, and carry out community sensitization campaigns for targeted beneficiaries.
• Utilize communication and branding guidelines in the day-to-day implementation of integrated project communication activities and results-oriented interventions, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to set guidelines.
• Support in the documentation of project case studies, lessons learnt, advocacy campaigns and project reporting.
• Work closely with the respective implementing partners, local governments, community volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure that mass media communication and other SBCC interventions are effectively and efficiently implemented in the targeted local government areas.
• Technically support quality assurance in all communication strategies, materials, and activities undertaken in the communication department, and ensure that they adhere to CBM and national policies, guidelines and standards, and are approved by the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Technically support the Project Director in coordinating the respective project’s media-related activities, including organizing meetings with media representatives, editors, senior columnists, owners of media channels/newspapers and with other stakeholders.
• Develop success stories and lessons learnt during implementation of the communication activities and ensure that regular publications (case studies, project updates, newsletters, etc.) are printed and updated in a timely and consistent manner.
• Prepare and send monthly and quarterly progress reports on the project’s communication activities.
• Prepare and send periodic status reports to the Project Director for project monitoring and evaluation.
• Technically support the Project Director in developing and updating Project policies in line with international best practice.

Desired Qualifications / Education / Experience and Qualities
The applicant should have the following educational qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Communication, Arts, Marketing, Business Administration or any other related degree (Post-graduate training in Health Communications or Social Sciences will be an added advantage)
• Demonstrated handling of BCC interventions and hands-on experience in driving targeted SBCC campaigns, and in communication stakeholder management, digital marketing tools, and social media is essential.
• Working knowledge of public health service delivery, community outreaches and social marketing
• Experience in working with community health intervention programs and in dissemination of information through different communication channels
• Significant experience in working with state and community SBCC intervention programs; specific hands-on knowledge and skills in planning, designing, implementing and monitoring SBCC programs especially in prevention approaches is mandatory
• A minimum of four years’ relevant experience working in public health communication programs in a donor environment, in managing social behavior change communication campaigns, and in monitoring public health communication-related projects of similar scope in a social marketing field.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection (knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, surveys, focus group discussions, etc.) is key.
• The SBBC Office requires an innovative person with specific hands-on knowledge and skills in planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting of SBCC programs especially in prevention activities with an understanding of social, cultural and economic issues related to health.
• Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases with practical skills and experience required.
• Highly self-motivated, focused, disciplined professional with a drive and dynamism to work under pressure with competing deadlines, and possess the ability to make an immediate impact.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and result-oriented skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team player with the ability to make positive contributions.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage significant technical activities, mobilizing resources, identifying and managing partners and reporting.
• Proven track record that demonstrates technical skills in project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability.
• Have strong conceptual, analytical and reporting skills with expertise in information gathering, analysis and timely reporting.