STTA: Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) Consultant at Malaria Consortium

VACANCY

Position: Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBC) Consultant

Experience: 10 years’ experience

Location: Osun state

Duration: April-August 2023

Malaria Consortium requires qualified SBC (National) consultant who will coordinate and facilitate the finalization and rollout of a comprehensive SBCC strategy that integrates the NMEP ACSM framework and NPHCDA community engagement strategy.

Specific tasks for consultant

• Revise the draft PMC SBCC strategy and align it with existing national ACSM frameworks and community engagement strategies for malaria and immunization (NMEP and NPHCDA)
• Develop a comprehensive SBCC plan for the PMC-Effect project drawing from the strategy
• Ensure PMC uptake related SBCC messages are aligned with existing overarching SBCC messages for malaria control and immunization and appropriate media for the delivery of the message are selected.
• Disseminate the draft SBCC plan to the key stakeholders and reach consensus
• Roll out implementation of the SBCC plan in Osun state and transit it to the project’s SBCC officer.
• Write and submit the overall report of the assignment

Deliverables

• Final PMC SBCC strategy
• PMC SBCC implantation plan and messages.
• Overall report of assignment

Type of consultant required:

• One National Consultant

Qualifications and experience:

• Postgraduate degree in mass communication, social sciences and related fields.
• National or regional consultancy expertise with at least 10 years’ experience in developing SBCC plans
• At least 5 years of professional experience in health systems research
• Experience working on similar assignments in the past
• Familiarity with the EPI and malaria programs
• Proven experience in writing reports for public health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar developing country context
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Timeline for activities/Total TA Days:

• Duration- April-August 2023
• Total TA days- 30 days