Apply: CCSI Social Behaviour Change Consultant

Deadline: 27 August, 2021

Locations: Benue State, Enugu State, Kebbi State, Osun State, Nigeria

Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is seeking to fill the role of  Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Consultant.

CCSI is a non-governmental organisation that focuses on the role of communication to impact health and social behaviour, builds brands and leads in technical guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide SBC leadership for the state mobilisation team on the community engagement workstream of campaign, working closely with farmer satisfaction representatives (FSRs) and influencers
  • Serve as campaign’s liaison with key stakeholders and ensure community activities
    are implemented in accordance to approved campaign strategy, work plans and scheduled deliverables
  • Ensure programme design and implementation address gender roles within the local society and cultural context
  • Support coordination of the team responsible for respective roles in the nutrition and gender campaign
  • Assist with coordinating media component of campaign, including media monitoring of outlets engaged to broadcast campaign
  • Participate in pretesting activities and prepare report as needed
  • Ensure SBC materials are available in the state and distributed across LGAs for community activities
  • Plan and facilitate monthly team meetings with FSRs
  • Write reports and document success stories relating to campaign
  • Ensure data management and documentation
  • Provide administrative oversight for the state team
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

  • BSc degree or higher in Public Health, Communications, Agric Extension, or a related field
  • Three years, minimum, of experience leading social and behavior change activities to improve nutrition and gender outcomes for women and children
  • Five years, minimum, of experience implementing behaviour change and community mobilisation campaigns and linking nutrition with agricultural activities
  • Strong experience in training and mentoring
  • Ability to take initiatives with minimal supervision
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to think and act strategically
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communications
  • Ability to communicate complex issues
  • Advanced independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working on international donor-funded projects (preferred)
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Strong verbal and written English
  • Fluency in Nigerian language of state being applied for is an asset

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: UNHCR

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