Social Behaviour Change and Communications Officer - Abuja Job at Marie Stopes International Nigeria

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Job Title: Social Behaviour Change and Communications Officer (SBCC Officer)

Location(s): Abuja, Nigeria

Reporting to: SBCC Manager

Duration of contract: 2 years

Probationary period: 6 Months

Employer: Marie Stopes International / Marie Stopes International Organization Nigeria (MSION)

Sector: NGO

Key Responsibilities:

•   Work closely with regional and clinical training teams in creating demand for Long Acting end Reversible Contraception (LARC) services.

•   Develop and implement a mix of strategies and initiatives that would ensure promotion/marketing activities of LARC services in FH+ supported States.

•   Track end report impact of marketing initiatives based on client feedback on service uptake

•   Document best practices of the community mobilization activities and organize shared learning's within MSION for better performance and achievements.

•   Establish a referral linkage and tracking system between communities and Blue Star Franchisees.

•   Create an effective positive image of MSION and increase client number to facilities.

Qualification and Requirements:

•   Degree in Development Studies, Public Health Nurse, Communication related field, Marketing or relevant field or equivalent experience.

•   3-5 years demonstrated Technical expertise in the area of social marketing, reproductive health, maternal, HIV and/or child health preferred.

•   Experience of DfiD, USAID, Gates funded projects, including working in a diverse teem environment preferred.

•   Ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations especially CBOs

•   Practical experience and willingness to travel to low-income end/or rural community mobilization.

•   Experience in managing volunteers, including recruitment, training end support.

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