• Application Deadline: Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: SBCC Consultant


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Osun


• Job Field Consultancy  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this assignment is to develop training materials and conduct training on community mobilization, dialogues as well as organize a workshop on the development of key messages and production of IEC materials, and pre-test to promote acceptance.

Scope of Work

The following activities will be carried out by the consultant:

• Explore current levels of knowledge, skills, and gaps in capacity of trainees.


• Conduct participatory capacity strengthening on community mobilization activities that are built around National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and community engagement for EPI (Expanded Programme on Immunization).


• Train community mobilizers on effective communication, building trust and on how to disseminate key messages on SP-PMC and Immunization.


• Conduct a message & material development workshop.


• Develop contextualized key messages on SP-PMC and immunization.


• Develop SMS phone messages for key audiences (e.g. caregivers) informed by baseline data.


• Design key messages for visual content e.g. posters.


• Train Health Educators at State, LGA level and community mobilizers on how to conduct community dialogues and Interpersonal communication (IPC) at the community level.


• Develop SBC content for advocacy (advocacy briefs), interpersonal communication and community dialogue guides.


• Develop evaluation forms for the workshop. USA).

Specific tasks for the consultant

• Draft training materials for State and LGA level health educators and community mobilizers.


• Develop key messages on SP-PMC and immunization for posters, SMS via mobile phone, advocacy briefs and IPC.


• Develop flipchart and dialogue guide for community dialogues at the ward level.


• Provide guidance on poster and flipchart design to a local artist / graphic designer on SP-PMC.


• Test all content for understanding, acceptability and relevance with the target audiences.


• Plan, facilitate and evaluate SBCC capacity development activities.


• Submit overall report of assignment.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Postgraduate Degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Health Promotion or related fields.


• National or state consultancy expertise with at least 10 years’ experience in developing SBCC training guides and design, and pre-testing of SBCC materials.


• At least 10 years’ experience of community engagement, and ideally the community dialogue approach.


• 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.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in English, and Yoruba (desirable).


• Excellent analytical, writing, synthesis, communication, facilitation skills and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft software for graphic design.

Desirable:

• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public health sector.


• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.


• Experience in setting up and facilitating training with stakeholders.


• Ability to work with little or no supervision.


• Good writing and reporting skills.


• Good presentation skills.


• Proven academic experience, including pieces of research, publications, and written reports.

Timeline for Assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is May - August 2024