• Application Deadline: Thu, 6 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: LGA Facilitator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Kano , Katsina , Kebbi , Sokoto , Zamfara


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Role objectives    

• Supervise a team of Volunteer Ward Supervisors (VWS), Polio Survivor Group (PSG) & VCM in his / her area(s) through regular monitoring, capacity building & supportive supervision.


• Work within specified LGA(s), ward & settlement to ensure deeper ward / settlement analysis, planning & implementation of strategic communications interventions. The specific communication interventions to be implemented in each area will be informed by local knowledge, social data & unique characteristics of the wards / settlements.


• Consult with the SBC & State Facilitator to mobilize & ensure the effective organization & functioning of the LGA social mobilization task team.


• Support LGA Health Educators in meetings of the LGA social mobilization team to plan, implement &report on communication interventions supporting the polio & non polio SIA programs & targeting high risk wards within the state.


• Conduct regular community mapping exercises to identify vulnerable groups, hard to reach communities, strategic communication & mobilization delivery points & channels for messaging, advocacy & public education (microplanning).


• Identify training needs / gaps of various groups & seek support from the SBC & State Facilitator to implement capacity building activities to fill knowledge gaps & address deficiencies.


• Identify & engage key local influencers such as district heads, religious leaders, women groups, town announcers, traditional dancers, pharmacists & socio cultural groups & support the planning & implementation of such activities such as majigis, mop up activities, use of local town announcers & special events, to create high levels of public awareness, to resolve non compliance & reduce missed children.


• Monitor the relevance & use of IEC materials & make specific recommendations to the SBC & State Lead on their adaptability to local reality.


• Spend adequate time working with various community groups & monitor all SBC activities so that our clients support to local level interventions & their impact can be documented across all their programs (health / polio, WASH, education, nutrition, child protection).


• Track the delivery & efficient utilization of campaign social mobilization funds at the LGA level. Report on how funds are spent to support various communication activities & facilitate, in coordination with the SBC & State Facilitator, the effective use of social mobilization funds (channelled through the government departments) at the state, LGA & ward for polio & non polio SIAs.


• Monitor & report, every month, factual & complete disbursement honorariums to VCM, PSG & VWS, reporting immediately any misappropriation of funds to the Program Manager (Polio) & State Facilitator.


• Actively participate in all state level pre campaign trainings as appropriate.


• Support all SBC activities in respective LGA / wards / settlements to promote child survival & protection.


• Support different sectors to mark & celebrate global & national days, e.g., global hand washing day, day of the African child, etc.


• Respond appropriately to health emergencies & disease outbreaks through the risk communication & community engagement committees at the LGA level.


• Expected output include but are not limited to:


• A detailed work plan at the beginning of the contract & monthly work plans thereafter.


• Sharing & uploading of data to ODK & other data tools at agreed timelines.


• Monthly report of activities, outcomes, mission reports & support to other reporting as requested.


• One end of contract report, including detailed handover notes, delivered to SBC & the State Facilitator.


• Expected results include but are not limited to:


• Nigeria community engagement plan implemented at all levels by all stakeholders.


• Facilitation of implementation of state & LGA social mobilization & High Risk Operational Plans (HROP).


• VWS, PSGs (where applicable) & VCMs are supervised, mentored, & capacity strengthened through solid teamwork & leadership.


• Vaccination barriers are identified, analyzed & overcome by social mobilization groups & key influencers & the number of missed children & non compliance is reduced.


• LGA communication packages on health, polio, routine immunization, WASH, education & nutrition & child protection are developed & implemented.


• Polio & RI & non polio SIAs Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) reports are available at the state, Field Office (FO) & Abuja levels.


• Contribution to other reports made & shared as requested.


• The primary outcomes will include but are not limited to:


• Quality implementation of all polio & non polio IPDs / SIA reduces (to almost zero) missed children (non compliant or absent) & zero dose children.


• Increased commitment from LGA officials, traditional leaders & religious leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback & engagement on all SBC activities for our clients programs.


• Social mobilization working groups & committees at LGAs hold regular meetings & use social mobilization data to plan, monitor & implement SBC interventions in polio, RI, health, nutrition, education, WASH & child protection.


• Improved use of social & Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) data in communication strategy development & planning by the LGA team, including social mobilization working group members through technical inputs.

Project reporting    

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies    

• University degree in social sciences, communication, public health, community nutrition, community development, or related technical field.


• Fluency in English & knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.


• At least 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the state / LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring & evaluation in immunization programs.


• Experience in social mobilization, advocacy & communication in health related programs, polio eradication campaigns, IEC materials development, training / capacity building & team building.


• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies & procedures in international development cooperation.


• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan & execute ideas & impart knowledge & tech skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work in multi cultural environment & establish harmonious & effective working relationships both within & outside the organization.