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Specialist, Social Behavioral Change (SBC)_CGPP Nigeria

October 29, 2024

JOB DETAILS

SPECIALIST, SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL CHANGE (SBC)_CGPP NIGERIA - (3007)

Job Title

Specialist, Social Behavioral Change (SBC)_CGPP Nigeria

Location

Nigeria - NG (Primary)

Office

Abuja

Category

Technical Unit

Date Needed By

11/4/2024

Program Description (Background)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Specialist Social Behavioral Change (SBC) of the CGPP Nigeria Secretariat will be based in Abuja and will provide technical support to strengthen the Secretariat and PVO/NGO partner to implement social and behavioral change strategies and activities to promote community engagement and participation in CGPP focus states. S/he will a) ensure the quality and completeness of the CGPP’s SBC program implementation; (b) ensure that CGPP SBC activities support program objectives and are consistent with global and national polio eradication and global health security strategies; (c) provide capacity building for secretariat and PVO/NGO partner staff and (d) develop behavioral change communication (BCC) materials for program activities. S/he will work closely with the gender lead to ensure the gender aspects of SBC are carefully planned, implemented, and monitored.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide the development and implementation of the project's social behavioral change strategic plan, ensuring that they contribute to quality, robust acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and PZD surveillance, effective supplemental polio immunization activities, and appropriate utilization of routine immunization services.
Provide capacity building, supervision, and mentoring to the CGPP partners’ staff and ensure field staff at all levels receive appropriate SBC training.
Develop and produce SBC materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced, and disseminated to target audience within the community.
Represent the interests of the CGPP and its partners in meetings at the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), NCDC and other donors and stakeholders, and report on those meetings to the Deputy Director.
Support the development of CGPP quarterly and annual reports, success stories and other reports. In addition, develop and submit CGPP quarterly newsletter.
Support in preparing concept notes and proposals for submission, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.
Support project monitoring of CGPP SBC data and guide the interpretation of the analyzed data.
Monitor field operations of all CGPP partners SBC activities by conducting supportive supervisory visits, technical support during supplementary immunization activities (including outbreak responses) and facilitate technical working group meetings.
Working closely with the gender leads to mainstream gender in all project activities.
Guide the development and implementation of the project's social behavioral change strategic plan, ensuring that they contribute to quality, robust acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and PZD surveillance, effective supplemental polio immunization activities, and appropriate utilization of routine immunization services.
Provide capacity building, supervision, and mentoring to the CGPP partners’ staff and ensure field staff at all levels receive appropriate SBC training.
Develop and produce SBC materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced, and disseminated to target audience within the community.
Represent the interests of the CGPP and its partners in meetings at the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), NCDC and other donors and stakeholders, and report on those meetings to the Deputy Director.
Support the development of CGPP quarterly and annual reports, success stories and other reports. In addition, develop and submit CGPP quarterly newsletter.
Support in preparing concept notes and proposals for submission, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines.
Support project monitoring of CGPP SBC data and guide the interpretation of the analyzed data.
Monitor field operations of all CGPP partners SBC activities by conducting supportive supervisory visits, technical support during supplementary immunization activities (including outbreak responses) and facilitate technical working group meetings.
Working closely with the gender leads to mainstream gender in all project activities.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Typically, degree in Social Sciences, Behavior Change, Communications, Marketing, Public Health, or related field. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree in area is acceptable.
7+ years’ experience working in public health and advocacy, capacity building or knowledge management is desirable.
Experience in designing, planning, and implementing SBC programming and/or community level activities, including communication campaigns and training is required.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with diverse teams, national/sub-national and local government bodies, civil society organizations and community structures (e.g., schools, women’s groups, leadership councils, health committees).
Proven ability to set priorities, to multi-task and to work collaboratively across technical teams.
Experience in computer software including Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Strong understanding of strategies and principles of integrating gender and inclusion in SBCC approaches and proven ability to promote local ownership.
English and Local Language

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

English and Hausa

CODE OF CONDUCT

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

SAFEGUARDING

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.

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