Breakthrough ACTION ignites collective action and encourages people to adopt healthier behavior – from using modern contraceptive methods and sleeping under bed nets to being tested for HIV and preventing the spread of zoonotic diseases – by forging, testing, and scaling up new and hybrid approaches to social and behavior change.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer – Integrated SBC and Family Planning
Location: Abuja
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Summary
- The Program Officer – Integrated SBC & Family Planning will work with the Deputy Project Director-Integrated SBC & FP providing technical and programmatic support for the integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria program area.
- S/He will have primary responsibility for day-to-day coordination with national and state-level FP, MNCH+N and Malaria implementing partners, governments, and state project teams.
- The PO will provide technical assistance to the project in the areas of integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria social and behaviour change (SBC) capacity strengthening, community mobilization, social and mass media strategies and advocacy.
- The PO will also assist in developing integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria SBC workplans and reports, and support implementation at national and state level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Officer’s specific duties will include:
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- Work with Deputy Director-Integrated SBC & FP to implement the integrated FP, MNCH+N and Malaria components of BA-Nigeria project, as assigned.
- Support national and state level coordination with governments, policy makers, FP, MNCH+N implementing partners and other stakeholders
- Assist with the establishment and maintenance of effective relationships with FP, MNCH+N project partners, implementing partners, Federal and State MOHs and other key stakeholders
- Assist with establishing relationships and coordinating with USAID FP, MNCH+N service delivery and commodity logistics partners in project states and at national level
- Provide support for training and capacity building activities targeted at BA-Nigeria project partners, heath service providers, community-based organization, community volunteers etc.
- Provide support to the BA-Nigeria State Coordinators and state teams as required
- Assist with the development and writing of timely program reports on a quarterly and annual basis and disseminate program success stories, and other reporting duties as assigned
- The position will be based at the BA-Nigeria Office in Abuja but will involve approximately 30% travel to project states
- Perform job duties/responsibilities in support of CCP’s Mission and Values, as appropriate.
- Other duties as necessary and assigned by supervisor and BA-Nigeria Project Director.
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Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Health Education, or another related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience on Family Planning, Maternal & Child Health, or related health programs, and at least 3 years working experience with SBC or demand creation.
- Experience working in northern Nigeria
Skills:
- Proven teamwork and facilitation skills
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight and supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to speak Hausa highly desired.
Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward copies of their CV to: hiring@ba-nigeria.org using the Job Title and the location as the subject of the mail. e.g., “Program Officer – GHSA, Abuja”.
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