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Job title : Social and Behavioural Change Communication Technical Assistant jobs in Abuja Job Location : Abuja Deadline : May 16, 2022
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Experience : 10 years' experience
Location : FCT.
Duration : May-June, 2022
Malaria Consortium requires qualified Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBC) experts who will develop a comprehensive SBCC strategy as part of the protocol for the implementation of IPTi Effect Study in Nigeria.
Specific tasks for Consultant
Receive a briefing by the MC IPTi team
Review of available scientific research and communications / socio-behavioral theory to identify the best theoretical approach for developing the SBCC strategy
Conduct desk review to explore the barriers impeding the uptake of, and motivators and enablers that encourage uptake of the EPI programme, as well as information needs, and attitudes about the current communication channels used for the EPI to improve understanding of gaps in current communication methods
Meet with key stakeholders to plan the development of the SBCC approach based on identified best approach
Lead the development of an SBCC strategy for IPTi in Nigeria targeting the low SP-IPTi coverage
Develop an SBCC training and implementation plan (with the working group / key stakeholders) based on the SBCC strategy to guide roll out and inform uptake of the intervention
Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials
Provide reports on the assignment as detailed in the deliverables below
Presentation to stakeholders on key findings and conclusions
Submit overall report of assignment
Deliverables
Report on the desk review
SBCC strategy document for IPTi implementation in Nigeria
SBCC training and implementation plan based on the SBCC strategy
Report of consensus building meeting on SBCC strategy and plan
On the last day of assignment, one page (bullet point) summary of findings and recommendations provided to and discussed with the Staff Technical Lead
Within 5 days after the assignment completion, provide a draft report to the Staff Technical Lead for this specific assignment using the standard format provided
Within 5 days after receipt of comments on the draft report, produce a final draft report to the Staff Technical Lead
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials
Overall report of assignment
Type of consultant required :
One Senior National Consultant
Qualifications and experience :
Postgraduate degree in mass communication, social sciences and related fields.
National or regional consultancy expertise with at least 10 years' experience in developing SBCC plans
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
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Timeline for activities / Total TA Days :
Duration- May June, 2022
Total TA days- 28 days
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