Senior Programme Community Systems and SBC Officer

This role is strategic in managing/mitigating risks that arise from programming in topics and fields considered sensitive to conservative northern Nigeria. The job area is also an emerging one in alignment with the Government of Nigeria SWAp and MAMII initiatives.

The Officer leads and coordinates TA and implementation across six broad technical areas:

1. Government & Community Systems Strengthening for Demand Generation

2. Adaptive Implementation and Innovation (HCD-Aligned)

3. Holistic Girl Capital Data Management Analysis & Use

4. Capacity Building Mentorship & Performance Tracking

5. Strategic Engagement Coordination & Resource Alignment

6. Planning Budgeting Knowledge Management & Reporting

Technical:

1. Adaptive implementation HCD and D2A
   
2. Context-specific demand generation principles
   
3. Community and stakeholders engagements
   
4. Holistic Girl Capital outcomes.
   

Behavioural:

1. Results-oriented.
   
2. Process-driven.
   
3. Excellent verbal and written communication
   
4. Proactive and resourceful
   

Requirements

• BSc./BA degree in Comms Health Management Social Sciences or related fields.
  
• An observable commitment to professional improvement will be an added advantage.
  
• 7 years experience in an equivalent role with progressively increasing responsibility in a fast-paced working environment.
  
• Knowledge of national SRH and RMNCHN strategies and familiarity with the northern context.
  
• Demonstrated experience in community systems strengthening and skills in stakeholders engagement.
  
• Understanding of the Human Centred Design principles.
  
• Experienced working with government health and development leadership at the State level in a technical advisory role especially in the use of programme learnings or other communications materials for policymakers.
  
• Good experience in capacity assessment training coaching and mentorship.
  
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