Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) at MSI Reproductive Choices

Overall Responsibilities

Community Mobilization

• Plan and execute community entry activities including mapping, identification of key influencers and targets, and stakeholder engagements
• Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify influencers, partners, and potential antagonists; develop and implement engagement plans for effective stakeholder relationships and support
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of contacts including local leaders from government, non-government, religious, and community organizations relevant to MSI Nigeria's work
• Develop and implement mobilization plans that clearly identify target audiences, timing, rationale, locations, and methods
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, media outlets, and partners that impact MSI Nigeria's operations

Community-Based Organization (CBO) Management

• Identify Community Based Organizations, relevant bodies, and partners for demand generation in target communities
• Develop and implement comprehensive capacity building plans for CBOs, town announcers, Ward Development Associations (WDA), Ward Development Committees (WDC), and Youth Champions (YC)
• Lead implementation of robust communication strategies for effective sensitization and stigma reduction in communities through stakeholder engagement
• Ensure full implementation of MSI Nigeria's community engagement strategy across all operational channels

Demand Generation and Service Uptake

• Lead demand creation, generation, marketing, and client uptake of relevant MSI Nigeria products and services
• Conduct mobilization activities guided by channel SUMO and MSI Nigeria's demand generation strategy to drive service uptake
• Prepare and design monthly activity plans aligned with state, regional, and national activities
• Meet and collaborate with key government stakeholders at local and state levels including reproductive health coordinators, PHC officers in charge, and Health Department heads
• Conduct advocacy meetings and engagements to advance organizational objectives