We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Facilitator
Locations: Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Slot: 12 Openings
Role objectives
- Work with a cluster of LGA / ward teams to ensure deeper ward analysis, planning & implementation of strategic communications interventions & be responsible for basic monitoring. The specific communication interventions to be implemented in each area will be informed by local knowledge & the unique characteristics of the wards / settlements.
- Support the development of LGA social mobilization action plans for polio & non polio SIAs targeting high risk wards in the high risk LGAs within the state.
- Facilitate, in coordination with our clients Field Offices (FO’s), the effective use of social mobilization funds channelled through the government departments at the state, LGA & ward levels for SIA.
- Support training of state / LGA / ward staff & vaccination personnel in social mobilization activities, including interpersonal communications.
- Advocate with LGA / ward policymakers & religious & traditional leadership for support for implementing polio & non polio campaigns / RI.
- Participate in planning & implementing media & communication activities & work with media groups & networks for coordinating our client supported programs during SIPDs.
- Work directly & collaborate with traditional district & ward leaders to increase community participation & OPV acceptance to reduce missed children during campaigns.
- Design & implement group specific strategies to reach hard to reach, nomadic & minority groups at LGA, district & ward levels.
- Participate in state / LGA / Ward IPD management team activities geared towards successfully implementing SIAs.
- Supervise data collection at the state, LGA, district & ward levels. Analyse data for specific trends / patterns of non compliance, poor coverage, dropouts, left outs, etc. & undertake coordinated actions to facilitate the process of reaching such communities / households.
- Coordinate stakeholders such as NGOs, CBOs, religious groups, women’s groups & Youth groups for their involvement & participation in polio eradication activities. Work closely with other partners like WHO, ROTARY, Red Cross, N TLC / SPHCDA & other relevant government partners.
- Ensure strong supervision of LGA Facilitators & other polio communication team members in their cluster of LGAs within the accountability framework.
- Support all required activities in respective clusters of LGAs to increase coverage for routine immunization.
- Support any emergency non polio SIAs such as COVID-19, as required by the organization & any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Expected output include but are not limited to:
- Based on the major tasks outlined above, a work plan should be submitted for approval by the supervising facilitator / SBC Specialist / Health Specialist, 2 weeks after joining with clear monthly deliverables for each month of the contract period.
- A detailed work plan at the beginning & monthly work plans thereafter (1st week of each month).
- Monthly report of activities, outcomes, mission reports & Notes for the Record (NFR) on meetings, etc. (monthly).
- Accountability dashboard indicators submitted monthly & strict adherence to the accountability framework in the state.
- One report after each IPD by using a supplied template on intervention & other social data tools / social mobilization indicators (as per IPD conducted).
- One end of contract report.
- Expected results include but are not limited to:
- Data driven & evidence based high risk operational plans with strong communication components in place across all LGAS within the assigned cluster of LGAs contributing to a reduction in missed children & quality campaigns (every campaign).
- Immunization barriers identified, analyzed & overcome by social mobilization groups & key influencers (updated monthly in all LGAs).
- The number of missed children & non compliance is reduced through intensified social mobilization activities.
- Full implementation of the accountability framework across all LGAs within the cluster leading to high quality immunization activities (monthly dashboard updated & quarterly review of Facilitators).
- Polio & RI, M&E reports from LGA are available at state, FO & Abuja levels (weekly & monthly reports to be submitted).
- Functioning social mobilization committee & polio task forces are in place across all LGAs within the assigned cluster of LGAs.
- The volunteer expansion is highly operational, delivering results as reported through accurate & timely reporting (weekly reports submitted).
- The primary outcomes will include but are not limited to:
- Quality implementation of all polio & non polio IPDs / SIA reduces (to almost zero) missed children (non compliant or absent) & zero dose children.
- Increased commitment from LGA officials, traditional leaders & religious leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback & engagement on all SBC activities for our clients programs.
- Social mobilization working groups & committees at LGAs hold regular meetings & use social mobilization data to plan, monitor & implement SBC interventions in polio, RI, health, nutrition, education, WASH & child protection.
- Improved use of social & Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) data in communication strategy development & planning by the LGA team, including social mobilization working group members through technical inputs.
Project reporting
- This role reports to the line manager.
Requirements / Key Competencies
- University Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Public health, Community Nutrition, Community Development, or related technical field.
- Fluency in English & knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
- 3 – 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the state / LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring & evaluation in immunization programs.
- Experience in social mobilization, advocacy & communication in health related programs, polio eradication campaigns, IEC materials development, training / capacity building & team building.
- Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies & procedures in international development cooperation.
- Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan & execute ideas & impart knowledge & tech skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi cultural environment & establish harmonious & effective working relationships both within & outside the organization.
Application Closing Date
16th June, 2024.
Deadline: June 16, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | State Facilitator |