Description
Description
Under the coordination and advice of the BCC Adviser at the State level, the LGA BC staff will support the implementation of BCC activities for the project in the corresponding LGA.
Responsibilities
Assist to research existing agricultural systems at the LGA level and establish links with Agricultural extension workers
Support Barefoot Business Councillors (BBCs) roles in supporting WAG members to implement business plans
Support the evaluation of livelihood grant proposals and assist LGA evaluation committees in this process.
Support implementation of business plans created by WAG members
Provide guidance on approaches to enhance the quality of existing livelihoods by WAG members
Assist in overseeing training of livelihood groups on the relevant livelihood sectors and skills needed to be successful
Guide the development of monitoring tools to assist the field teams in monitoring the progress of the livelihood groups at the state level
Assist in the development of state work plans
Any other technical tasks as assigned by the Project
Support the implementation and monitoring of the Behavioural Change Strategy at the LGA level, this will include to provide advice on the social norms that will be targeted by the project BC Strategy as well as developing the strategy components
Support the development and field testing of BC messages and materials at the LGA level by working in partnership with the Project Communications Firm
Provide technical advice and quality control for the implementation of activities under the project in the LGA and community levels
Support other non-BCC related communication activities of the project at the state level. This will require the development of a comprehensive communication strategy for the project, which will include but not limited to communication through mass media, new media channels (e.g. social media) and oral media channels at the national, state and community/local levels.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Mass Communications, Sociology, Anthropology or related Social Sciences is recommended but can be substituted for added experience working on social issues at the grassroots level.
Three to five years of experience in some of the following areas: design of communication messages and interventions; work on gender issues; and qualitative research.
Willingness to travel and work in rural communities.
Good communication skill (both speaking and oral) in English.
Good use of Microsoft office tools
He/she should have the ability to work as part of a team.
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Description
The Behaviour Change Communication Adviser will support the implementation of all project BCC activities for the project in the corresponding states.
Responsibilities
Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Behavioral Change Strategy at the State level, this will include to provide advise on the social norms that will be targeted by the project BC Strategy as well as developing the strategy components
Lead the implementation of the BC Strategy at the State level and provide quality control and technical advice as well as oversight for the implementation of such strategy at the LGA and community levels. This will include to oversee the development and field testing of BC messages and materials working in partnership with the Project Communications Firm
Provide technical advice and quality control for the implementation of activities under the project in the corresponding State, LGA and community levels
Support other non-BCC related communication activities at the state level. This will require the development of a comprehensive communication strategy for the project which will include but not limited to communication through mass media; new media channels (e.g. social media) and oral media channels at the national, state and community/local levels;
Review the progress of all BCC related activities and prepare regular reports for submission to Project Coordinator.
Requirements
Master's in Development Communications, Mass Communications, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health, or related field. A combination of Bachelor’s Degree and experience is also acceptable.
Five to Seven years of experience in some of the following areas:
the design of behaviour change communications strategies, messages and interventions; application of behavioural sciences in program design; work on gender issues and BCC-related qualitative research; community-based BCC program development and implementation;
BCC programs targeting key or vulnerable populations; BCC programs targeting general populations; implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Willingness to occasionally travel and work with rural communities.
Well-versed with working in MS office environment
Good communication skill in English (both written and oral)
Ability to work as part of a team.
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Description
The Community Mobilization and Capacity Building Adviser will provide technical assistance in the mobilization of women into affinity groups ensuring that the process is inclusive, and the capacities of the women are built in accordance with the Project Development Objective and in accordance with the characteristics of the LGAs in the respective states.
This adviser will also support staff at LGA and community level to engage a broad range of actors, such as Government Institutions, (NGOs) etc. to partner with them for project implementation.
Responsibilities
Support the development of capacity building strategy for the project detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
Support the development of capacity building strategy for WAGs detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
Support development of the training plan including budget and logistics requirements as per timelines detailed in the project workplan
Support the development and finalization of training materials in consultation with subject matter experts and other team members, as required
Organize ToTs for LGA staff and Ward Facilitators
Support the identification of existing women groups in the community, assess their practices/mode of operation, and existing interventions beneficial to the women groups
Advice LGA staff and Ward Facilitators on the use of participatory and informed social mobilization strategies to identify excluded women
Support LGA relevant staff to mobilize women into Women Affinity Groups at the community level
Advise and collaborate with the State Behavioural Chance Adviser in identifying and developing partnership with key stakeholders at the State level such as Learning Institutions, CSOs, FBOs and other relevant Institutions for WAGs capacity building
Assist in the development and delivery of training modules on life skills and psycho-social training to trainers to WAGs members
Advise and support the implementation of strategies to avoid elite capture and exclusion as part of project formation
Develop and design the strategy for systematic tracking of the WAGs members in various communities
Support the project in the area of knowledge transfer and institutionalization
Assist and advise in the preparation of state workplans
Ensure quality control of all Social mobilization activities and at all levels
Assist the Communications Adviser in promoting the project by providing substantive input for stories, articles and other PR activities
Perform any other task that may be assigned by the project.
Requirements
Master's in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology) or a related field. Combination of Bachelor’s degree and experience is also acceptable
5 to 7 years of experience in social mobilization, and organising trainings for groups and individuals at all levels. Knowledge of the corresponding project State social characteristics.
Ability to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds, have good communication skill (both speaking and oral). He/she should have the ability to work as part of a team.
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