Roles and Responsibilities

• HeRON consortium will commit time to support the consultant during this exercise:
• Facilitate introductions and connections to key stakeholders for the consultant as necessary
• Facilitate the mobilization of participants for interviews with government stakeholders.
• Facilitate travel bookings and accommodation
• Organize regular check-in calls with the consultant for the provision of updates
• Consultant to submit work and timetable for the assignment- including clearly stated:
• reporting deadlines for the various stages of the assignment
• A timely request for documents and needed logistical support
• Timely notification for workshops, interviews and required participants
• Meets agreed deadlines and deliverables.
• The consultant will be available to attend donor meetings and other coordination meetings when required.

Reporting:

• The consultant will report directly to the HeRON Deputy Team Lead. Regular progress updates and reports will be submitted according to the agreed-upon schedule and format.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields is required: Social and Behavioral Science, Sociology, Psychology, Communication, Public Relations, or any other relevant technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in communication for behavioral change or related communication.
• The IRC is looking for an Individual with substantial experience performing SBCC related consultancies. More specifically, the consultant should have a proven track record in the development of SBCC strategies in health areas and message development and related implementation guidelines. Experience with country situations similar to that of Borno and Yobe State, Nigeria and with similar projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of key primary health care areas RMNCAEH+N, malaria, COVID 19 and GBV.
• Previous experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
• Experience in development of SBCC strategy and SBCC package.
• Experience in interacting with community-level stakeholders.
• Experience in fostering open dialogue, building trust, and engaging key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, including strong professional communication ability.
• Experience as a consultant producing and delivering quality results.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Windows, Microsoft office and other digital media
• Strong written and spoken English ability.
• Experience working in BAY states and conversant in local language is an advantage.
• Previous experience in working out SBCC strategies for health system strengthening projects.