Vacancies with SWODEN in partnership with BBC Media Action

Project Title:
Child Birth Spacing, Maternal Health and Reproductive Rights Project

Implementing Organizations:
BBC Media Action in partnership with SWODEN

Project Locations:
Kano and Kaduna States

Duration:
Project-based contract

Background:
BBC Media Action, in collaboration with SWODEN, is implementing a multi-platform project aimed at promoting child birth spacing, improving maternal health, and advancing reproductive rights across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano and Kaduna States.

The initiative adopts a comprehensive communication strategy that includes radio dramas, community dialogues, social mobilization activities, and digital engagement. These approaches are designed to address harmful social norms, misconceptions, and systemic barriers that negatively affect family planning and maternal health practices.

Through evidence-based communication and active community engagement, the project seeks to enhance access to accurate reproductive health information and services while contributing to improved maternal and child health outcomes in the target communities.

Available Positions:

• State Coordinator
• LGA Coordinator
• MEAL Officer
• Safeguarding Officer
• Finance Officer
• Data Entry Clerk (DEC)

Core Competencies:
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and strategic coordination abilities
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven team management and supervisory capacity
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong planning and organizational competence
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience working within communities in Northern Nigeria
• Familiarity with media-based Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) approaches
• Experience collaborating with government institutions and development partners
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and accountability frameworks

Code of Conduct:
All staff engaged under this project are required to adhere strictly to SWODEN Nigeria’s policies. These include safeguarding, child protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), confidentiality, gender sensitivity, accountability, and professional ethical standards throughout the duration of the project.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the following links:

• State Coordinator: Apply here
• LGA Coordinator: Apply here
• MEAL Officer: https://forms.gle/SnJC6TNtM4mC2eke8
• Data Entry Clerk: https://bit.ly/DataClerk
• Finance Officer: https://bit.ly/Finance_Off
• Safeguarding Officer: https://forms.gle/nXmUypvnzh2wS5ap7

Application Deadline:
All applications must be submitted on or before 19th June 2026 at 11:59 PM.