JOB OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION OFFICER (SBCCO) With MSI Nigeria

JOB OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL & BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION OFFICER (SBCCO)

MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, a leading provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, is inviting applications from qualified and passionate professionals for the role of Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO). As part of a global network with over 9,000 staff across 37 countries, MSI is committed to ensuring that individuals—especially women and girls—have access to quality, affordable, and life-changing reproductive health services.

📍 Locations: Bauchi State, Imo State, Kebbi State
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
📅 Application Deadline: 30th April, 2026

🧾 Role Overview

The SBCC Officer will lead community mobilization, demand generation, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement activities to improve access to reproductive health services. The role requires a strategic communicator with strong field experience in behavior change communication, capable of working with diverse stakeholders and driving service uptake across communities.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Community Mobilization & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Plan and implement community entry and mobilization strategies
• Map and engage key stakeholders including government, religious, and community leaders
• Build and maintain strong partnerships to support MSI’s programs
• Develop databases of key contacts and influencers

CBO Management & Capacity Building:

• Identify and collaborate with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
• Train and support partners such as youth champions, ward committees, and local mobilizers
• Implement communication strategies to reduce stigma and increase awareness

Demand Creation & Marketing:

• Design and execute demand generation strategies
• Promote MSI services through targeted outreach and innovative marketing approaches
• Ensure effective referral systems and increased service uptake

Advocacy & External Engagement:

• Engage with government stakeholders and participate in technical working groups
• Conduct advocacy with traditional, religious, and community leaders
• Collaborate with media to enhance program visibility

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):

• Ensure data quality, reporting accuracy, and timely submission of reports
• Track service uptake, referrals, and outreach impact
• Document success stories and program achievements

🎓 Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience in communications or related field
• Experience in community engagement, advocacy, and CSO management
• Knowledge of donor-funded project requirements and reporting
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work with government stakeholders and manage remote teams
• Proficiency in both written and spoken communication
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments

💡 Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of initiative and decision-making ability
• Commitment to reproductive health rights and client-centered care

🌍 Why Join MSI Nigeria?

• Work with a globally recognized organization in reproductive health
• Contribute to life-changing programs for women and communities
• Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive, and professional team
• Gain exposure to large-scale public health interventions

📩 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the links below based on their preferred location:

• Bauchi: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpqlD4xbck11CdPbcA6khGXBh6zu1kybrFskjClanzCWRsQA/viewform
• Kebbi: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclIQ3hrfaQfGpJ9M0C9zYHibKZ3MsepbK9aLyYwh7OlavuWg/viewform
• Imo: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf07DwOgKMY8pWpJj61wk24IXimiA1VVwe_6y_5A9HHhau0eg/viewform

📌 Note:

• Select your preferred location carefully when applying
• No relocation allowance is provided
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may begin before the deadline

MSI Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and maintains zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse, exploitation, and harassment. The organization is strongly committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

“Children by Choice, not Chance.”