Nina Jojer Limited is a leading human resources organization in Nigeria. It also has a policy advocacy advisory division and an IT/Telecom division. It is a firm known for its effective and innovative solutions, backed by a robust network within many sectors. We claim to be the largest aggregator service in Nigeria. Over the years, Nina Jojer has cultivated in-house expertise to offer tailored services to clients. To facilitate smooth operations for our clients across Sub-Saharan Africa, we have fostered strong partnerships. In parallel, we uphold stringent adherence to global best practices.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: LGA Facilitator, SBC – Polio
Location: Katsina, Sokoto, Borno and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- In 2020, Nigeria was declared Wild Polio Virus (WPV)-free for having gone without any WPV cases for over four years. However, Nigeria is experiencing outbreaks of Circulating Variant Poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) due to low Routine Immunization coverage and population immunity.
- In 2018, Nigeria experienced a major outbreak leading to about 34 cases. To interrupt the cVPV2, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with partners has ensured the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Polio eradication program in 19 northern states and a few Southern states where the spread was recorded.
- As of 2018, the number of cases reduced to 18, however, about 4.3 million children in Nigeria are still unimmunized (18%, MICS/NICS 2021). Routine Immunization performance in Nigeria has remained suboptimal for over 10 years, with only one in five (20%) children aged 12-24 months fully vaccinated according to the national immunization schedule in Nigeria (NDHS 2024).
- Social mobilization is a critical component in Routine Immunization and Supplementary Immunization campaigns for Polio vaccination and other vaccines.
- The UNICEF established Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCM) network is one of the effective and efficient community structures supporting 11 high-risk states in Northern Nigeria, working closely with community stakeholders, caregivers, and wider communities to promote vaccination.
- These volunteers organize community dialogues, and compound meetings, track newborns and children under five years for polio and routine immunization and refer pregnant women to Health Facilities for Antenatal Care.
- The network also plays a critical role in advancing integration as they support other sectors such as nutrition and child protection, with the potentials to do more.
- The network is supervised by a team of Facilitators at the LGA and State levels for quality delivery of programme interventions.
- The engagement of State and LGA Facilitators have been instrumental in enhancing community engagement and mobilizing support for the interruption of cVPV2 in the states, contributing to reduction in cases over the last year, with Zamfara state successfully interrupting the virus.
- The Facilitators support routine monitoring of the program, through supportive supervision, on the job coaching and strengthen capacity of the network in participatory facilitation, documentation and reporting skills. They also support rapid survey implementation to generate additional data, national level review, planning, and capacity building events for VCM network members.
- The State Facilitators will be located in the State with frequent trips to the LGA, wards, and settlements, providing general oversight of the LGA facilitators as well as the VCM structures in the assigned cluster of LGAs. Coordinate and supervise Polio/RI and other sectoral SBC activities at the cluster level.
- He/ She will supervise the day- to-day implementation of activities across UNICEF-supported implementation sites. He/ She will also supervise the daily operations of the LGAF and Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCM) network, specifically focusing on ensuring quality implementation and reporting.
- The State facilitator will play a prominent role in monitoring and reporting on the changing humanitarian situation within the state and LGAs, enabling UNICEF and partners to adapt and respond promptly and appropriately to the changing situation.
- In the context of increasing insecurity with the field provides a means for program monitoring to ensure the maintenance of the quality of implementation and business continuity according to national and international protocols as well as an independent layer of accountability.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
Supervision & Capacity Building:
- Conduct regular supportive supervision for Volunteer Ward Supervisors (VWS), Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCMs), and Polio Survivor Groups (PSGs) using the approved ODK supervision tool.
- Mentor the VCM network on interpersonal communication (IPC), accurate data documentation, routine immunization (RI), antenatal care (ANC), defaulter tracking, and referral systems.
- Conduct field spot-checks (DQR) and randomly assess households to verify the accuracy of VCM/VWS registers, particularly data on missed children, newborns, RI, Under-5s, and pregnant women.
- Lead weekly/monthly review meetings with VCMs and VWS to assess progress, resolve field challenges, and share relevant updates and campaign information.
- Actively participate in all pre-campaign (Polio and Non-Polio) training organized at State, LGA, and Ward levels.
- Facilitate refresher training for Non-Compliance Resolution Teams (NCRTs), Town Announcers, Fathers for Good Health (F4H) where applicable, House-to-House (H2H) Mobilizers, other Community Resource Groups (CRGs), and CSOs where applicable.
Coordination, Planning & Implementation:
- In collaboration with State Facilitators, conduct detailed ward/settlement analysis to inform planning and implementation of targeted Social and Behavior Change (SBC) interventions.
- Lead the VCM network in conducting the Micro Census to generate baseline data for demand generation.
- Guide the LGA Health Educator in organizing weekly ACSM coordination meetings to design, review, and implement data-driven community interventions.
- Ensure partner interventions are mapped and harmonized into LGA ACSM plan regularly to avoid duplication and maximize impact.
- Ensure activities conducted at settlement level are properly documented by VCMs and VWS in the micro plan template to promote transparency and accountability.
- Support the use of social data and evidence to inform and improve intervention strategies at the ward level.
- Coordinate with partners (WHO, CHAI, Core Group, AFENET, SOLINA, Chigari, Sultan foundation, etc.) and attend joint review and coordination meetings with the LGA team leadership.
Campaign Support & Implementation:
- Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of Polio and Non-Polio SIAs including NIPDs, IBRA, OBRs, Measles, Malaria SMC, and other public health campaigns.
- Attend all pre-campaign State Training of Trainers (SToT) and facilitate cascade at the LGA and ward levels.
- Participate in social mobilization planning meetings with the Health Educator and other ACSM actors to develop and implement campaign plans.
- Ensure mobilization and community sensitization activities begin at least two weeks before campaigns, led by the VCM network and other resource groups.
- Supervise H2H teams during campaigns, providing on-the-job coaching as needed.
- Attend all campaign review meetings at the ward and LGA levels to identify and resolve key challenges.
- Coordinate post-campaign non-compliance and child-absent sweep activities using verified line lists.
- Ensure timely collection, collation, and submission of accurate campaign social data to the state.
- Development of post campaign report and improvement plan (NC/missed children resolution plan, reaching missed settlements) putting into context the LGA quantitative and qualitative indicators.
Community Engagement & Advocacy:
- Support regular community mapping exercises to identify underserved groups, hard-to-reach areas, and key communication channels.
- Facilitate community dialogues, compound meetings, and sensitization sessions with existing CRGs using IPC strategies to address non-compliance and vaccine hesitancy.
- Support the LGA Health Educator in planning Advocacy visits to traditional/religious leaders, Education secretaries, security operatives, women’s groups, and other key stakeholders to secure buy in and support for immunization and other key public health campaigns/activity.
- Jointly work with the LGA ACSM team plan and implement visibility activities such as flag-offs, rallies, road shows, market storms, magiji shows and community announcements for increased awareness.
- Work with the LGA ACSM team to develop and disseminate targeted, segmented, culturally and religiously sensitive messages and use local media to amplify the messages together with State approved jingles.
- Promote male involvement in immunization/health activities through the fathers for Good Health (F4H) group and other male influencers.
- Support the LGA Health educator and ensure timely distribution and proper placement of IEC materials across wards for optimal visibility during campaigns and RI sessions.
- Work with Ward Development Committees (WDCs), CRGs and LGA teams to strengthen local health systems.
Routine Immunization Support:
- Attend and supervise RI sessions using the RISS ODK checklist or relevant checklist identified, identifying and recording gaps in cold chain management, logistics, and service delivery.
- Provide on-the-job mentoring to health facility staff on IPC and caregiver engagement.
- Deliver health talks to caregivers to encourage uptake of RI, ANC services and other PHC services.
- Support and participate in monthly RI data validation and reconciliation meetings to harmonize VCM and facility data, ensuring the full involvement of the VCM network.
Surveillance & Case Detection:
- Mentor VCMs in active case search and proper use of AFP reporting tools.
- Follow up on community alerts and refer unverified/suspected cases to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO).
- Support the LGA team and DSNO in case detection efforts and provide communication support during health emergencies.
Monitoring, Reporting & Fund Tracking:
- Track and monitor the disbursement and efficient utilization of social mobilization funds at both LGA and ward levels.
- Guide the LGA Health Educator maintains accurate documentation of all ACSM activities, including pre-, intra-, and post-campaign data and reports.
- Submit detailed weekly/monthly reports covering implementation progress, VCM data (NC/RI/U5), stakeholder engagements, community feedback, and any challenges encountered.
- Submit comprehensive proposed monthly workplans and implemented plans summarizing outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned, with recommendations for future improvements.
Emergency Preparedness & Cross-Sectoral Support:
- Actively participate in Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities during outbreaks or public health emergencies.
- Support SBC interventions across multiple sectors such as Health, WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Child Protection.
- Coordinate and participate in awareness events such as national and global health observances (e.g., World Polio Day, Global Handwashing Day, world breast feeding week, Immunization Week, Day of the African Child).
Human Resource Management & Payment Oversight:
- Support the recruitment of VCMs, NCRTs, Town Announcers, and H2H Community Leaders, ensuring selection criteria are met and quality onboarding and training is done.
- Facilitate the registration of beneficiaries on the Aurora payment platform, ensuring accurate data capture and timely follow-up on unresolved payment issues.
- Track and report monthly payments to VCMs, PSGs, and VWS, escalating delays or irregularities to line supervisor.
Other Responsibilities:
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or state-level facilitators to support project goals and ensure effective community mobilization.
Deliverables Expected Output:
- A detailed work plan at the beginning of the contract and monthly work plans thereafter.
- Sharing and uploading data to ODK and other data tools at agreed timelines.
- Monthly high-quality report of activities, outcomes, mission reports, and support to other reporting as requested.
- One end-of-contract high-quality report, including detailed handover notes, was delivered to SBC and the State Facilitator.
Expected Results:
- Community Engagement plan implemented at LGA and ward levels by all stakeholders.
- Facilitation of implementation of State and LGA Social Mobilization and High-Risk Operational Plans (HROP).
- Volunteer Ward Supervisors, PSGs (where applicable), and Volunteer Community Mobilizers are supervised, mentored, and capacity strengthened through solid teamwork and leadership.
- Vaccination barriers are identified, analyzed, and overcome by social mobilization groups and key influencers, and the number of missed children and non-compliance is reduced.
- LGA SBC packages on health, polio, routine immunization, WASH, education and nutrition, and child protection are developed and implemented.
- Polio and RI, and non-polio SIAs Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) reports are available at the State, Field Office, and Abuja levels.
- Contribution to other reports made and shared as requested. The primary outcomes will be: 1. Quality implementation of all Polio and non-polio IPDs/Supplemental Immunization Activities reduces (to almost zero) missed children (non-compliant or absent) and zero-dose children. 2. Increased commitment from LGA officials, Traditional Leaders, and Religious Leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback and engagement on all SBC activities for UNICEF programs 3. Social mobilization working groups and committees at LGAs, and ward hold regular meetings and use social mobilization data to plan, monitor, and implement SBC interventions in polio, routine immunization, health, nutrition, education, WASH, and child protection. 4. Improved use of social and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) data in SBC strategy development and planning by the LGA team, including Social Mobilization Working Group members through technical inputs
Requirements
Education:
- University Degree in social sciences, communication, public health, community nutrition, community development, or related technical field.
Language:
- Fluency in English; knowledge of the local language of the duty station is a requirement.
Work experience:
- At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the State/ LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation in immunization programs.
- Experience in social mobilization, advocacy, and communication in health- related programs, including polio eradication campaigns, training/capacity building, and team building.
- Strong participatory facilitation and interpersonal communication skills – – – Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute ideas and impart knowledge and tech skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Application Closing Date
21st August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers.ninajojer@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
