Program Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact
Program Officer at Centre for Communication and Social Impact
We believe that communication saves lives. CCPN focuses on the central role of communication in social and behavior change for development. We partner with the government of Nigeria, international donors and funders, non-governmental organizations and the private sector to implement programs and trainings that change lives.
Experience3 – 5 years
Location Kaduna , Kano
The Program Officer provides programmatic support to the Faith and Community Champions (FCC) project as well as the Family Planning investment. He/She is responsible for supporting the project team in programme design and implementation.</p><p>Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Coordination
Support the implementation of FCC/FP activities at the state and LGA levels in line with approved work plans and budgets.
Coordinate FCC/FP activities with AFCCs, IFCCs, community structures, and partners.
Ensure timely execution of community dialogues, sermons, media engagements, referrals, and other FCC interventions.
Support integration of messages into religious, cultural, and community platforms.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
Maintain strong working relationships with AFCCs, IFCCs, religious leaders, and traditional leaders.
Support onboarding, mentoring, and continuous engagement of IFCCs at the state level.
Represent the FCC& FP project at relevant state and LGA meetings when required.
Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting
Support routine monitoring of FCC/FP activities to ensure quality, compliance, and learning.
Collect, verify, and submit activity reports, attendance registers, referral data, and success stories.
Document best practices, lessons learned, challenges, and community feedback for continuous improvement.
Support data entry and timely submission of reports in line with project M&E requirements.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
Support trainings, workshops, refresher sessions, and coaching of AFCCs, IFCCs, and community actors.
Provide technical support to IFCCs to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate messaging.
Support adaptation of SBC materials to local contexts while maintaining approved messaging.
Community Engagement & Social and Behavior Change (SBC)
Support implementation of strategies targeting key audiences, including married adolescents, young couples, and families.
Facilitate community conversations that promote positive norms around childbirth spacing, maternal and child wellbeing, and family health.
Ensure community feedback is captured and used to refine project approaches.
Administration & Compliance
Support logistical planning for meetings, trainings, and community activities.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and donor requirements.
Perform any other duties assigned by the State Program Manager to support project success.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Education, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience supporting community-based development, health, or SBC programs.
Experience working with faith leaders, traditional institutions, or community structures is a strong advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills.
Good understanding of social and behavior change communication approaches.
Ability to work respectfully with religious and cultural leaders.
Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple activities across LGAs.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data tools.
Fluency in English; ability to communicate in local languages (e.g., Hausa) is a strong advantage.
Personal Attributes
Strong commitment to community development and social impact.
Culturally sensitive, respectful, and collaborative.
Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Willingness to travel frequently to project communities
