SBC Content Development Consultant at Save The Children

Save the Children invests in childhood - every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. Please give monthly and support our mission. Save the Children is working to strengthen health systems and support maternal and child health in four northern states. Much work needs to be done for Nigeria to deliver its promises on Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 (which aim to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health) before 2015. Facts About Nigeria More than 173 Million people live there The average girl stays in school only until she's 9 123 out of 1000 children die before their 5th birthday A parent earns an average of just $4 a day Our Work Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. We're helping to improve health systems in northern Nigeria to delivery maternal, newborn, and child health services, including the revival of routine immunization.

Objectives of the Consultancy:

The objectives of engaging the consultant will be:

1. To Co- Facilitate the SBC Content development workshop. 
2. Develop IEC materials Contents for mediums of usage (Broadcast, radio, print).

Key Deliverables:

The key deliverables of the engagement will be

1. Co- Facilitate a workshop with the project team and CO team States and NPHCDA representatives that would bring out the contents for the development of SBC messages targeting to address barriers of Zero dose and under Immunize Children in Lagos and Kano States. – 2 days
2. Develop contents for the development of SBC messages targeting to address barriers of Zero dose and under Immunize Children in Lagos and Kano States. – 4 days
3. Run post pre-test correction – 1 day
4. Write and Submit Report to the SBC Coordinator – 1 day

Roles and Responsibilities of Save the Children

In consultation with Save the Children, the consultant is expected to complete all activities listed in the Scope of Work section above. The SBC Coordinator will be the main contact person for the consultant. It is expected that the consultant will work closely with the SBC Coordinator and keep him/her informed throughout each step of the process. Technical input and support will also be provided by the Project Managers & Chief of Paty. Key stakeholders and partners will be consulted when appropriate.

Save the will facilitate and provide arrangements and support services/ facilities for the work of the consultant. These include:

1. Provision of background and reference documents.
2. Provision of working space within Save the Children Office in Lagos, Kano and Abuja.
3. Facilitating contacts and meetings with relevant stakeholders.

kills and competencies required

1. Master’s degree in public health, Sociology, communications, social science, or other related area
2. Expert knowledge and practical experience in Behavior Change Communication will be an added advantage.
3. At least 7 years of practical experience in communications using graphic design
4. Experience designing educational, training of trainers, and behavior change materials development for audiences with low levels of literacy
5. Experience of coordinating diverse teams and communicating with individuals/groups at all levels
6. Experience working in urban and rural communities, preferably in Lagos and Kano
7. Strong analytical, presentation and writing skills in English
8. Yoruba and Hausa language skills are essential
9. Demonstrates strong commitment to Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values, including Safeguarding of children.
10. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, caste, nationality, age sensitivity.

Method of Application

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