CTG Global State Facilitator Jobs in Nigeria
Overview of Position
RI performance in Nigeria has remained sub optimal for over 10 years; according to the National Demographic Health Surveys (NDHS) of 2003, 2008, 2013 & 2018, communication & social mobilization are critical components in RI & Supplementary Immunization (SI) campaigns for polio vaccination & other vaccines.
The Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCM) network is one of the strongest community structures that support 12 high risk states in northern Nigeria, working closely with stakeholders, caregivers & communities to promote vaccination. These volunteers organize community dialogues & compound meetings, track newborns & children under five years for polio vaccination & refer pregnant women to health facilities for antenatal care. The network is supervised by a network of Facilitators at the LGA & state levels.
The State Facilitator will be located in the state with frequent trips to the LGA, wards & settlements, providing general oversight of the VCM structures in the assigned cluster of LGAs. Coordinate & supervise polio / RI activities at the cluster level. S / he will supervise the day to day polio / RI activities implementation across our client supported implementation sites. S / he will also supervise the daily operations of the LGAF & VCM network, specifically focusing on ensuring quality implementation & data reporting.
The State Facilitator will also play a prominent role in reporting on the changing humanitarian situation (Borno / Yobe states) within their LGAs & will enable our client & its partners to adapt promptly & appropriately to the changing situation. In the context of increasing insecurity with limited travel to implementation sites by our clients staff, the State Facilitators’ presence in the field provides a much needed means for program monitoring to ensure the maintenance of the quality of implementation according to national & international protocols as well as an independent layer of accountability.
Role Objectives
Work with a cluster of LGA / ward teams to ensure deeper ward analysis, planning & implementation of strategic communications interventions & be responsible for basic monitoring. The specific communication interventions to be implemented in each area will be informed by local knowledge & the unique characteristics of the wards / settlements.
Support the development of LGA social mobilization action plans for polio & non polio SIAs targeting high risk wards in the high risk LGAs within the state.
Facilitate, in coordination with our clients Field Offices (FO’s), the effective use of social mobilization funds channelled through the government departments at the state, LGA & ward levels for SIA.
Support training of state / LGA / ward staff & vaccination personnel in social mobilization activities, including interpersonal communications.
Advocate with LGA / ward policymakers & religious & traditional leadership for support for implementing polio & non polio campaigns / RI.
Design & implement group specific strategies to reach hard to reach, nomadic & minority groups at LGA, district & ward levels.
Participate in state / LGA / Ward IPD management team activities geared towards successfully implementing SIAs.
Supervise data collection at the state, LGA, district & ward levels. Analyse data for specific trends / patterns of non compliance, poor coverage, dropouts, left outs, etc. & undertake coordinated actions to facilitate the process of reaching such communities / households.
Coordinate stakeholders such as NGOs, CBOs, religious groups, women’s groups & Youth groups for their involvement & participation in polio eradication activities. Work closely with other partners like WHO, ROTARY, Red Cross, N TLC / SPHCDA & other relevant government partners.
Ensure strong supervision of LGA Facilitators & other polio communication team members in their cluster of LGAs within the accountability framework.
Support all required activities in respective clusters of LGAs to increase coverage for routine immunization.
Support any emergency non polio SIAs such as COVID-19, as required by the organization & any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Expected output include but are not limited to:
Based on the major tasks outlined above, a work plan should be submitted for approval by the supervising facilitator / SBC Specialist / Health Specialist, 2 weeks after joining with clear monthly deliverables for each month of the contract period.
A detailed work plan at the beginning & monthly work plans thereafter (1st week of each month).
Monthly report of activities, outcomes, mission reports & Notes for the Record (NFR) on meetings, etc. (monthly).
Accountability dashboard indicators submitted monthly & strict adherence to the accountability framework in the state.
One report after each IPD by using a supplied template on intervention & other social data tools / social mobilization indicators (as per IPD conducted).
One end of contract report.
Expected results include but are not limited to:
Data driven & evidence based high risk operational plans with strong communication components in place across all LGAS within the assigned cluster of LGAs contributing to a reduction in missed children & quality campaigns (every campaign).
Immunization barriers identified, analyzed & overcome by social mobilization groups & key influencers (updated monthly in all LGAs).
The number of missed children & non compliance is reduced through intensified social mobilization activities.
Full implementation of the accountability framework across all LGAs within the cluster leading to high quality immunization activities (monthly dashboard updated & quarterly review of Facilitators).
Polio & RI, M&E reports from LGA are available at state, FO & Abuja levels (weekly & monthly reports to be submitted).
Functioning social mobilization committee & polio task forces are in place across all LGAs within the assigned cluster of LGAs.
The volunteer expansion is highly operational, delivering results as reported through accurate & timely reporting (weekly reports submitted).
The primary outcomes will include but are not limited to:
Quality implementation of all polio & non polio IPDs / SIA reduces (to almost zero) missed children (non compliant or absent) & zero dose children.
Increased commitment from LGA officials, traditional leaders & religious leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback & engagement on all SBC activities for our clients programs.
Social mobilization working groups & committees at LGAs hold regular meetings & use social mobilization data to plan, monitor & implement SBC interventions in polio, RI, health, nutrition, education, WASH & child protection.
Improved use of social & Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) data in communication strategy development & planning by the LGA team, including social mobilization working group members through technical inputs.
Project Reporting
This role reports to the line manager.
Key Competencies
University degree in social sciences, communication, public health, community nutrition, community development, or related technical field.
Fluency in English & knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
At least 3 – 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the state / LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring & evaluation in immunization programs.
Experience in social mobilization, advocacy & communication in health related programs, polio eradication campaigns, IEC materials development, training / capacity building & team building.
Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies & procedures in international development cooperation.
Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan & execute ideas & impart knowledge & tech skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in multi cultural environment & establish harmonious & effective working relationships both within & outside the organization.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CTG Global State Facilitator Jobs in Nigeria
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