Programme AYSRH&D Adaptation Officers

The SBCC & Adaptation Officer provides technical leadership and hands-on technical assistance (TA) to strengthen government and community systems for sustainable demand generation (DG), social and behaviour change communication (SBCC), and adaptive implementation of proven A360 innovations. The role supports state and local governments to institutionalise multi sectoral DG systems that improve equitable access to quality SRH, MNCH and holistic girl capital outcomes for adolescents and young women.

Specific Purpose of the Job:

The Officer leads and coordinates TA and implementation across six broad technical areas:

1.     Government & Community Systems Strengthening for Demand Generation

2.     Adaptive Implementation and Innovation (HCD-Aligned)

3.     Holistic Girl Capital Data Management, Analysis & Use

4.     Capacity Building, Mentorship & Performance Tracking

5.     Strategic Engagement, Coordination & Resource Alignment

6.     Planning, Budgeting, Knowledge Management & Reporting

• BSc. /BA degree in Comms, Health Management, Social Sciences or related fields. 
  
• An observable commitment to professional improvement will be an added advantage
  
• 3 years’ experience in an equivalent role with progressively increasing responsibility in a fast-paced working environment.
  
•  Knowledge of national SRH and RMNCH+N strategies and familiarity with the northern context.
  
• Demonstrated experience in community systems strengthening with skills in stakeholders’ engagement.
  
• Understanding of the Human Centred Design principles.