Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO)

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MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is hiring a Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) on a full-time basis in Bayelsa, Nigeria. The role focuses on community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, demand generation, and advocacy to expand access to sexual and reproductive health services. The officer will lead CBO management, implement communication strategies, and drive uptake of family planning and reproductive health products.

• Full-time role based in Bayelsa, Nigeria
• Focus on community mobilization and stakeholder engagement
• Lead demand generation and marketing for reproductive health services
• Manage CBOs, town announcers, and youth champions
• Advocacy with government, traditional, and religious leaders

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Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices ⏲ Sep 1, 2026, 11:01 AM ⋕ View all Media, Advertising & Communications jobs MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSI Nigeria) is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care services and products, including Family Planning services, in Nigeria. As a results-driven social enterprise, MSI Nigeria leverages modern operational models and social marketing approaches to expand access to family planning services and sexual and reproductive health products across communities in the country.Our goal is to meet the needs of underserved populations by collaborating with government and community partners to ensure equitable access to a wide range of high-quality, effective reproductive health care products and services. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) Location: Bayelsa Employment Type: Full-time Overall Responsibilities: Community Mobilization: Stakeholder mapping (identify influencers, partners, and antagonists), develop/implement an engagement plan for effective stakeholder relationships and support. Develop a database of contacts. This will include local leaders (Govt, non-government, religious, community, etc.) relevant to MSI Nigeria’s work. Establish and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, the media, and other partners that impact the work of MSI Nigeria. Develop and implement mobilization plans, identifying whom to target, when, why, where, and how Plan and execute community entry activities (mapping, identification of key influencers/targets, engagements) Lead CBO Management: Ensure the full implementation of MSI Nigeria’s community engagement strategy across channels of operation. Identify hot spots and strategies for engagement to increase PAC. Ensure that all channel/cost center targets are achieved. Meeting and collaboration with key government stakeholders at local and state levels - reproductive health coordinators, officers in charge at PHCs, HODs for Health, etc. Guided by the channel SUMO, and MSI Nigeria’s demand generation strategy, conduct mobilization activities with target groups that will result in footfalls and uptake of MSI Nigeria’s services. Identify Community Based Organizations (CBOs), relevant bodies, and partners for demand generation in the community. Develop and implement clear plans for adolescent engagement, demand generation, and stigma reduction. Advocacy meetings and engagement with key groups - Stakeholder engagement, traditional and religious leaders, youth and women's group engagement, use of town criers, door-to-door, Prepare and design monthly activity plans as relevant to state, regional, and national activities. Lead the implementation of a robust communication strategy for effective sensitization and stigma reduction in the communities through effective stakeholder engagement. Develop and implement a robust capacity building plan for CBOs, town announcers, Ward Development Associations (WDA), Ward Development Committees (WDC), and Youth Champions (YC). Lead the demand creation, generation, marketing, and clients' uptake of relevant MSI Nigeria products and services. Lead Demand Creation and Marketing: Ensure effective mobilization of clients to service providers. Conduct a clear on-going analysis of the market, by segment, location, accessibility to promote products on the project. Implement innovative methods for effective contact center marketing. Ensure complete referral and service uptake at the facility level. Articulate a clear demand generation (DG) strategy specific for channels of operation. Responsible for achieving target numbers of service uptake on the projects. Advocacy and External Engagement: Engage with the State Ministry of Health, and relevant line ministries and attend TWG meetings with support from the Regional Manager. Engagement with Traditional and Religious leaders to create an enabling environment for programme implementation. Identify with opportunities for a partnership to enhance the visibility of MSI Nigeria. Periodic sensitization with Police at divisional and local level on SRH with support from the Regional Manager and Regional Marketing and Communications Advisor. Engagement with media for positive insight on a project with support from the Regional Manager. M&E: Track in reaches and service uptake at the facility level Ensure effective referral tracking. Track referrals to the contact center. Ensure data quality check and timely reporting. Ensure data spot check and validation. Ensure prompt submission of a monthly and quarterly report, More Together stories, and success stories from activities including high-quality photographs. Required Qualifications High decision-making and initiation skills. Knowledge of donor contract requirements: for budgeting and reporting. Cross-functional team player. Pro-choice. Effective communication and management skills are an added advantage. First Degree in any discipline. Flexibility to operate in a changing environment and strong change management skills. Remote work and remote teams’ management experience. Excellent leadership and management aptitude in leading diverse teams remotely. Experience: in CSO management and effective planning and engagement. Strategic thinker, excellent analytical and effective communication skills. Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience: in strategic communications. Demonstrate great advocacy skills and community engagement. Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level government officials. Effective Communication and management skills are an added advantage. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) across levels. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Please select the correct job location when completing the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Important Information: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted while the advertisement remains open. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. There is no relocation allowance available for this position. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding: MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation and harassment of any kind. MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic. Children by choice, not chance. Application Deadline: 8th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Bayelsa State