Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO)

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MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is hiring a Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) in Yobe, Nigeria on a full-time basis. 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, sensitization, and marketing of MSI Nigeria’s products and services.

• Full-time role based in Yobe, Nigeria
• Focus on community mobilization and demand generation
• Requires stakeholder engagement with government, religious and community leaders
• Involves CBO management and capacity building
• Supports sexual and reproductive health service uptake

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Social & Behaviour Change Communication Officer (SBCCO) at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices ⏲ Sep 8, 2026, 8:13 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: Yobe Employment Type: Full-time Overall Responsibilities: Community Mobilization: Plan and execute community entry activities (mapping, identification of key influencers/targets, engagements) Develop and implement mobilization plans, identifying whom to target, when, why, where, and how Establish and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders, the media, and other partners that impact the work of MSI Nigeria. Develop a database of contacts. This will include local leaders (Govt, non-government, religious, community, etc.) relevant to MSI Nigeria’s work. Stakeholder mapping (identify influencers, partners, and antagonists), develop/implement an engagement plan for effective stakeholder relationships and support. Lead CBO Management: 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, Ensure that all channel/cost center targets are achieved. Identify hot spots and strategies for engagement to increase PAC. Prepare and design monthly activity plans as relevant to state, regional, and national activities. 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. Meeting and collaboration with key government stakeholders at local and state levels - reproductive health coordinators, officers in charge at PHCs, HODs for Health, etc. Ensure the full implementation of MSI Nigeria’s community engagement strategy across channels of operation. 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 implementation of a robust communication strategy for effective sensitization and stigma reduction in the communities through effective stakeholder engagement. 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. 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. Ensure complete referral and service uptake at the facility level. Implement innovative methods for effective contact center marketing. Conduct a clear on-going analysis of the market, by segment, location, accessibility to promote products on the project. 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: Engagement with media for positive insight on a project with support from the Regional Manager. 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 Traditional and Religious leaders to create an enabling environment for programme implementation. Engage with the State Ministry of Health, and relevant line ministries and attend TWG meetings with support from the Regional Manager. Identify with opportunities for a partnership to enhance the visibility of MSI Nigeria. M&E: Track in reaches and service uptake at the facility level Ensure data spot check and validation. Ensure data quality check and timely reporting. Track referrals to the contact center. Ensure effective referral tracking. Ensure prompt submission of a monthly and quarterly report, More Together stories, and success stories from activities including high-quality photographs. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC experience: in strategic communications. Knowledge of donor contract requirements: for budgeting and reporting. Excellent leadership and management aptitude in leading diverse teams remotely. First Degree in any discipline. Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level government officials. Effective communicationand management skills are an added advantage. Demonstrate great advocacy skills and community engagement. Pro-choice. Effective communicationand management skills are an added advantage. Remote work and remote teams’ management experience. Experience: in CSO management and effective planning and engagement. Cross-functional team player. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) across levels. High decision-making and initiation skills. Strategic thinker, excellent analytical and effective communication skills. Flexibility to operate in a changing environment and strong change management skills. 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: There is no relocation allowance available for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted while the advertisement remains open. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding: 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. MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation and harassment of any kind. Application Deadline: 14th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Yobe State