- Company: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Jigawa, Kaduna, and Kebbi, Nigeria
- Job type: Contract
- Deadline: 30 October 2026
About the role
Malaria Consortium is seeking a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Consultant to provide technical assistance and oversight for SBC activities supporting the 2026 AZM campaign. This consultancy is based in Jigawa, Kaduna, and Kebbi states. The consultant will work as part of the State team to support demand creation, community engagement, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting related to AZM MDA distribution.
Responsibilities
- Develop tailored social and behavior change strategies and advocacy plans for key stakeholders, including market leaders, youth groups, and traditional rulers.
- Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) for health workers and community mobilizers to enhance malaria awareness and AZM MDA promotion.
- Develop and execute localized media plans using state-specific communication channels.
- Support LGA teams in identifying and training local malaria champions and influencers.
- Track and monitor community engagement activities using state-specific SBC monitoring tools.
- Provide technical support for state and LGA flag-off events.
- Prepare comprehensive SBC activity reports and submit a detailed consultancy report within seven days post-campaign.
Requirements
- Minimum of a First Degree in Social Sciences or related fields.
- At least 3 years of post-graduation experience.
- Previous training and experience in AZM or similar campaigns (e.g., ITNs, SMC, Polio Immunization).
- Experience supporting the development of behavior change campaigns that delivered results.
- Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Excellent leadership, training, supervisory, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the links below corresponding to their location:
Note: Candidates must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya using this link: Log in to the site | Kaya. You will be mandated to submit the certificate at the point of engagement. Only candidates who provide a valid certificate will proceed with the engagement process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are highly encouraged. Malaria Consortium does not accept payment during recruitment or hardcopy CVs.
