Social and Behavior Change Consultant – Adamawa

ABOUT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

Malaria Consortium is an international health organisation implementing malaria prevention, treatment and health-system strengthening programmes.

JOB SUMMARY

The Social and Behavior Change Consultant will support state-specific communication, community mobilisation, advocacy and demand-creation activities for the SARMAAN II project in Adamawa State.

📍 Location: Adamawa State

📅 Deadline: 28 September 2026 before 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Consultancy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare SBC workplans covering pre-campaign, campaign and post-campaign activities.

• Adapt communication and behaviour-change materials for the state context.

• Develop advocacy plans and support community mobilisation activities.

• Identify and engage community influencers and key stakeholders.

• Support state and LGA campaign flag-off events.

• Monitor SBC and community-engagement activities.

• Provide weekly implementation updates.

• Prepare campaign and consultancy reports.

• Document challenges, successes, lessons and recommendations.

• Complete required campaign preparedness and monitoring tools.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Social Sciences or a related field.

• Minimum three years of post-graduation experience.

• Previous experience with AZM or similar campaigns such as SMC, ITN or polio campaigns.

• Experience supporting behaviour-change and demand-creation interventions.

• Knowledge of malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Strong leadership, supervision and communication skills.

• Excellent report-writing and presentation capability.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the Adamawa application form and upload your resume in PDF format before 5:00 PM on 28 September 2026.

Candidates will be required to provide a valid Malaria Consortium safeguarding-course certificate before engagement.