Social and Behavior Change Consultant – Gombe

ABOUT MALARIA CONSORTIUM

Malaria Consortium works to improve health outcomes through evidence-based malaria and communicable-disease programmes across Africa and Asia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Social and Behavior Change Consultant will provide technical support for community engagement, advocacy, communication and demand-creation activities associated with Malaria Consortium’s SARMAAN II programme in Gombe State.

📍 Location: Gombe State

📅 Deadline: 28 September 2026 before 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Consultancy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and support implementation of state-level SBC activities.

• Adapt behaviour-change and communication materials to the local context.

• Support advocacy and engagement with community leaders and key stakeholders.

• Support state and LGA campaign flag-off activities.

• Identify influential stakeholders and communication channels.

• Monitor community-engagement and SBC activities using approved tools.

• Prepare weekly updates and campaign reports.

• Document challenges, achievements and recommendations.

• Complete required SBC preparedness and monitoring templates.

• Submit a detailed consultancy report following campaign activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline.

• At least three years of post-graduation experience.

• Previous experience with AZM, ITN, SMC, polio or similar public-health campaigns.

• Experience supporting behaviour-change campaigns.

• Knowledge of malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Strong training, supervisory, technical-writing and presentation skills.

• Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Ability to work effectively with state and community stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

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

A valid Malaria Consortium safeguarding-course certificate will be required for engagement.