Job Opportunity: State Campaign SBC & External Communication Advisor – Borno State

Malaria Consortium is recruiting a skilled and experienced State Campaigns, External Communications, and Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor to join their team in Borno State, Nigeria. This is a full-time, temporary position offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to impactful public health communication initiatives.

About the Role:
The Advisor will lead the development and implementation of all communications-related programs for Malaria Consortium Nigeria (MCN). This includes public health communications, external relations, knowledge management, advocacy, and ensuring visibility of Malaria Consortium’s work among stakeholders and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Oversight and Influence (20%)

• Oversee public health communication (PHC), advocacy, and external communication efforts in Nigeria
• Provide timely technical advice to country and project teams
• Participate in global PHC cluster activities to share learning and results
• Ensure effective organizational positioning and knowledge sharing

Strategic Design and Management (65%)

• Develop, review, and coordinate implementation of communication strategies
• Provide technical leadership in communication components of new projects
• Support project managers in timely implementation of communication plans
• Oversee production of evidence-based, audience-centered PHC materials and messages
• Ensure quality assurance, compliance with donor branding, and value for money
• Document and disseminate communication experiences and outputs
• Monitor and evaluate communication activities, adjusting strategies as needed

External Engagement and Partnerships (15%)

• Support communication efforts with Federal Ministry of Health, NMEP, and partners
• Act as key media liaison and public relations contact
• Contribute to funding opportunity identification and proposal development

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree or significant experience in public health strategic communication, public relations, or media with focus on Nigeria/Africa
• At least 7 years in managerial roles related to public health communications or marketing in the development sector
• Experience communicating about malaria or other communicable diseases
• Strong skills in advocacy, social mobilization, behaviour change communication, and strategic planning
• Excellent communication, media engagement, and team leadership skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with public health or malaria control programs in Africa/Nigeria
• Experience in multimedia production and marketing approaches
• Experience in training and capacity building in multicultural contexts
• Knowledge of donors, health sector networks, and ICT applications in communication

Work-Based Skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and communication skills in English and French
• High standards of professionalism and representational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

About Malaria Consortium:
Founded in 2003, Malaria Consortium is a leading non-profit organization specializing in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases across vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia. The organization’s mission is to save lives and improve health through evidence-based programs promoting Universal Health Coverage.

How to Apply:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged as the role may be filled before the deadline. Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.

Apply here: https://malariaconsortium.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4158060?cid=2061