Community Mobilisation and Marketing Officer Job at Marie Stopes Nigeria
Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business,
which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide
reproductive health care and allied services.
MSION's goal is to meet
the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and
use of a range of reproductive health services. MSION is part of Marie
Stopes International's Global Partnership which is in over 42 countries
worldwide.
Marie Stopes Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Mobilisation and Marketing Officer
Location: Ondo, Nigeria
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Job Description
The post holder is required to demonstrate: initiative; energy;
persistence; results orientation; drive; integrity and discretion;
enthusiasm; and commitment to personal development to further MSI's
partnership mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice
not chance.
Key Responsibilities
- Analysis and identification of key targets from a range of potential client groups
- Activities with agreed target groups that result in them using MSION strategic services (O/R, SF, SM, clinic)
- Reflection and reporting on impact of CMMO activities and to management with recommendations on service provision
Analysis and identification of key targets from a range of potential client groups:
- Using the geographical boundaries develop a clear list of
potential target groups by segment, identifying issues that affect
community to access, utilization and uptake of RH, long acting
contraception and family planning services
- Make choices on whom to target when, why and how
- Establish and maintain relationships with the media and other networks
- List local leaders (Govt, non-government, religious etc)
- Identify promotion partners (eg SF owners)
- Document a database of contacts and interests to track input
Activities with agreed target groups that result in them using MSION
strategic services (Outreach, Social Franchise, Social Marketing,
Clinic):
- Monthly activity plans developed and shared
- Development and disbursement of information along agreed lines appropriate to the segment
- Meetings to deliver training
- Brand promotion
- Selection, mentoring, coaching, training and management of community volunteers
- Systematic meetings with key groups (advertising, promotional meetings, door to door etc)
Reflection and reporting on impact of community mobilisation activities
and to management with recommendations on service provision:
- Routine monitoring and reporting of all activities and their impact
- Recommendations to management and colleagues on adjustments needed to services
- Identification and documentation of case studies
- Client satisfaction surveys
- Meetings with service providers to report feedback
Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications:
- First Degree in any discipline
- Able to communicate fluently in the local Nigerian Language
- Good understanding of the local area and ability to investigate and analyse
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Must be able to speak with authority and confidence about
community attitudes and family planning. They must therefore have
knowledge gained through study or equivalent professional experience on
modern contraception, health services and local community organisation
- Computer literate is an advantage
Skills/Experience:
- Essential to this work is demonstrated drive and creativity to
find new ways of communication and engaging with potential clients
across a range of market segments with specific examples of when you
have found new ways to resolve a project issue.
- Networking skills are essential
- Experience in managing volunteers an advantage
- Strong organizational abilities that enable you to manage your workload, follow through on objectives and meet deadlines
- Proven communications, presentation and negotiation skills. You
must be able to “sell” the services that MSION offers in a way that
attracts support and report clearly and without prejudice on outcomes
- Demonstrated empathy in working in underserved communities and working to impact on the lives of women
How to Apply
Interested and candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement as a single attachment to:
[email protected]
Note
- The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION
and the CV/Suitability statement should be saved in the applicant’s full
name.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline Thursday, 31st December, 2015.