Social and Behavior Change Consultant at Malaria Consortium – Jigawa, Kaduna and Kebbi

Organization: Malaria Consortium
Position: Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Consultant
Locations: Jigawa, Kaduna and Kebbi States, Nigeria
Employment Type: Consultancy
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM

Job Summary

Malaria Consortium is seeking qualified Social and Behavior Change Consultants to support the 2026 Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration (AZM MDA) campaign in Nigeria.

The consultants will provide technical support for community engagement, advocacy, demand creation, training, monitoring, and reporting to improve campaign participation and promote child health.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social and behavior change strategies and campaign work plans.
• Engage traditional rulers, religious leaders, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Adapt SBC materials and develop localized communication and media plans.
• Train and supervise health workers, community mobilizers, and local malaria champions.
• Monitor community engagement and campaign activities using approved tools.
• Support state and LGA-level campaign events.
• Prepare weekly updates and comprehensive campaign and consultancy reports.

Requirements

Interested applicants should have:

• A first degree in Social Sciences or a related field, with at least three years post-graduation.
• Experience supporting malaria campaigns or similar public health campaigns, such as ITNs, SMC, or polio immunization.
• Knowledge of malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Strong leadership, training, supervision, and community engagement skills.
• Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Experience working with a State or National Ministry of Health is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the appropriate state application form:

• Kaduna State: Use the Kaduna application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

Jigawa State: Use the Kaduna application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

• Kebbi State: Use the Kebbi application link provided in the original vacancy announcement.

Safeguarding Requirement: Applicants must complete the Malaria Consortium Safeguarding Course on Kaya and provide a valid certificate at the engagement stage. Failure to meet this requirement may lead to disqualification.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Malaria Consortium does not charge any recruitment fees and does not accept hard-copy CVs.

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026, before 5:00 PM.