State Facilitator at Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Facilitator

Job ID: VAC-12640
Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Objectives
Expected Output:

• Based on the major tasks outlined above, a work plan should be submitted for approval by the supervising facilitator/ SBC Specialist/Health Specialist 2 weeks after joining with clear monthly deliverables for each month of the contract period.
• A detailed work plan at the beginning and monthly work plans thereafter (1st week of each month).
• Monthly report of activities, outcomes, mission reports, and Notes for the Record (NFR) on meetings, etc. (monthly)
• Accountability dashboard indicators submitted monthly and strict adherence to the accountability framework in the state.
• One report after each IPD by using a supplied template on intervention and other social data tools/social Mobilization indicators. (As per IPD conducted)
• One end-of-contract report.

Expected Results:

• Data-driven and evidence-based high-risk operational plans with strong communication components in place across all LGAS within the assigned cluster of LGAs contributing to a reduction in missed children and quality campaigns (every campaign).
• Immunization barriers identified, analyzed, and overcome by social mobilization groups and key influencers (updated monthly in all LGAs).
• The number of missed children and non-compliance is reduced through intensified social mobilization activities.
• Full implementation of the accountability framework across all LGAs within the cluster leading to high-quality immunization activities (monthly dashboard updated and quarterly review of Facilitators).
• Polio and routine immunization, M&E reports from LGA are available at State, Field Office, and Abuja levels (weekly and monthly report submitted).
• Functioning social mobilization committee and Polio Task. Forces are in place across all LGAs within the assigned cluster of LGAs.
• The Volunteer expansion is highly operational, delivering results as reported through accurate and timely reporting (weekly reports submitted).

The primary outcomes will be:

• Quality implementation of all Polio and non-polio IPDs/Supplemental Immunization Activities reduces (to almost zero) missed children (non-compliant or absent) and zero-dose children.
• Increased commitment from LGA officials, Traditional Leaders, and Religious Leaders through frequent LGA Facilitator feedback and engagement on all SBC activities for our client programs.
• Social mobilization working groups and committees at LGAs hold regular meetings and use social mobilization data to plan, monitor, and implement SBC interventions in polio, routine immunization, health, nutrition, education, WASH, and child protection.
• Improved use of social and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) data in communication strategy development and planning by the LGA team, including Social Mobilization Working Group members through technical inputs.

Project Reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key Competencies

• Fluency in English; knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
• University Degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Public Health, Community Nutrition, Community Development, or related technical field.
• At least 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the State/ LGA level in program planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation in immunization programs.
• Experience in social mobilization, advocacy, and communication in health-related programs, polio eradication campaigns, IEC materials development, training/capacity building, and team building.
• Current knowledge of development issues, strategies as well as programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute ideas and impart knowledge and tech skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online