Job Opening For Community Mobilization and Marketing Officers at Marie Stopes International

Employment Nigeria 30-Jan-2016 ONDO , Consultancy NGO

Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Non-Governmental Organisation that believes that women and men have the right to choose when they have children. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is one of the largest Non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world. MSION uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria.

The various post holders are required to demonstrate: Initiative, Energy, Persistence, Result orientation, Drive, Integrity, Enthusiasm and Commitment to personal development to further MSI’s partnership mission of enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.

POSITION : Community Mobilization and Marketing Officer

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
Identify promotion partners (eg SF owners)
Document a database of contacts and interests to track input
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)

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
Selection, mentoring, coaching, training and management of community volunteers
Systematic meetings with key groups (advertising, promotional meetings, door to door etc)
Development and disbursement of information along agreed lines appropriate to the segment
Meetings to deliver training
Brand promotion

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
Client satisfaction surveys
Meetings with service providers to report feedback
Recommendations to management and colleagues on adjustments needed to services
Identification and documentation of case studies

Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications:

1st Degree in any discipline.
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
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

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.
Demonstrated empathy in working in underserved communities and working to impact on the lives of women
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

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