Job Description

Scope of WorkThe Demand Creation Officer (DCO) will provide support to the PM in creating demand for uptake of ICCM/CHIPS services in implementing areas and support the PM to deliver the overall leadership to the project team.S/he will be responsible for implementing all demand creation activities in the work plan and be accountable for them.The position will be based in Jigawa / Niger / Kaduna / Kano / Yobe State, with regular travel within Project sites.Key AccountabilitiesTechnical contributions (50%):Coordinate the development of demand creation strategy for the projectCoordinate the development and roll-out of training manuals for facility/ community health committees and community mobilisersCoordinate the planning, coordination and monitoring of project demand creation activities Contribute to the finalization of criteria for selection of communities, health facilities and volunteers for iCCM/CHIPS project implementation based on continuum of care approach Work with the service delivery officer to coordinate the selection of communities in the selected LGAs for iCCM/CHIPS implementationWork with the demand creation officer/state social mobilization personnel to coordinate mapping and identification of community mobilisers and facility/ community health committeesLiaise with other project staff to ensure synchronization between demand and supply activities of the project