Integration and Adaptation of Integrated Social and Behaviour Change (I-SBC) Material Consultant, Abakaliki

Overview The project seeks to strengthen integrated Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions through the review, adaptation, and harmonization of existing I-SBC training and communication materials to incorporate key maternal and newborn health content, including Perinatal Mental Health (PMH), Group Antenatal Care (G-ANC), Group Postnatal Care (G-PNC), Family-Led Postnatal Care (F-PNC), and Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), in alignment with national guidelines and standards.To achieve this, a consultant will be engaged to support the technical review, adaptation, design, and production of integrated SBC materials for use in community engagement, health promotion, and capacity-building activities. The purpose of this consultancy is to review, adapt, and integrate PMH, G-ANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, and POCUS content into existing I-SBC training manuals and community SBC materials, ensuring alignment with national policies, strategies, and approved technical standards. Responsibilities The consultant will:• Lead the technical review and adaptation process.• Ensure all adapted content aligns with national guidelines and approved technical standards.• Maintain close coordination with the project team and relevant stakeholders.• Submit all deliverables within agreed timelines.• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and finalize documents accordingly.• Ensure quality assurance of all materials before submission.• Facilitate the 2-day standardization training for Master Trainers and ensure quality, consistency, and standardization of I-SBC implementation approaches. The consultant will undertake the following tasks over a period of 20 working days: A. Review and Adaptation of I-SBC Training Manuals (5 Days): • Conduct a desk review of existing integrated I-SBC training manuals.• Review relevant national guidelines, policies, and technical documents related to PMH, GANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, and POCUS.• Adapt and integrate PMH, G-ANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, and POCUS content into the I-SBC training manuals.• Ensure consistency of technical messaging and alignment with national standards and approved terminology.• Incorporate gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, and community-responsive messaging into the manuals.• Lead review and finalization of documents B. Review and Adaptation of SBC Materials (5 Days): • Conduct a desk review of existing SBC materials, including: Flipcharts, Community dialogue guides, Key message booklets• Adapt and integrate PMH and POCUS-related content into the SBC materials.• Harmonize messaging across all SBC materials for consistency and clarity.• Ensure materials are user-friendly, audience-appropriate, and aligned with national communication standards.• Revise illustrations, messaging flow, and content structure where necessary. C. Design I-SBC Materials (5 Days): • Design and finalize adapted SBC materials, including: Flipcharts, Key message booklets, Community dialogue guides.• Prepare print-ready versions of all materials.• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and finalize all deliverables.• Ensure all materials meet branding and formatting requirements of the organization and national guidelines. D. Conduct I-SBC Standardization Training for Master Trainers (2 Days): • Develop/adapt the training agenda, facilitation plan, presentations, and job aids for training (ToT & CBHW) on I-SBC.• Facilitate a 2-day standardization training for 12 Master Trainers to strengthen technical understanding and ensure standardized delivery of I-SBC interventions within the HARMONY Care project.• Standardize key concepts, approaches, messaging, and facilitation techniques related to PMH, G-ANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, POCUS, and other relevant material and newborn health SBC content.• Facilitate participatory learning sessions and practical exercises to strengthen trainer competence and consistency in delivery.• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments and document training outcomes.• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and recommendations for subsequent cascade training. E. Reporting (3 Days)• The consultant will write a comprehensive report and submit to the MNCH Advisor. Key DeliverablesThe consultant is expected to deliver the following:1. Inception report/workplan outlining methodology and timelines.2. Adapted integrated I-SBC training manual incorporating PMH, G-ANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, and POCUS content.3. Adapted SBC materials: Flipcharts, Community dialogue guides, Key message booklets4. Designed and print-ready versions of all SBC materials.5. Training package (agenda, presentations, facilitator guide, participant materials, and assessment tools).6. Training report including participant attendance, training outcomes, key observations, and recommendations.7. Final consultancy report summarizing: Activities conducted, Key revisions made, Challenges encountered, Recommendations. Required Qualifications The consultant should possess:• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Social and Behaviour Change, Nursing, Medicine, or related field.• Demonstrated experience in SBC material development and adaptation.• Strong knowledge of maternal, newborn, and reproductive health programming.• Familiarity with PMH, G-ANC, G-PNC, F-PNC, and POCUS programming and national health guidelines.• Experience in training manual development and communication material design.• Excellent facilitation, technical writing, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Communication Skills Facilitation skillsPresentation Skills Analytical Skills Team mobilization skills Interested consultants are invited to submit a single document for upload to include:1. Technical Proposal (maximum 5 pages)2. Financial Proposal3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)4. Examples of Previous Work (At least 2–3 samples)5. References (two professional referees) Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references. For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. 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