BLM Hiring: Behavioural Change Communication Intervention Officer — Dowa

Technical and Professional Skills

• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead others.
• Understanding of key issues around reproductive health, including HIV/AIDS, Family Planning and Maternal Health. Pro-Choice.
• Strategic thinker with experience in developing and implementing interactive communication concepts.
• High degree of proficiency in modern media and community mobilisation.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork, strong personal commitment to the goals of BLM and the vision to put it into practice would be desirable.
• Able and willing to travel extensively.

Personal Attributes

• Outgoing, adaptable, driven, diplomatic and liberal.
• Analytic, persistent, driven, decisive, meticulous and results oriented.
• Energetic, high integrity and enthusiasm.
• Highly self-sufficient, innovative, inspirational and persuasive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement effective and efficient Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Behavioural Change Communications (BCC) education and demand creation team tailor-made action plans.
• Coordinate and manage a network of Reproductive Health Assistants (RHA) community-based agents in implementing effective Interpersonal Communication (IPC) demand creation and education strategy as well as RHA incentive scheme.
• Secure, organise and manage corporate client SRH education and service demand creation for outreach teams.
• Coordinate and provide periodic reporting of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Behavioural Change Communications Interventions (BCCI) progress reports and analysis to Operations Directorate.
• Support BCCI Manager in formulating and delivering community mobilisation, education and general community outreach strategic plans for effective promotion and uptake of SRH services in impact communities and BLM Centres.
• Support in concept development, creative design, testing and production of effective and efficient BCCI products, services and demand creation and education tools.
• Compile monthly reports for BLM service channels, informing progress status and identifying opportunities on SRH education and demand creation programmes.
• Gather and compile success stories, lessons learnt and photos from BCCI activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by BCCI Manager and Senior Marketing Manager.
• Engage and manage external vendors and partnerships for day-to-day field activities.
• Manage day-to-day movements and planning, ensuring BCCI Officers follow the approved plans.
• Attend the monthly meeting and actively participate, as well as attend other key team meetings.
• Review outreach schedules and provide constructive feedback around chosen locations.
• Create BCCI schedules in collaboration with team leaders and other team members, ensuring they align with outreach schedules and activities are tailored to specific sites.
• Support the Team Leader and other team members to write the monthly narrative reports.

OUR VALUES

Mission Driven

With unwavering commitment, we exist to empower women and men to have children by choice not chance.

Client-Centered

We are dedicated to our clients and work tirelessly to deliver high-quality, high-impact services that meet their individual needs.

Accountable

We are accountable for our actions and focus on results, ensuring long-term sustainability and increasing the impact of the Partnership.

Courageous

We recruit and nurture talented, passionate, and brave people who dare to push boundaries, make tough decisions and challenge others in line with our mission.

Resilient

In challenging situations, we work together and support each other, adapting and learning to find solutions, whatever we're up against.

Inclusive

We believe that diversity is a strength. We all play our part in creating a culture where every team member can thrive, feel valued and contribute meaningfully to our mission, and where all our clients feel welcome and supported.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae outlining their suitability for the role, including the names and contact details of at least three traceable referees, including:

• One referee from your current or most recent employer; and
• One referee from a previous employer.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

By Email: recruitment@banja.org.mw
Subject: BCCI Officer

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, 25th August 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

«"Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and therefore expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment as per the MSI global Code of Conduct"»

BLM is an equal opportunity employer. No canvassing of any kind is allowed.