ACSM ADVISOR ABUJA (1- CONSULTANT)- ABUJA – FSN 9 AT JOHN SNOW INC - JSI | ADVISOR JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

John Snow, Inc., and our nonprofit JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. 

Job Description:

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is seeking a high-level ACSM Advisor (Consultant) to provide technical leadership for our Routine Immunization Project. In the effort to reach "zero-dose" and under-immunized children, the Advisor is the primary architect of public trust. This role is designed for a "Strategic Communicator", a professional with over 5 years of experience who can blend behavioral science with community-based advocacy to dismantle barriers to vaccination uptake.

Your mission is to ensure "Equitable Immunization Coverage through Strategic Demand Generation." Based in Abuja, you will provide the national-level blueprint for Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM), ensuring that field teams are equipped to navigate vaccine hesitancy and hard-to-reach community dynamics. If you possess "Behavioral Grit" and the ability to turn complex health data into compelling human-angle stories, we want you to lead this critical 5-month intervention.

Requirements:

1. ACSM Strategy & Demand Engineering

• Framework Leadership: Lead the planning and coordination of ACSM activities across 9 states, ensuring they are rooted in a clear Theory of Change and measurable performance indicators.

• Targeted Outreach: Support State Consultants in identifying and mobilizing high-influence community stakeholders to identify and reach zero-dose children.

• Behavioral Insights: Utilize adaptive management to address community feedback and vaccine hesitancy, ensuring communication strategies evolve with field realities.

2. Stakeholder Diplomacy & Media Governance

• Technical Representation: Represent JSI in National and State-level Technical Working Groups (TWGs), ensuring JSI’s visibility and alignment with broader public health advocacy.

• Strategic Networking: Build and maintain a robust network of traditional leaders, community associations, and social media entities to amplify the project’s voice.

• Media Relations: Leverage media channels to engage public audiences, ensuring consistent and evidence-based messaging regarding routine immunization and new vaccine introductions.

3. Knowledge Management & Human-Angle Reporting

• Narrative Excellence: Draft sophisticated human-angle stories and success stories that capture the project's impact on under-five children in hard-to-reach areas.

• Lessons Learned Collation: Systematically capture and share lessons learned and adaptive management strategies across the focus states.

• Performance Monitoring: Provide rigorous reports on ACSM activities, tracking visibility and engagement metrics against the approved work plan.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Master’s Degree (MBA/MSc/MA) in Public Health, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years designing and implementing ACSM programs for routine immunization across multiple states.

• Sector Mastery: Proven experience in building relationships with traditional institutions and social/mainstream media entities.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Grit: Demonstrated ability to implement measurable and timebound ACSM objectives in complex environments.

• Storytelling: Strong experience in drafting high-impact human-interest stories for varied audiences.

• Communication: Exceptional facilitation and communication skills in English; knowledge of languages spoken in Northern Nigeria is an advantage.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 12th March, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a CV and cover letter to recruiting.ng@jsi.org & quoting “ACSM Advisor Abuja” as the subject of the mail.

Application Closing Date: March 12, 2026

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment deci