Social and Behavior Change Project Manager Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Specialist will be responsible for providing overall technical assistance for the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SBC strategies and strengthening/sharing the capacity of SC partners and their frontline workers in SBC. S/he will ensure the utilization of evidence-based, best practices and SC’s global SBC Framework and Process to inform the development of effective SBC strategies, frameworks, tools, materials for the SBC interventions on EMPOWER.

THE ROLE
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Under the leadership of a Program Manager and other team members, the post holder will;
• Collaborate with MEAL colleagues to contribute to formative research and evaluation protocols, tools, training, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
Provide technical direction to define evidence-informed SBC approaches and activities to influence shifts in community norms, attitudes, and behaviors in support of FP/MNH and GBV services by women, girls, and high impact populations.
Work with consortium partners to develop, adapt, and pre-test SBCC packages (framework, content, tools, messages, and materials) on FP/MNH and GBV for use by consortium and government partners and community volunteers.
Develop detailed implementation plans for consortium and government partners and SC-supported SBC interventions, and ensure high quality and timeline delivery of deliverables against intended objectives, targets, and timelines.

Capacity Strengthening
• Provide oversight to the SBC program components, including undertaking field visits to partners to oversee implementation, provide on-site feedback and supportive supervision on required improvements, and generate field visit reports with timely and appropriate follow-up on action points.
• Provide mentoring and support to community mobilization officers, partners, and SC staff in SBC, encourage the development of peer networks and learning opportunities, including review meetings.

Management
• Under the supervision of the SBC Advisor, liaise and maintain relationships with consortium partners, with whom the organization has joint ambition/plans/teaming agreement on the SBC and communication components for EMPOWER.
• Ensure that all supported SBC activities from partners are appropriately planned and delivered and report on progress monthly.
Provide support and ensure the quality of the work of partners’ selected consultants and staff working on community mobilisation and support to learning.

Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Representation.
• Ensure that Save the Children’s and partners’ work is coordinated with other relevant agencies and the Government’s efforts and support Inter-agency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of women, girls and high impact populations. This may involve supporting local networks and forums within the project supported communities and districts.
• Represent SC and EMPOWER consortium in advocacy and policy work in key District and national events, in collaboration with other project staff and key stakeholders.

Advocacy.
• Development and implementation of targeted advocacy and communication strategies, contributing to making key changes in political commitment, priorities, policy, funding and implementation of FP, MNCH, GBV services.
• Establish, manage, and maintain relations with key decision-makers and engage/facilitate engagement with district and national policy makers, civil society organizations, EMPOWER partners among others to facilitate evidence-based advocacy and uptake of research.

Organizational learning.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project leads;
• In cooperation with the MEAL Team, provide tools and support to project staff for the effective monitoring and evaluation of social and behavior change and community capacity strengthening efforts, enabling measurable outcomes and impact to be demonstrated;

General.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:
• Master’s degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, SRHR, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related fields.
• At least five years of SBC-specific experience in designing, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of SBC and Demand Creation strategies and materials as well as related training for FP/RMNH/GBV.
• Experience in planning and implementing participatory learning and action approaches.
• Experienced in pre-testing and concept testing SBC approaches and content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead a stream of work.
• Ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with a multi-cultural team.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• The proven capacity of management, leadership, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathize with all beneficiaries and their careers.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Demonstrable ability at report writing.
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Local languages.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles.