Social Behavior Change Specialist

Social Behavior Change Specialist (Zimbabwean Nationals Only)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The SBC specialist will work closely with the SBC Community Engagement Specialist and the ZAPIM II team to develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based SBC programming that is integrated and collaborative. The incumbent will support assessments to understands the issues around adopting Malaria prevention behaviors amongst different audiences in areas of ZAPIM II implementation, including issues of access, social norms, trust, and will develop audience specific interventions and support SBCC resources to address and minimize these barriers.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Location: Harare                                            

Contract Type: National Contract Terms & not International (or Expatriate terms)

Contract Duration: 12 months (With possible extension based on performance and availability of funding)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• A bachelor's degree or higher in public health, health, development, or social sciences.
• At least 3 years, preferred 8+, experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Social Behaviour Change programming or development programs improving access, demand and quality of care, preferably in Zimbabwe and ideally including malaria prevention and treatment.
• Understanding of international public health and community development theory and practice. Strong theoretical background in social behaviour change.
• Experience and background in institutional development and capacity-building approaches. Skills in participatory facilitation and competency-based training.
• Significant experience working collaboratively and productively with a range of partners, including government, local and international NGOs, FBOs, CSOs, and communities.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong organizational skills with ability and commitment to work in a fast-paced team setting with multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in English and in any other vernacular languages (Shona/Ndebele).

The Organisation: Save the Children International

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education, and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday.
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that.
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

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Application Deadline – 08 April 2024

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. Save the Children is an equal employment employer, therefore, female applicants and those living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.