Social Behavior Change Officer

As the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist role is to drive the development and execution of a comprehensive communication strategy, training materials, and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) for elected representatives at VC/NC levels, fostering advocacy for birth registration. Meticulously plan and budget for SBCC activities, map stakeholders for impactful engagement, mobilize social mobilizers and community leaders and collaborate with elected representatives to ensure effective advocacy implementation. Additionally, provide technical assistance for SBCC development, media campaigns, conduct field visits, and deliver detailed reports, maintain records and document success stories for program evaluation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of a comprehensive communication strategy, training material, and IEC for the VC/NC level elected representatives to generate advocacy for birth registration

Develop work plans, activity budgets and progress reports for SBCC component

Mapping all stakeholders to be used as agents of change for SBC e.g., community-based child protection committees, district level committees, and community influencers.

Mobilize district social mobilizers, key stakeholders, and community leaders on Child protection and for better implementation.

Liaise and coordinate regularly with elected representatives at VC/NC level to ensure the implementation of advocacy activities for birth registration

Provides technical assistance, direction and support related to the development and implementation of SBCC through design, media, and material production, community mobilization and advocacy.

Development of content, linkages and designing strategies for media-based campaigns.

Carry out field visits. provide regular reports, document results, maintain detailed records and document success stories

Any other tasks assigned

Requirements:

Qualification

Master’s degree in social sciences and/or media studies and/or Mass Communications.

Work experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience required in child protection projects, health communication, or related field and demonstrated experience in community-based and inter-disciplinary teams.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to implement effective behavior change campaigns, including community engagement and experiential activities.

Demonstrated abilities and experience in SBC strategy and materials development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of SBC interventions.

Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations