Social & Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Officer

Disclaimer: The position is advertised for emergency roster pool generation only. shortlisted candidates will be kept in the pool and will be contacted for the role in case of any emergency project. Management will update the list every three months.

Relevant Experience: Advanced degree in Public Health, Communication, Social Sciences, or a related field & Minimum of 5 years of experience in SBCC program management, preferably in health and nutrition.

Job Description:

Mission 1: Develop and Implement SBCC Strategies and Interventions

• Develop comprehensive SBCC strategies tailored to the health and nutrition needs of target populations.
• Integrate cross-cutting themes such as gender, protection, and cultural sensitivity into SBCC strategies.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure SBCC strategies align with overall project objectives.
• Intervention Design and Implementation:
• Design and implement SBCC interventions, including campaigns, community mobilization activities, and educational materials.
• Utilize various communication channels, such as community meetings, mass media, and digital platforms, to disseminate key messages.
• Engage community leaders, health workers, and volunteers to promote and support SBCC activities.
• Ensure timely implementation and adaptation of SBCC activities based on community feedback and monitoring data.

Mission 2: Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Plan and conduct capacity-building workshops and training sessions for staff, volunteers, and community members on SBCC approaches and techniques.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to field staff and partners to enhance their SBCC skills.
• Develop and distribute training manuals and materials to support SBCC capacity-building efforts.
• Community Engagement and Mobilization:
• Conduct community assessments to identify key behaviors, influencers, and barriers related to health and nutrition.
• Facilitate community engagement sessions to foster dialogue, address misconceptions, and encourage behavior change.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based structures, such as health committees and peer groups, to sustain SBCC activities.

Mission 3: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop and implement M&E frameworks to track the progress and impact of SBCC interventions.
• Collect and analyze data on behavior change indicators and community feedback to inform program adjustments.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the quality and effectiveness of SBCC activities.
• Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare regular reports on SBCC activities, outcomes, and lessons learned for internal and external stakeholders.
• Document best practices, success stories, and innovative approaches to share with the broader program team and partners.
• Ensure all SBCC materials and data are properly archived and accessible for future reference.

Mission 4: Coordination and Collaboration

Internal Coordination:

• Work closely with program teams, including health, nutrition, and MHPSS officers, to ensure integration of SBCC into all project components.
• Participate in regular team meetings to share updates, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.

External Collaboration:

• Coordinate with government health departments, NGOs, and other partners to align SBCC efforts and leverage resources.
• Represent ACF in relevant SBCC forums, working groups, and coordination meetings at district and provincial levels.
• Foster partnerships with local media, influencers, and other stakeholders to amplify SBCC messages.

Mission 3: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality and child protection sensitivity

• Read and ensure a full understanding and promotion of ACFs Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies
• Implement all work related activities with a gender, inclusion and child protection lens, taking into account the different needs, concerns and ideas of our staff and beneficiaries
• Ensure and encourage the incorporation of gender equity principles in all policies and activities
• Help build an inclusive office environment where people do not feel disadvantaged or judged according to their gender or limited due to manageable disability.

Skills needed to perform the function

• Ability to work effectively in a complex and challenging environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and child protection.
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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