Social Behavioral Change Specialist

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides technical leadership in the design, implementation, adaptation, monitoring and evaluation of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) initiatives 
• Leads and manages research and innovation initiatives on SBC programming 
• Provides quality technical assistance to relevant government agencies, local governments, partner organizations and the Sponsorship project implementation team by developing strategies, designing innovative approaches and technical resource packages anchored on social behavior change or behavior economics 
• Establishes partnerships with a broad range of groups to develop and implement interventions that will strengthen behavior change at various levels 
• Designs and implements capacity building programs for partners and staff on SBC and/or behavior economics 
• Engages technical experts and practitioners in the academe, private sector, civil society, and within the Save the Children movement to update and expand thematic expertise and gain access to recent trends in the specific technical field, ensuring that these are cascaded to SCP and partners 
• Builds the body of knowledge and evidence on gender transformative and socially inclusive SBC programming and advocacy by packaging, disseminating and utilizing MEAL data and information, technical products, research evidence, program innovations and learning 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

• Strong understanding of behavior change theories, models, and methodologies. 
• Experience in employing behavioral insights to nudge behaviors 
•  Experience in Human-Centered Design Thinking 
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering training, workshops, and awareness campaigns, with the ability to engage diverse audiences 
• Proficiency in developing and delivering training materials and workshops. 
• Proven experience (at least 5 years) in designing and implementing advocacy campaigns and strategies, preferably in the areas of gender equality, child protection, or youth empowerment. 
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office suite. 
• Fluency in the local language(s) and proficiency in English for reporting purposes and communication purposes.