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Social & Behavior Change Advisor

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, United States
Full-time

Save the Children is seeking a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded SBC program in Cambodia. The SBC Advisor will take the technical lead role in developing and guiding the implementation of sound and innovative SBCC activities in five target provinces, focusing on maternal and child health, malaria and TB. This senior-level SBC technical expert will build capacity of local staff in SBC throughout project design and implementation; overseeing community assessments and qualitative research; facilitating effective monitoring and evaluation of activities; ensuring effective integration; and supervising SBC staff and consultants.

Hiring is contingent on winning the proposal and USAID approval of candidate.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide senior-level technical support for the overall integrated, cross-cutting strategic approach of the project
  • Coordinate stakeholder and partner inputs to overall strategy development and demonstration project design
  • Oversee and coordinate formative and evaluative research to design high impact interventions based on the social and cultural context in the five target provinces;
  • Based on research findings and stakeholder consultations, coordinate with the SBCC team to lead the development of evidence-based and behavior-centered SBCC interventions, tools and materials;
  • Provide technical oversight for the design, development and implementation of all SBCC tools and training materials;
  • Build capacity of staff, stakeholders and local partners in SBC throughout project design and implementation.
Educational Background: 
Post-graduate education (master’s or higher), and over 10 years of experience in public health, behavioral or health sciences, mass communication or related field and demonstrated experience in management of large, inter-disciplinary teams;
Skills/Experience: 
  • Extensive experience managing health, malaria or TB, and/or family planning, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in developing county contexts, preferably Asia.
  • A history of productive involvement with governmental health systems, processes and service delivery models in developing countries;
  • Demonstrated knowledge and background in SBC including community engagement; including experience in SBCC strategy development (a minimum of 7 years), implementation and monitoring and evaluation of SBCC interventions.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
  • Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures, or those of other donors,
  • Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills is required
Compensation/Benefits: 

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

Additional Information: 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 28 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 28 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit