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Kigoma, Tanzania
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international, non-government operated organization. It was founded in the UK in 1919, with the goal of helping improve the lives of children worldwide.
Job Title
Social Behavior Change Communication and Gender Officer job at Save the Children International Tanzania
Job Description
Save the Children seeks a Social and Behavior Change Communication Officer who will serve on the upcoming Inclusive and Sustainable Transformation of Agriculture System (ISTAS) Program known as USAID Hope Through Action (Tumaini Kupitia Vitendo). This program, funded by USAID, project implemented in Greater Mahale Villages and Refugee Settlement Areas, Western Tanzania. The project aims to address forest degradation and biodiversity loss caused by shifting cultivation as soil degradation and climate change push farmers to expand agriculture into forest habitats and riverine areas. The project will support transforming the low-yielding agriculture system into “Agriculture as a Business for Women and Young Girls” through sustainable intensification and commercialization, income diversification and access to services in the targeted 58 villages in Uvinza, Tanganyika and Nsimbo districts located in Katavi and Kigoma regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and Implementation of SBCC Strategies: Develop and implement SBCC strategies that promote positive social and behavior changes, particularly around gender-related issues such as women’s empowerment, gender equality, and the prevention of gender-based violence.
Gender Integration in Programs: Ensure that gender equality principles are integrated into the design, implementation, and evaluation of communication and behavior change programs.
Community Mobilization: Work with local communities to raise awareness of gender issues, challenge harmful gender norms, and promote gender-responsive behavior changes.
Development of Communication Materials: Develop culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive communication materials, such as brochures, radio spots, social media content, and videos, to effectively reach target audiences.
Capacity Building: Train and build the capacity of staff, local partners, and community members on SBCC strategies and gender-responsive programming.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the effectiveness of communication strategies and gender interventions using key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct impact assessments to measure behavioral changes and program success.
Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Collaborate with policy makers, donors, and government agencies to advocate for gender equality and SBCC approaches in national and local policies.
Data Collection and Research: Conduct or oversee formative research and gender analysis to inform the development of communication strategies. Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program outcomes.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree is typically required, preferably in public health, social sciences, communication, gender studies, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is often preferred.
Experience:
3–5 years of professional experience in SBCC, gender programming, or related fields.
Experience working with diverse communities, particularly in low-resource or rural settings, and on gender-related issues (e.g., gender-based violence, women’s empowerment, gender equality).
Field experience in development projects, public health programs, or social development is an advantage.
How to Apply
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