Behaviour Change Communication Specialist

4 weeks ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy Full time

Behaviour Change Communication Specialist

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact. WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.

About WaterAid

WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Our strategy seeks to accelerate progress towards our vision of the future.

About the Role

Place of Work: Lahore, with frequent travel to the field.

Duration: 03 Years

Reports to: Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: The Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Specialist will play a critical role in the design and implementation of effective communication strategies to promote health and hygiene behaviours, ensuring the project's success in improving health outcomes at the community level.

  • BCC Strategy Development: Design and implement behaviour change communication strategies tailored to RMNCH and WASH practices for targeted communities, with a focus on women, children, and healthcare workers.
  • Content Creation & Messaging: Develop culturally relevant communication materials, including brochures, posters, radio spots, and digital content, to promote positive health and hygiene behaviours.
  • Community Engagement: Lead community mobilization activities, working with local partners and stakeholders to facilitate discussions, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote behaviour change.
  • Training & Capacity Building: Train and mentor community health workers, project staff, and local partners on effective BCC techniques and messaging for community outreach.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation: Support in monitoring and evaluating the impact of BCC activities, assessing behaviour change outcomes and adjusting strategies as needed for maximum effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with the project team, local health authorities, and community leaders to ensure that BCC strategies align with project objectives and local needs.
  • Quality Control: Ensure regular review of the BCC strategy, plans, approaches and tools to ensure their relevance and effectiveness.

Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates on BCC activities, outcomes, and lessons learned to share with project leadership and donors.

Person Specification

Education:

  • Master's degree in behavioural sciences, public health, social sciences or a related field.

Experience:

  • 05 (five) years of experience in Behaviour Change Communications and public health programmes in a variety of contexts.
  • Experience of working in developing strategies for RMNCH and WASH focused interventions.
  • Proven experience and understanding of behaviour change approaches, issues in Pakistan.
  • Proven experience in leading large, complex BCC programmes and/or managing large scale donor funded programmes.
  • Proven experience in leading and/or working on consortia projects.
  • Excellent understanding of community behaviours, influencers and how change happens at the community level.
  • Very good understanding of community-based qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Deep understanding of WASH issues in rural Pakistan.
  • Ability to use different leadership styles and in leading teams directly and through matrix management.
  • Substantial experiences in facilitating, training and capacity development on approaches widely applied in the sector.
  • Gender equality and inclusion awareness.
  • High quality written/verbal communication skills including exceptional report writing skills.
  • Relationship-building skills and ability to work with diverse people/teams and collaborate with different stakeholders and groups where required.
  • Good understanding of development issues in Pakistan with experience of working with international development organizations.
  • Experiences working in rural/low-income settings in partnership with the Government and local partners.
  • Knowledge of local/regional languages.
  • Self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
  • Knowledge of political structure, culture and policy making processes in Pakistan.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, kindly apply with your curriculum vitae and cover letter. The CV must include at least two professional referees (referees will not be contacted until after the interviews, with permission from the candidate).

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be called for written test and interview. Written test and Interview will be held in the WaterAid Pakistan office in Islamabad or via Teams Application. A second interview may be requested, if required.

WaterAid is committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, culture and experience. We will make any practical adjustments to enable people with a disability to participate fully in an inclusive working environment. Please let us know if you have a disability and require any special assistance in making your application or attending an interview.

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Pakistan.

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