Global Social and Behaviour Change Manager

MSI seeks an exceptional Global SBC Manager to support the strategy and implementation of SBC best practice through the provision of technical assistance (remote and in-person) on both design and implementation as well as the coordination and documentation of internal best practice and adaptation of external best practice examples and resources.

In particular, the role will initially support the Gates-funded bilateral projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria as well as other donor-funded SBC programmes across Anglophone Africa and Asia.

The role reports to the Senior Global SBC Manager and will work closely with the others in the global marketing team, regional team and donor management teams.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Fluent English skills required, French language skills desirable.
  

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
  

• Ability to translate data and research into actionable insights for SBC strategic decision making.
  

• Strong knowledge of behaviour change theories and SBC evidence-based best practices
  

• Highly developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects to deliver with quality and on time.
  

• Ability to lead and facilitate programme design- and skill-building sessions/workshops related to SBC.
  

• Ability to build relationships across teams (including with external partners) with evidence of highly sensitive cross-cultural skills and good influencing and negotiation skills.
  

• Action- and results orientated with ability to stay on track and thrive when working under tight deadlines.
  

• Ability to train, mentor and develop skills within others.
  

• Ability to translate complex information into a format and language that can be understood by a wide range of people and present in a compelling and engaging way.
  

• Ability to work independently and pro-actively with minimal supervision.
  

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Minimum four years’ experience in designing and implementing SBC programming on sexual and reproductive health, in at least two different country contexts.
  

• Minimum two programme examples of having implemented HCD approaches
  

• Experience in translating qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights to inform and evaluate SBC programming.
  

• Proven experience in building buy-in of teams and stakeholders outside of your direct control
  

• Experience facilitating training and other capacity strengthening approaches
  

Formal education/qualification

• No formal educational requirement, qualification through experience is sufficient.