SBC Assistant

Job Description

Note: This job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended for applications or applying.

SUMMARY:

Social Behavior Change Assistants will be expected to begin with a background literature search to identify and analyze existing relevant research, then Collect data, train local enumerators (community volunteers) to use the tools with appropriate probing, qualitative methods, lead a core project team to analyze the data and lead regular workshops to review findings and identify priority themes suggested by data for an SBC strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure day to day implementation of SBC activities
• Ensure that CHNVs used the correct SBC messages and materials
• Collect data on the implementation of SBC activities
• Report to SBC Officer
• Collect work-related feedback from CHNVs and other community actors and report it to SBC Officer. 
• Identify and propose to SBC Officer ways how ADRA’s SBC activities can be made more effective
• During everyday work, keep re-assessing the key barriers and enablers to the promoted behaviors and propose to SBC Officer ways to addressing them
• Monitor the performance of CHNVs’ work
• Other SBC activities as assigned by the SBC Officer or SBC Coordinator
• Treat all beneficiaries and their relatives with respect and dignity

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in anthropology, communication or other social sciences relating to SBC is an advantage or related field.
• One year experience in Social Behavior Change with promoting behaviors at the community level
• Essential understanding of what effective social and behavior change (SBC) is about
• Essential understanding of nutrition / health / WASH related behaviors
• Experience of working with Community Health / Nutrition Volunteers or Hygiene Promoters
• (desired) experience with using SBC approaches, such as mother-to-mother groups
• Experience with facilitating participatory learning events is an advantage 
• Good knowledge of MS Office (MS Excel, Word)
• Strong communication, facilitation and training skills
• Fluent in Arabic language; English language is desired but not required
• Willingness to be based in and travel extensively in the target districts and governorates

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Connected    
• Courageous
• Compassionate