KEY Roles and Responsibilities

·       With guidance from the Immunization Strengthening Project Manager, support the implementation of the project demand creation activities in the location

·       Closely work with key RHB and other key stakeholders to develop and implement locally relevant and feasible SBCC strategies for immunization service

·       Support the design and implementation of SBCC related assessments in the project areas

·       Contribute to the development and review of SBCC messages / materials in collaboration with other program staff, relevant Governmental offices, Partners and community representatives.

·       Support development and review of relevant training materials and job aids.

·       Organize and execute community SBCC campaigns in collaboration with other stakeholders.

·       Support the design of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for SBCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders, Project Manager, M&E Officer and technical advisor

·       Support assessments of gender related barriers on immunization service uptake in the implementation areas

·       Support the evaluation/documentation of the impact of SBCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders

·       Participate in all Save the Children initiated as well as multi-stakeholders’ advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of immunization issues as assigned

·       Undertake regular documentation of activities including lessons learned and success stories.

·       Document lessons learned, and write case stories in immunization related community mobilization activities and report on a regular basis

·       Prepare and submit regular updates and reports to Immunization Strengthening Project Manager as per agreed frequency and formats

·       Conduct regular field visits to undertake, support, monitor and document BCC activities in the implementation areas

·       Participate in joint field visits, review meetings and planning meetings.

KILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

·       Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Ambition:

·       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

·       Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·       Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

·       Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

·       Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·       Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

·       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·       Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in the field of Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, or related health fields
• 4-5 years relevant experience with at least three years in an INGO environment implementing SBCC activities and preferably in the immunization program
• Computer literacy in all the Microsoft Office applications, and internet literacy are required
• Experience in research, including qualitative methodologies is required
• Experience in working with multicultural team and complex projects
• Good understanding of the Health Extension Program is a plus,
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English, writing and speaking
• Ability to work in team, strong negotiation and analytical skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to extensively travel to project implementation woredas
• Understanding of the local culture
• Commitment to Save the Children values