Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) Coordinator – Plan International Ethiopia
Development and Project Management
Plan International Ethiopia
Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners. Headquartered in the UK, Plan International works in a total of 75 countries in AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, and the NORTH AMERICANS
By actively involving children, and working at the grassroots with no religious, political, or governmental affiliation, Plan International unites and inspires people around the globe to transform the world and make positive lasting changes in children’s lives.
Plan International’s first operation in Ethiopia started in Lalibela, in November 1974 and is currently implementing its program in Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Plan International Ethiopia will also continue low presence in Somali and Tigray. Furthermore, if there is a national-level emergency crisis in the country Plan International Ethiopia will respond quickly, effectively, and at a significant scale, even in areas where we are not present.
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families.
Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, and child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centred Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive. In Ethiopia, the WASH Thematic Area, which falls under Country WASH Programs Lead, is one of the key intervention areas of the country strategy with the goal of improving sanitation and hygiene practices and access to sustainable WASH facilities.
Plan is seeking applicants for a SBCC Coordinator for the USAID-funded Transform WASH project in Ethiopia led by Population Services International (PSI) for Benishangul Gumuz Region (Project Target Districts). The SBCC Coordinator will be in charge of undertaking behaviour change/demand creation activities at the community level through Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to increase demand for low-cost, quality WASH products and services, with a focus on sanitation.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
• Work closely with the Project Manager on formative research to include a community situational analysis of the communities we will be working with to identify the barriers, enablers, influencers, channels and opportunities for behavior change for his/her respective Region.
• Work closely with the Project Manager on the development of an evidenced-based SBCC strategy based on the situational analysis
• Lead the implementation of the SBCC strategy and monitor and refine the strategy based on feedback in his/her respective Region.
• Coordinate and lead the planning, implementation and reporting of the Transform WASH Project – increasing demand for improved WASH product and service in Benishangul Gumuz Region.
• Utilize Plan International Ethiopia’s well established and documented working relationship with the GOE and HEWs, and strong reputation leading CLTSH, to design and implement targeted interventions to change behavior, increase uptake and sustain use of improved WASH products and services.
• Build the technical Capacity of district office, Kebele Administrators, HEWs, and other local level actors using proven approaches, according the national strategy, to promote demand creation for improved sanitation and health hygienic behavior
• The post holder will be responsible to oversee the Transform WASH project implementation and budget managed by Plan International Ethiopia, particularly Benishangul gumuz Region Budget and will report to the Project Manager of Plan International Ethiopia
• The post holder is responsible to manage project design, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation for his/her respective Region (Corridor).
• She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia Country Office and the respective field staff, and across the Transform WASH partners
• Key components of the position include operationalization of the project activities under Plan International Ethiopia’s role, advocacy and networking, developing and strengthening partnerships, resource mobilization and team management.
• In consultation with National Economic empowerment Coordinator, make sure that for the initiation, formation and functioning of VSLA groups that can lead the project to improved sanitation financing;
• As the team take active role on providing technical and administrative support to VSLA agents, VSLAs, during training, review and reflection meetings and preparation of reports.
• With the close advice from the Roving WASH/ Construction engineer, support on identification of WASH facilities sites, communication and mobilize the concerned government stakeholders for supervision and quality control, hand over process to the contractor/s and smooth implementation of the project;
• The job holder is mainly responsible to link the SBCC, VSLAs as pillar for sanitation marketing improvement and the construction sites as demonstration site
• Shall perform any other duties as assigned by his line manager, the sponsorship and Communication Manager and/or the CD.
• The post holder will be based at Assossa town, Benishangul gumuz Region, Area/Project Cluster Office established by PIE/PSI
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
• BSc Degree or Above in Psychology, Communication, Marketing, Environmental Health, Health Promotion & Communications, Development studies or a related field and with at least 5 years relevant experience in WASH, out of which a minimum of 2 years of NGO experience.
• A minimum of two years of demonstrated success in managing SBCC projects, generating innovative and effective behaviour change or marketing solutions. Experience in managing WASH projects with a focus on sanitation and hygiene, demand creation through CLTSH approach is preferred.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience of working with Environmental Health and Hygiene task force, National/ Regional WASH cluster/s, and WASH networks and forums.
• Knowledge and implementation of behaviour change theory
• Extensive knowledge on WASH and the sector environment, including knowledge of WASH Sector Policies and guidelines
• Understand organisational principles, systems and have the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level.
• Understanding of integrated development issues, participatory approaches to development, child-rights programming, participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes preferred
• Working experience with USAID funded WASH projects advantageous
