Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Advisor
Job Description
Title: Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Advisor
Company Name: SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Bangladesh
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cumilla
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ A minimum of a Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, social sciences or a related field from a University.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Based in Cumilla with frequent visits to Project sites (National contract)
∎ The BCC component of this project focus on institutionalising BCC in local government institutes. project will focus on increasing consumer demand for sanitation and solid waste services as well as awareness on the impact of wastewater-related issues and the environment. Evidence-based BCC activities will be conducted to address specific behaviours that distort the functioning of urban services and threaten overall public health. SNV uses a comprehensive, city-specific and institutionalised BCC design process; however, the project will focus on pre-defined campaigns given the need for replicability and our extensive experience in tackling a variety of sanitation and hygiene behaviours. Thus, the Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) Advisor is expected to contribute to the solution of these issues. Thereby, two aspects of the job will be highlighted:
∎ The project focusses on building the capacity of local authorities and other appropriate actors in urban sanitation, solid waste, and drainage management. Therefore, the BCC Advisor will work collaboratively and constructively with the different partners.
∎ The project is a demonstration project for Bangladesh, and as such the emphasis is not only on implementation, but also on documentation and evidence. The BCC Advisor is therefore expected to have a methodical and systematic approach to identifying solutions, implementing and monitoring these.
∎ Contract Duration: Approximately 2 years
∎ Working Hours: Full time (minimum of 40 hours per week)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ To lead the Behaviour, Change Communication and Demand Creation component of the project in 12 cities in close collaboration with the activities of other components and also contribute to the work of colleagues, by providing sound advice for activities in the other components. The below are the specific tasks:
∎ Advisory services:
∎ Support stakeholders and local government institutes in developing and implementing communication strategy for provision of sanitation, solid waste and drainage management services,
∎ Support colleagues in the other components to integrate findings of formative research when applicable, to support city planning and investment plans as well as pro-poor support strategies,
∎ Design and conduct - in collaboration with others- demand side studies,
∎ Provide continuous inputs to the design, management and implementation of the FSM, SWM communication strategy,
∎ Maintenance of regular contact with media and design of awareness campaigns, in print and electronic media,
∎ Assist in organising events/discussions of the Policy Dialogue and projecting the work/recommendations of the project,
∎ Ensure access to information for journalists, public and government agencies,
∎ Design and develop the survey tools, conduct surveys and collect data,
∎ Develop ToR for consultants and ensure the deliverables by the consultants in due time,
∎ Coach, guide and backstop relevant stakeholders during implementation.
∎ Quality assurance & Knowledge Development:
∎ Design and implementation of the publication strategy and plan,
∎ Facilitation of internal and external knowledge building and knowledge sharing,
∎ Align with knowledge deliverables and quality standards,
∎ Ensure implementation of SNV's monitoring for results framework,
∎ Identify and explore replication of good practices,
∎ Conduct comparative studies and facilitate horizontal learning to improve practice and guidelines,
∎ Promote knowledge exchange and networking with national and international stakeholders,
∎ Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to communication and outreach activities of the FSM, SWM and flood and drought.
∎ Co-ordination & Programme Management:
∎ Assisting in the implementation of advocacy and outreach campaign through the engagement of the relevant stakeholders,
∎ Ensure performance of component, corresponding to plans and targets,
∎ Facilitate and coordinate interaction with other sector stakeholders,
∎ Contribute to the SNV's Water sector knowledge activities.
∎ Establish and maintain linkage with national and international knowledge centres.
∎ Take part in national and regional events as appropriate,
∎ Support content development for external communications,
∎ Contribute to managing and implementing partnerships,
∎ Any other responsibilities assigned by Programme Team Leader.
∎ Supervision:
∎ Direct supervision to BCC Officer,
∎ Oversees the day to day performance of BCC Officer,
∎ Setting performance goals, providing regular feedbacks, conducting performance evaluation
∎ Identify training needs and take necessary initiatives to enhance skill.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Candidates should possess at least 10 years of experience in communication or advocacy in public and/or private sector which at least 3-5 years' experience in BCC.
∎ Knowledge of behaviour change theories, research methods, and communication strategies. Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
∎ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
∎ Experience of working with donor funded projects will have an added advantage.
∎ Leadership -The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people and to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective.
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∎ Planning and organising-The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
∎ Decisiveness-The ability to make active decisions or to commit oneself by speaking one's mind and taking position.
∎ Problem analysis-The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
∎ Result orientation-The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
∎ Focus on quality- Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Salary:
∎ Competitive salary as per organisation salary structure.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, gratuity, group life insurance, critical illness for employee, hospitalization insurance coverage for employee and family member (spouse and children) and other benefits will be applicable according to the policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 27 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 5 Dec 2023
∎ SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, Bangladesh
∎ Business : SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a not-for-profit international development organisation, working in 29 developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America in Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene sector. For more information about SNV, please visit www.snv.org.
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 27th Dec 2023
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