Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Specialist

📍 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
📅 Requisition ID: 1018
📌 Openings: 4 Positions
👤 Reports to: Team Leader / Program Manager
⏳ Contract Note: Position is contingent upon award and donor approval (anticipated start: May 2026)

Program Overview

This role supports the Tanzania Community-Based Social Norms Change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Program, implemented by Global Communities in collaboration with the World Bank and the Government of Tanzania.

The program is part of the PAMOJA Project (Project for Advancing Gender Equality), which focuses on:

Promoting economic opportunities for women
Strengthening GBV prevention and response services
Driving innovation and partnerships
Enhancing project management, monitoring, and evaluation

The initiative aims to design, pilot, and scale a community-based GBV prevention model across 15 rural councils, adapting the Bandebereho Model (also known as Program P) to the Tanzanian context.

Position Overview

The SBC Specialist will play a critical role in understanding and transforming harmful social norms that contribute to GBV.

You will:

Lead formative research
Design culturally relevant SBC strategies
Adapt evidence-based interventions to local contexts
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sustainable and scalable impact

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Context Analysis

Lead formative research and adaptation of Program P / Bandebereho model
Analyze gender norms, masculinity, power dynamics, and GBV drivers
Map and review existing SBC materials, research, and GBV prevention programs
Ensure deep contextual understanding of target communities

2. Program Design & Adaptation

Translate research findings into culturally grounded program adaptations
Contribute to curriculum design ensuring:
- Cultural relevance
- Inclusivity of marginalized groups
- Contextual accuracy
Develop SBC strategies addressing harmful gender and social norms

3. Implementation & Learning

Support pilot implementation through adaptive learning approaches
Document insights and lessons for validation and scale-up
Produce knowledge products such as:
- Learning briefs
- White papers
- Technical documentation

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Collaborate with:
- Government ministries
- Civil society organizations
- Community leaders
Ensure local ownership and alignment with national GBV frameworks
Represent SBC work in technical working groups and knowledge-sharing platforms

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Scale-Up

Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems
Support evidence generation for national rollout
Inform scale-up strategies within government systems

6. Other Duties

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in:
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
- Communication
- Behavior Change or related field

Experience

Minimum 10 years in the development sector
At least 7 years in designing and implementing SBC programs
Experience in:
- GBV prevention
- Social norms change
- Community-based interventions
Participation in at least 2 similar large-scale projects in the past 10 years
Experience with international donors (e.g., World Bank) is an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of SBC theories and frameworks
Expertise in:
- Interpersonal communication
- Group facilitation
- SBC tools/material development
Deep understanding of:
- Gender dynamics
- Vulnerable and marginalized populations
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder coordination abilities
Willingness to travel as required

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and Kiswahili (both written and spoken)

Core Strengths for Success

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Strategic thinking and innovation
Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing skills
Ability to translate research into actionable programs

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