SBC Specialist at Global Communities, Dodoma- December 2025

SBC Specialist: Global Communities (December 2025)

Program: Tanzania Community-Based Social Norms Change and GBV Prevention Program

Project Context: Part of the World Bank-funded “Project for Advancing Gender Equality” (PAMOJA).

Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

Reporting To: Team Leader / Program Manager

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026 (Contingent upon donor approval)

Program Overview

The objective of this 18-month project is to design, pilot, and validate a national protocol for a community-based social norms change and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention program. It is based on the Bandebereho model (a couples-based intervention from Rwanda) and will be implemented in 15 rural councils in Tanzania Mainland.

The Role of the SBC Specialist

The SBC Specialist will generate an in-depth understanding of gender norms, power relations, and masculinity in target areas. You will translate research findings into a culturally grounded adaptation of the Bandebereho/Program P model, collaborating with government ministries and civil society to ensure the intervention is inclusive and ready for national scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Adaptation: Lead formative research to adapt the Bandebereho/Program P model to the Tanzanian context.

• Norms Analysis: Analyze social norms and behavior change pathways to address the drivers of GBV.

• Strategic Input: Provide technical guidance on SBC strategies to address harmful gender norms and behaviors.

• Curriculum Development: Contribute to curriculum adaptation to ensure cultural relevance and contextual accuracy.

• Learning & Documentation: Produce learning briefs, white papers, and documentation to inform the national scale-up strategy.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with government counterparts and represent the project in technical working groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Communication, Behavior Change, or a relevant field.

• Experience: * Minimum 10 years in the development sector.

  • At least 7 years specifically in designing and implementing evidence-based SBC approaches (GBV prevention or social mobilization).

  • Proven track record of leading at least two (2) similar large-scale projects in the last 10 years.

• Technical Skills: * Deep understanding of gender norms, masculinity, and marginalized populations.

  • Strong background in group facilitation and SBC materials development.

  • Experience with World Bank or international donor projects is a plus.

• Languages: Professional fluency in both English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).

• Travel: Willingness to travel to rural councils as required.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Global Communities has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Robust background checks and international vetting (via the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme) are mandatory for all successful candidates.

How to Apply

This is a full-time position. To submit your application, please use the official Global Communities recruitment portal link provided below:

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