Social and Behaviour Change Communications Advisor – Nutrition in Uganda

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for .children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of 150 people and operates within a budget of approximately 20$ million each year. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world. Save the Children is a partner on the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). SPRING’S overarching vision is to prevent stunting, and work with women and children on reducing anemia. To meet its mandate, SPRING will provide technical assistance to accelerate action on nutrition policies; build the capacity of countries to design,, and implement nutrition programs at scale with a focus on sustained social and behaviour change; build the evidence base for multi-sectoral, nutrition-centered approaches; and evaluate the effective delivery of a core package of high impact nutrition interventions. SPRING will support the establishment of new standards for nutrition programming, and will contribute to the global learning agenda by testing promising innovations and documenting country-specific experiences. These actions will be undertaken in partnership with a range of actors at global, regional, and national levels, with a particular focus on the community. SPRING will strengthen, design, and implement quality country programs and build on field experience and research activities to improve and expand the evidence base, methods, and global standards for nutrition programming. Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions under the SPRING Uganda Nutrition Project and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons Social and Behaviour Change Communications Advisor – Nutrition (01 position) Duty Station; Western Region, Mbarara Job Purpose: The Social and Behaviour Change Communications Advisor- Nutrition will be responsible for providing overall guidance and technical support for the development and implementation of a community-based social and behaviour change strategy and related country activities focused on preventing malnutrition in the community under the SPRING/Uganda nutrition project. The Advisor will take the lead in developing and implementing activities that lead to a strengthened community-based nutrition approach in Uganda in the districts covered by this project. The SBCC Advisor will work closely with the other Advisors and the Country Program Manager in carrying out this role. The SBCC Advisor will directly manage a staff of three SBCC and Community Mobilization Specialists. The SBC Advisor reports to the Program Manager.

Requirement: A minimum of a Masters' degree in Communications for Social and Behaviour Change or closely related fields coupled with program-level field experience. At least 7 years of experience in implementing community- based or related programs required. Experience working in and leading social and behaviour change communications programs for nutrition preferred. Degree in nutrition a plus. Excellent English written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability in developing effective tools and materials for field use. Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage significant technical activities, including designing assessments, implementing qualitative research, identifying and collaborating with partners, and managing implementation of nutrition SBCC interventions. Self-initiating. Ability to effectively work independently and if needed outside of conventional office environments. Ability to work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training. Experience working in a global project environment requiring flexibility and openness to work with external technical assistants preferred. Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate relationships, interact smoothly and effectively with clients and colleagues, and mentor junior technical staff. Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets.

Experience: 7

How to apply: Applications with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors and copies of academic testimonials/ certificates should be submitted to; The Head of Human Resources & Administration Save the Children Plot 68/70, Kira Road P.O. Box 12018 Kampala, Uganda Or on email: recruitment@sciug.org Note: The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 28th September 2012. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.