Social and Behavior Change Communication Lead at CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and implement SBC strategies which support project outcomes for PlantwisePlus and other CABI projects and programs, initially around gender and pesticide risk reduction, but on other issues as they are identified. This will include:
• Data gathering, formative research and analysis
• Modelling of issues
• Stakeholder engagement
• Participatory strategy development
• Iterative development and testing of communication approaches and materials
• Monitoring and evaluation of activities
• Advise and support development communication (and other) staff across CABI to develop and implement SBC approaches within their countries across programmes
• Design, plan and implement development communication campaigns aimed at changing behaviours, encouraging uptake and scaling up of new technologies, in countries across Africa as projects dictate
• Conceptualise, source and develop high quality development communications products (e.g. video, radio, print) which
• engage and educate audiences across Africa including farmers, researchers, development partners, policy makers and the general public
• Champion SBC methodologies within CABI with the goal of integrating approaches and principles across CABI’s work as appropriate
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including partners, technical experts and services providers
• Support the Global Development Communication Manager and Global Director, Development, Communication and Extension in developing SBC strategies for the organisation
• Drive research, evaluation, and innovation projects in SBC within agriculture, to expand the knowledge base, promote a learning culture and identify new / enhanced approaches to amplify impact.
• Maintain and develop high-level knowledge and expertise in your specific area

ABOUT YOU:

• Excellent knowledge of the theory and application of SBC methodologies and approaches gained from the public/development sector
• 10 years’ demonstrable experience working on social and behaviour change issues
• At least an MSc in development communication, behaviour change science, social science or similar
• Interest in agricultural issues
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English. knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Excellent written communication skills and track record in reports and publications
• Willingness to travel.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, multi-institutional and multicultural environment;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others;
• Deliver quality results that are action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes;
• Respect for diversity;
• Ability to build Strategic relationships;
• Continuously seek to learn, share knowledge and innovate;
• Ability to manage Ambiguity and Complexity.