Social Behavioural Change Officer

About the role

The Social Behavioural Change (SBC) Officer will support Save the Children’s GSK‑funded immunisation programme in Ethiopia, working at the woreda level to generate community demand for vaccination and reduce the number of zero‑dose children.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and monitor SBC interventions aimed at increasing immunisation uptake in Shaykosh, Kabridahar and Shilabo woredas.
• Conduct assessments to identify sociocultural and gender‑related barriers to vaccination.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity‑building to government partners at regional, zonal and woreda levels.
• Support the development and alignment of SBC strategies with national community mobilisation plans.
• Collect, analyse and report data on SBC activities and outcomes for the Country Office and Field Offices.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, field staff and other stakeholders to ensure coherent demand‑generation efforts.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in social and behavioural change, community mobilisation or public health interventions.
• Understanding of immunisation programmes and the Ethiopian health system.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and address gender‑related issues.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Required skills