Social Behavioural Change Officer (Immunization)

About the role

Save the Children is looking for a qualified Social Behavioural Change (SBC) Officer to support the GSK‑funded immunization program in Ethiopia. The officer will work at the field and woreda levels to generate community demand for vaccination and help close gaps in coverage.

Key responsibilities

• Support, monitor and report on tailored SBC interventions aimed at increasing immunization uptake.
• Conduct assessments to identify sociocultural and gender‑related barriers to vaccination.
• Collaborate closely with the Country Office, Field Offices and government partners at regional, zonal and woreda levels.
• Provide technical assistance on SBC strategies and demand‑generation activities.
• Strengthen the capacity of field project staff through training and mentorship.
• Contribute to the development of SBC strategies aligned with national community‑mobilisation plans.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in designing and implementing SBC or behavior‑change interventions, preferably in immunization.
• Familiarity with gender‑sensitive approaches and community engagement in low‑resource settings.
• Ability to work independently in remote field locations and travel across multiple woredas.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact, multi‑country immunization initiative.
• Professional development within a leading international NGO.
• Exposure to government partners and multi‑stakeholder coordination.