We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social and Behavior Change & Communication Advisor for the anticipated multiyear USAID RDMA End Wildlife Crime project. The purpose of the USAID End Wildlife Crime counter-wildlife trafficking activity is to conserve biodiversity and strengthen rules-based order by building on the long history of USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) in countering wildlife trafficking (CWT) through partnerships with regional organizations, governments, the private sector, and civil society, as applicable, in all ASEAN member states, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and throughout the region.
Position Description:
The Social and Behavior Change & Communication Advisor will provide technical and scientific leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of the project’s Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategy. S/he will provide technical advice based upon expertise and knowledge of evidence-based SBCC methods and strategies, current practice, and established operational and research standards to ensure quality and rigorous design of all SBCC activities. The Advisor will build the capacity of project staff, regional organizations, governments, the private sector, and civil society to plan, implement, and evaluate communication, community mobilization, and advocacy activities, and will ensure that SBCC activities are technically sound and reflect current global best practices and local context.
The position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership in the design, development, execution and evaluation of an SBCC strategy aimed at countering wildlife trafficking, ensuring the project’s activities use a systematic planning process that is evidence-based and reinforced through a coordinated, shared vision among partners, key stakeholders and regional governments, as possible
Lead design and implementation of SBCC activities to build broad stakeholder and civil society support across the target region, incorporating GESI components as appropriate, for achievement of project goals and objectives
Manage selection, technical guidance and monitoring of external agencies for creative design, production, and research/media monitoring
Oversee planning and implementation of relevant formative and evaluation research studies
Lead and/or contribute to preparation and quality of required donor reports, quarterly and annual project reports, activity reports, research reports and other related documentation
Enhance the capacity of regional civil society organizations and platforms that implement initiatives or social movements to counter wildlife trafficking and other wildlife crimes through advocacy, social mobilization, and behavior change communication campaigns
Provide global scientific and thought leadership by staying current of evolving SBCC technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in area of expertise
Responsible for sharing new knowledge and best practices in SBCC and contribute to the knowledge base through participation in local, regional and global partner and technical networks, scientific forums and other knowledge-sharing platforms
Ensure the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels
Responsible for other relevant tasks, as assigned, including supervision of staff
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree in communications, health/environment behavior, social marketing, behavioral economics, mass communication or field related to SBCC
8-10 years of relevant experience in management of and technical direction to social marketing, communication or SBCC projects and/or programs preferably in environment, plastic waste management, conservation or related development areas
Experience in preparing scopes of work and managing creative, media and research agencies, and consultants
Experience planning, implementing and monitoring social media-based communication strategies
Knowledge and experience in planning and conducting consumer and/or evaluation research studies and message/materials pretesting
Flexibility and ability to adapt implementation based on data or information from monitoring of activities
Thought leadership in SBCC and demonstrated experience in advancing the field
Experience with working in USAID projects an advantage
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and fluency in Thai
Qualified female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities, socially excluded and disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
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