Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
The SBCC Associate-II will support the implementation, monitoring, documentation, and coordination of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) interventions under the project. The SBC approaches will address demand-side barriers, misinformation, stigma, social and gender norms, and barriers to accessing appropriate SRHR information and services, while promoting climate-resilient and environmentally responsible SRHR practices.
Working under the guidance of the Advisor-I, Community Access, the Associate-II will provide day-to-day support to implementing partners and project teams in implementing SBC activities related to FP, MR, PAC, and other SRHR services. The position will support community engagement through Community Action Groups (CAGs), pharmacies and drug sellers, GPs, and other community actors. The Associate-II will also support VCAT and stigma-reduction activities and the integration of climate-resilient and environmentally responsible SRHR practices into community engagement and SBC interventions.
Key responsibilities:
- SBC Implementation Support: support implementation of SBC and community engagement activities in line with project plans; assist implementing partners in organizing SBC activities related to FP, MR, PAC and other SRHR issues; integrate gender, rights, inclusion and client-centered approaches.
- Community Engagement and CAG Support: support recruitment, orientation, training, mentoring and monitoring of CAG members, peer leaders and community volunteers; support community dialogues, outreach and edutainment; promote climate preparedness and service continuity.
- Pharmacy and Drug Seller Engagement: support pharmacy-based SBCC interventions and referral mechanisms; build capacity of pharmacy owners and drug sellers; conduct regular monitoring visits and document lessons learned.
- Stigma Reduction and Values Clarification (VCAT): support implementation and monitoring of stigma reduction and VCAT interventions for community volunteers, pharmacists, drug sellers, GPs and facility providers.
- SBCC Materials and Digital Communication: support development, adaptation, pretesting and dissemination of SBCC materials; develop content for digital and social media platforms; document success stories and best practices.
- Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting: conduct field visits; support monitoring tools and databases; collect, compile and analyze data; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Coordination and Project Support: coordinate with implementing partners, DGFP, DGHS, city corporation authorities, GPs, pharmacies, health facilities and vendors; support planning, meetings and learning events; work closely with Health Systems, RM&E, Gender Justice and GBV and Communications teams.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Ipas Workday careers portal: https://ipas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Ipas/job/Bangladesh-Dhaka/SBCC-Associate-II_R1447/apply