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Social Behavioral Change (SBC) Officer

JOB SUMMARY
Company	Global Commun...
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Category	Public Health
Location	Tamale
Job Status	Permanent
Salary	GH¢
Education	First Degree
Experience	3 years
Job Expires	Jan 31, 2025
Contact	...

Company Profile

Global Communities is a development organization serving more than 20 million people worldwide each year. The organization’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions

Job Description

Reports To: SBC Specialist/WASH Specialist

Global Communities, a Non-Governmental Organization is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of BCC Officer for the 1-year USAID funded WASH in Low-Cost Private Schools (WinLCPS) project. This project aims at providing adequate and sustainable access to water, sanitation, menstrual hygiene education and other hygiene services to private low-cost schools and encouraging the adoption of improved hygiene practices by students and staff. WinLCPS will focus on targeted private low-cost schools in the Northern, North-East, Upper West and Upper East regions of Ghana.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The SBC Officer will be actively involved in the SBC team activities in the WinLCPS program target areas by supporting the SBC and WASH Specialists with the following:

Contributing to the design and implementation of suitable and relevant SBC strategies and its related components throughout the project duration.
Participating in the development of multi-channel and multi-phase WASH campaigns in the private low-cost schools.
Participating in the capacity building of staff and students to sustainably and hygienically use the WASH facilities provided under the WinLCPS
Facilitate the promotion of menstrual hygiene management among staff and students in the private low-cost schools.
Facilitate the promotion of other hygiene behaviors such as handwashing practice among staff and students in the private low-cost schools.
Contributing to the development of SBCC materials using inputs from project stakeholders.
Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports
Liaising with the SBC and WASH Specialists on any other duties assigned.

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all duties on the WinLCPS project. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update the position description at any time.

Required Skills or Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

A first degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Communications, Psychology or equivalent certification in General Nursing.
A minimum of 3 years working experience, with a minimum of 1 year in a public sector institution (e.g. CWSA, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, etc.) preferably on hygiene promotion programs.
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of WASH-related issues within the context of rural and urban communities.
Understanding of menstrual hygiene management, and the impact of gender status and relationships on WASH practices.
Proficiency in English (both oral and written) and one local language is required.
Computer literacy in MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Access and similar database software)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with project partners, direct reports and local CBOs
Excellent analytical and training/facilitation skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented setting

How To Apply

Applications with a CV and Cover Letter should be sent to Ghana-contact@globalcommunities.org latest by 31st January 2025 with subject heading indicating ‘SBC Officer’.

Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct

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