Behaviour Change & SBCC Specialist at Rhizome Consulting

Job Summary

• The behaviour change & SBCC specialist will provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of behaviour change interventions aimed at influencing positive attitudes, social norms, and practices among target populations.
• The successful candidate will apply behavioural science principles, audience insights, and strategic communication approaches to develop evidence-based interventions that support programme objectives across sectors including health, education, livelihoods, governance, financial inclusion, gender, youth development, agriculture, climate resilience, and social development.

Key Responsibilities
Behavioural Research & Insights:

• Lead formative research, behavioural assessments, audience segmentation, and stakeholder analysis activities
• Identify behavioural barriers, motivators, social norms, and environmental factors influencing target behaviours
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights for programme design
• Translate research findings into practical behaviour change strategies and interventions

Behaviour Change Strategy Development:

• Design and implement evidence-based behaviour change strategies and frameworks
• Develop theories of change, behavioural pathways, and intervention models aligned with programme objectives
• Integrate behavioural science principles into programme design and implementation

Provide technical guidance on behaviour change methodologies and best practices

Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC):

• Develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, campaigns, and engagement plans
• Design communication materials and tools tailored to diverse audiences and contexts
• Support the development of multimedia, digital, interpersonal, and community-based communication interventions
• Ensure communication products are culturally appropriate, gender-responsive, and audience-centred

Capacity Building & Technical Support:

• Facilitate training programmes, workshops, and learning sessions for project teams and stakeholders
• Build the capacity of implementing partners and frontline personnel on behaviour change and SBCC approaches
• Provide ongoing technical assistance during programme implementatio

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning:

• Support the development of behaviour change indicators and measurement frameworks
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management processes
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and evidence of impact

Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioural Science, Public Health, Communication, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in behaviour change programming, SBCC, public awareness campaigns, or related fields
• Proven experience designing and implementing behaviour change interventions across development or commercial sectors
• Strong understanding of behavioural science theories, social norms approaches, and audience-centred communication
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and translating findings into programme design
• Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies, campaigns, and behaviour change materials
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and partnership management skills
• Excellent report writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.