Mercy Corps Social, Structural, & Behavioral Change Advisor for Nutrition Resilience Jobs in Kenya
Mercy Corps Social, Structural, & Behavioral Change Advisor for Nutrition Resilience Jobs in Kenya
Minimum Qualifications & Transferrable skillsA Master’s degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, Public Health, Social Psychology, Communications, Marketing, Health Communication, Behavioral Economics, or other relevant behavioral/social science field or Bachelor’s degree with at least 7-10 years of additional relevant experience.
At least 7-10 years of demonstrated experience in designing and implementing SSBC activities, preferably in northern Kenya. Demonstrated success in generating and executing innovative and effective social, structural and behavior change solutions.
Experience applying a range of SBC approaches, including social marketing and nudges, or a willingness to learn to apply a range of new and innovative SBC approaches.
Knowledge and understanding of local cultural practices, social networks, and gender and age dynamics in northern Kenya
Experience collaborating with county officials and leaders, building community capacity and leading community mobilization.
Experience building capacity of civil society and/or government entities in social and behavior change.
Demonstrated success in building and managing relationships with various donors and implementing partners.
Ability to deliver quality work within deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members
Systems thinker with strong analytical skills; flexible and creative in planning and problem solving
Ability and willingness to travel to the field (Samburu and Turkana) at least 50% of the time.
Professional fluency in English; Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates patience, diplomacy, tenacity, compassion, determination and a sense of humor
Excellent written and persuasive oral communication skills in English required.
Ability to travel for field missions for 30-50% level of effort as needed.
Success Factors
A successful SSBC for Nutrition Resilience Advisor will be proactive, flexible, and comfortable with the likely reality that the roles and responsibilities of this position will evolve and change as this unique program progresses.
S/he will have strong technical skills combined with strategic visioning and leadership.
S/he will have an outstanding ability to inspire teams to deeply understand the social determinants that underlie human interaction and integrate this understanding into activities to enhance program impact.
S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building, individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills.
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential.
With a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, the successful candidate will thrive in the evolving and changing environment.
The Advisor must make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Nairobi. This position requires frequent travel by road and air to field offices in less secure environments. This position is not eligible for hardship and/or R&R benefits.
Mercy Corps
team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges.
We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity.
We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Social, Structural, & Behavioral Change Advisor for Nutrition Resilience Jobs in Kenya
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