Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Social Behavior Change (SBC) Activity in Tanzania. Save the Children is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Social Behavior Change Activity in Tanzania. This Activity aim to improve health outcomes by transforming socio-cultural norms and promoting the adoption of healthier behaviors among Tanzanians. The SBC Activity is anticipated to provide technical assistance to the Government to improve policy and implementation framework around SBC activities.

The Senior Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for the Activity including technical design, project planning, technical execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure Activity initiatives align with workplan objectives, USAID guidelines, and global best practices. They will also manage capacity building, partnerships and quality assurance.

This Key Personnel position is subject to USAID approval. It is also contingent upon project award and funding to Save the Children. National candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Dar es Salaam.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Provide expert guidance on SBC strategies, methodologies, and best practices in accordance with USAID regulations.
• Stay abreast of current trends, research, and innovations in the field of SBC to enhance project effectiveness.
• Collaborate with government agencies, local partners, and health institutions to build strong relationships and partnerships.
• Work closely with stakeholders to design and implement SBC initiatives that address the unique needs and challenges of the target population.
• Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for local partners, institutions, and project staff to enhance skills in project management and implementation.
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of SBC programs, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of innovative and evidence-based interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• In collaboration with MERL team, establish robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track Activity progress and impact.
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and continuously improve project delivery.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports to USAID, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned in implementation.
• Ensure that all technical activities comply with USAID regulations and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, international development, development studies, social sciences or a related field required.
• 6-8 years of senior level professional experience designing, managing, and/or implementing donor-funded SBC programs.
• Substantial technical experience with and understanding of USAID-funded health and SBC programming.
• Experience working and living in Tanzania or East Africa region preferred.
• Experience strengthening the capacity of national non-government partner organizations to achieve USAID’s goals for localization.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project results in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with host governments, development partners, the private sector, and community organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports, publications, briefs and other written materials related to the program.
• Ability to travel within Tanzania as required and as security conditions allow.

About Save the Children

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Our work for children and their families requires that we commit—at every opportunity—to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form—in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

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