Technical Consultant (Social Behaviour Change)

TL;DR

Technical Consultant (Social Behaviour Change): Developing and institutionalizing an advocacy toolkit for men and boys' engagement with an accent on strengthening institutional capacity and establishing structured approaches. Focus on advancing gender equality and SRHR in Kenya.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company

hirify.global is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe.

What you will do

• Develop and operationalize an advocacy toolkit to ensure sustainability and accountability.
• Enhance consistent messaging to promote positive masculinity and gender equity to increase male participation in SRHR dialogues.
• Craft evidence-based messaging using behavioural research to resonate with different audiences (men, boys, women, youth, elders).
• Create a practical toolkit with stakeholders, that include messaging and community dialogue guides.
• Develop standardized communication templates to ensure coherence across institutions and communities.
• Tailor messages to resonate with specific groups, addressing their unique motivations and concerns.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (masters or PHD) Social Sciences, Public health, gender studies, development studies or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progress experience in Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBBC), and advocacy
• Strong background in SBCC approaches, including evidence-based messaging and community dialogue facilitation
• Advocacy and Policy development: Experience designing advocacy tools, messaging frameworks, and supporting policy integration
• Community Engagement: Practical experience working with diverse groups (men, boys, women, youth, elders) to challenge harmful norms.
• Research and evidence use ability to conduct behavioural insights research and translate findings into actionable communications strategies.
• Experience working with government institutions, preferably Kenya or similar contexts on demographic data and evidence-based planning and budgeting
• High-level communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills