Technical Consultant - Social Behaviour Change, Communication (SBBC) and Advocacy

About the Role

Palladium is seeking a Technical Consultant to deliver a practical advocacy toolkit with standardized messaging guides. The toolkit should be evidence-based and designed to ensure sustainable male engagement in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The role involves the application of behavioral science to craft evidence-based messages that are tailored to the target audience (men and boys).

Key Objectives

1. Develop and Operationalize Advocacy Toolkit

• Create a practical toolkit with stakeholders, including messaging and community dialogue guides that encourage reflection, empathy, and collective problem-solving.
• Incorporate participatory approaches such as storytelling, role-plays, and peer discussions for gradual behavior shift.
• Convene workshops with government agencies, CSOs, and community leaders to co-design the toolkit, ensuring cultural relevance and ownership.
• Draft messaging guides, dialogue frameworks, and facilitation tools grounded in evidence and aligned with national SRHR strategies.

2. Enhance Consistent Messaging

• Develop standardized communication templates to ensure coherence across institutions and communities regarding positive masculinity and gender equity.
• Ensure that the toolkit is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and adaptable across diverse community contexts.

3. Evidence-Based Messaging Using Behavioural Research

• Ensure that all proposed messaging is informed by behavioral research insights.
• Tailor messages to resonate with specific audience segments, addressing their unique motivations and concerns.
• Use focus groups and rapid surveys to test message effectiveness before wide rollout and refine based on community responses.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Social Sciences, Public Health, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBCC) and advocacy.
• Strong background in SBCC approaches, including evidence-based messaging and community dialogue facilitation.
• Proven experience in advocacy and policy development, including designing advocacy tools and supporting policy integration.
• Practical experience in community engagement, specifically working with diverse groups (men, boys, women, youth, elders) to challenge harmful norms.
• Ability to conduct behavioral insights research and translate findings into actionable communications strategies.
• Experience working with government institutions (preferably in Kenya or similar contexts) on demographic data and evidence-based planning and budgeting.
• High-level communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.