Coordinator, Behavior Change -Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Splash is an international development organization founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. In 15 years, we have reached over 800,000 children in cities around the world. In 2019, we embarked on an exciting, five-year initiative, Project WISE (WASH in Schools for Everyone), focused on reaching over 800,000 children in three major growth cities – Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia and Kolkata, India – with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, WASH behavior change programs, and strengthened school-based menstrual health programs. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our impact to new cities across five countries in Asia and Africa.

Splash supports local leaders, institutions, and partners to drive lasting change on the ground. We believe that local capacity to solve problems at scale exists, and our job is to strategically support and magnify the impact of local governments, non-profit and for-profit actors for the good of children and families across the cities in which we work.

Our core values guide everything we do including every hiring decision we make. They are:

• People – People first. People second. People third.
• Quality – Beautiful products that function and last.
• Honesty – No drama, no surprises, no BS.
• Joy – Kids at heart, seeing potential everywhere.
• Mistakes – Make them, don’t repeat them.

Splash values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. To learn more, please visit  www.splash.org.

This is a full-time position based in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Coordinator, Behavior Change will serve as the primary point of contact for the organization selected to conduct Splash behavior change activities in Bahir Dar. Core programs include hygiene, menstrual health, operation and maintenance, each with various activities, such as hygiene club trainings, training of focal teachers and janitors, menstrual health training for gender clubs, and organization of hygiene event days. The Coordinator, Behavior Change will be responsible for supporting our implementing partner to achieve targeted outputs and outcomes related to the behavior change programming.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously monitor implementing partner progress. Provide technical assistance and support as needed.
• Conduct visits to sites and collects qualitative information to track the success of the program.
• Serve as a conduit of learning through documenting best practices between Splash and the implementing partner so that the strengths of all are further amplified during and after the grant period.
• Ensure that all implementation data from partners is accurate and up to date in Splash’s Salesforce database.
• Design and develop new program components as necessary using the Splash behavior change methodology.
• Track fidelity of implementation through site visits and training observations.
• Validate the accuracy of the data and the quality of the BC interventions.
• Serve as an internal expert and champion for Splash’s global program standards, working closely with Splash technical specialists and partners.

About You

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• BA or BSc in Public Health, Environmental Health or Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience.
• Proven history of managing behavior change projects, preferably in school/institutional WASH settings.
• Professional level of written and verbal fluency in Amharic and English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with internet research, data entry, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with a database, such as Salesforce, is preferred.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• You exhibit absolute integrity, honesty, openness, and sound judgment.
• You demonstrate excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, entrepreneurial environment.
• You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to listen, communicate effectively, and build trust with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
• You enjoy collaboration and have a genuine interest in learning from and developing others.
• Innovative and creative: you constantly seek better ways to accomplish objectives.
• You think critically and put a high value on offering and receiving constructive feedback.
• You have a deep belief in and passion for Splash’s work and the children we serve.
• You represent Splash in a professional and positive way, communicating with partners and co-workers with a high level of respect.
• You are willing and able to participate in meetings outside of normal business hours, as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and will be reviewed at least annually.

How to Apply

https://splash.org/about-us/careers/coordinator-behavior-change