Senior Social & Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor

Location: Addis Abba, Ethiopia

Applications Close:  Aug 8, 2025

Job Description

Role Purpose

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time role based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: Friday – 8th August 2025

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Social & Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) Advisor will provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of SBCC Strategies that contribute to the elimination of trachoma and the promotion of sustainable WASH practices.

This role supports FHF’s integrated SAFE strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement), ensuring that communication interventions are evidence-based, culturally relevant, and targeted to promote lasting behavior change in endemic communities.

 

ABOUT YOU

The Senior SBCC Advisor role requires demonstrated experience and strong writing and communication skills in advocacy, donor reporting, and knowledge sharing; experience in developing culturally appropriate communication materials (print, audio, visual); familiarity with digital SBCC tools, mobile-based surveys, or community engagement platforms; strong ability to collaborate across different disciplines (health, WASH, education, etc.); effective in working with local and national governments, community leaders, INGOs/NGOs, and donors; diplomacy and negotiation skills to align diverse actors around shared goals; excellent communication, writing, and facilitation skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of an integrated BCC strategy focusing on facial cleanliness and environmental improvement within the trachoma elimination framework.
• Ensure alignment of BCC activities with the national trachoma elimination strategy, FHF’s country strategy, and the WHO SAFE strategy.
• Apply social and behavior change theories and human-centered design to inform communication interventions targeting children, caregivers, schools, and communities.
• Provide guidance on integrating BCC into program components such as Trachoma, WASH, eye health, SRH, NTDs, maternal and child health, etc.
• Support the creation of multi-channel communication campaigns (e.g., mass media, interpersonal communication, community mobilization)

2. Program Design & Implementation

• Collaborate with WASH, health, and education sectors to integrate behavior change components into trachoma and eye health programs.
• Oversee development of context-specific BCC materials and tools that promote facial hygiene, handwashing, latrine use, and water safety.
• Support the roll-out of school and community-based hygiene promotion campaigns in high-burden areas.
• Monitor the impact of interventions and adapt/scale up the impact of BCC interventions.

3. Content Development and Quality Assurance

• Oversee the development and pre-testing of BCC materials, messages, and tools in collaboration with creative agencies, technical teams, and community representatives.
• Review and approve BCC materials to ensure quality, accuracy, and cultural relevance.

4. Capacity Strengthening & Supervision

• Develop tools and resources to build the capacity of FHF staff, partners, community health workers, and school health clubs in BCC and community engagement techniques.
• Build the capacity of FHF staff, partners, community health workers, and school health clubs in BCC and community engagement techniques.
• Provide mentorship and quality assurance support to implementing partners and local government in BCC-related activities.

5. Research, Learning, and Evaluation

• Lead or support formative research (e.g., KAP surveys, focus groups) to inform BCC design and adaptation.
• Contribute to the development of M&E tools to track and measure behavioral outcomes and social norm change in hygiene and sanitation practices.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Master’s degree in public health, Communication for Development (C4D), Social Sciences, Environmental Health Science or a related field.

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in BCC/SBC, preferably in eye health, NTDs, or WASH-related programs.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing BCC interventions in rural or underserved communities.
• Deep understanding of trachoma transmission dynamics and the role of hygiene behavior in disease elimination.
• Strong knowledge of participatory communication approaches and culturally appropriate messaging.
• Experience working with government ministries, local NGOs, and community structures.

• Experience with eye health organizations or other international public health NGOs.
• Familiarity with WHO NTD and WASH indicators, F&E metrics, and trachoma impact surveys.

• Experience integrating gender equity, disability inclusion, and social norm change into BCC programs.

 

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the below link: https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2263&company=thefredhol

Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

 

Applications Close: Friday 8th August 2025

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. 

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.