Global Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Manager in London, UK (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) or Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe. - NGO & Development Job

Salary

BG 9

Deadline

28 Nov 2026

Posted

15 Oct 2026

Location

London, UK (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) or Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

Job Description

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

Requirements

Ability to lead and facilitate programme design- and skill-building sessions/workshops related to SBC.
Ability to build relationships across teams (including with external partners) with evidence of highly sensitive cross-cultural skills and good influencing and negotiation skills.
Action- and results orientated with ability to stay on track and thrive when working under tight deadlines.
Ability to train, mentor and develop skills within others.
Ability to translate complex information into a format and language that can be understood by a wide range of people and present in a compelling and engaging way.
Ability to work independently and pro-actively with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum four years’ experience in designing and implementing SBC programming on sexual and reproductive health, in at least two different country contexts.
Minimum two programme examples of having implemented HCD approaches
Experience in translating qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights to inform and evaluate SBC programming.
Proven experience in building buy-in of teams and stakeholders outside of your direct control
Experience facilitating training and other capacity strengthening approaches

Skills

Fluent English skills required French language skills desirable. Excellent communication skills – written and verbal. Ability to translate data and research into actionable insights for SBC strategic decision making. Strong knowledge of behavior change theories and SBC evidence-based best practices Highly developed planning and organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects to deliver with quality and on time.

Location

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London, UK (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) or Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe.