Global Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Manager

OVERVIEW

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world's leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. The organisation is committed to ensuring that everyone has the right to choose by providing compassionate, affordable, and high-quality reproductive health services.

MSI is seeking an exceptional Global Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Manager to support the development and implementation of evidence-based SBC strategies. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance, coordinate and document best practices, and support the adaptation of effective approaches across programmes.

Initially, the role will support Gates-funded bilateral projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria, as well as other donor-funded SBC programmes across Anglophone Africa and Asia. The position reports to the Senior Global SBC Manager and works closely with global marketing, regional, and donor management teams.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

SALARY: £48,900–£56,300 per annum for London-based applicants. For country programme applicants, salaries will be based on the applicable local national salary structure.

SALARY BAND: BG 9

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 October 2026, midnight GMT

POSITION: GLOBAL SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE (SBC) MANAGER

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the strategy and implementation of Social and Behaviour Change best practices.
• Provide technical assistance, both remotely and in person, for SBC programme design and implementation.
• Coordinate and document internal best practices.
• Adapt external best practices, examples, and resources for use across programmes.
• Support Gates-funded bilateral projects in Ethiopia and Nigeria.
• Contribute to other donor-funded SBC programmes across Anglophone Africa and Asia.
• Work closely with the Senior Global SBC Manager, global marketing team, regional teams, and donor management teams.
• Facilitate programme design sessions, workshops, training, and capacity-strengthening activities.
• Use qualitative and quantitative research findings to inform SBC strategy and programme evaluation.
• Support collaboration and build relationships with internal teams and external partners.

DUTY STATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT

The position is open to applicants based in the following locations:

• London, United Kingdom — a minimum of two days per week in the office.
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Nigeria
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of their country, and local terms and conditions will apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

MSI has no formal educational requirement for this position; relevant qualifications through experience are sufficient.

Applicants should possess the following experience:

• A minimum of four years' experience designing and implementing Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) programmes in sexual and reproductive health across at least two different country contexts.
• At least two examples of implementing Human-Centred Design (HCD) approaches in programmes.
• Experience translating qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights to inform and evaluate SBC programmes.
• Proven experience building support and commitment among teams and stakeholders outside one's direct control.
• Experience facilitating training and other capacity-strengthening approaches.

Technical Skills and Personal Specification:

• Fluency in English is required; French language skills are desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour change theories and evidence-based SBC best practices.
• Ability to translate data and research into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time.
• Ability to lead and facilitate programme design sessions and skills-building workshops related to SBC.
• Strong relationship-building, cross-cultural communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented approach and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop the skills of others.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to MSI's mission, vision, and values, including an unequivocal pro-choice position.
• Open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official MSI Reproductive Choices recruitment portal:

Apply here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/msichoices/CANDIDATEPORTALINT/jobs/9975

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026, midnight GMT

Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date for exceptional candidates.