Chay-Ya Nepal
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Chay-Ya Nepal is an association for Poverty alleviation and development of educational and health services. Since its establishment, CYN is working closely with rural communities in Nepal. The project activities include education for children, building basic health care systems, enhancing water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), environmental conservation, entrepreneurship development and immediate humanitarian relief. For more information visit: www.chay-ya.org

Social and Behavioral Communication (SBC) Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Senior Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 3 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Sudurpashchim Province Lumbini Province Madhesh Province
Offered Salary	:	Not Disclosed
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	May. 02, 2025 23:55 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 5 years
Professional Skill Required	:	Iec/Bcc Tools Interpersonal Skills Communication Teamwork

Other Specification

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Communication, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in community mobilization or SBC-related work in a development, healthcare, or humanitarian context.
Proven experience in behavior change communication, especially in rural or remote settings.
Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills in local languages.
Ability to design and use IEC/BCC tools and digital platforms (if applicable).
Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote, resource-limited settings.
Experience working with marginalized groups, including women and children, is preferred.

Preferred:

Experience in sectors like Healthcare WASH Facility, maternal/child health, nutrition, or education.
Knowledge of local context and language(s) spoken in the project areas.

Note: Must have a Two Wheeler License

Job Description

Job Title: Social and Behavioral Communication (SBC) Officer
Number of Positions: 3
Location: Madhesh, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Chay Ya Nepal

Job Summary:

The Social and Behavioral Communication (SBC) Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring community-centered communication strategies to promote positive behavior change in key thematic areas such as WASH, health, hygiene, nutrition, and education. The role involves extensive community engagement, coordination with local stakeholders, and development of culturally appropriate communication materials and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Mobilization

Work closely with communities, local leaders, schools, and health institutions to understand cultural norms and behavioral practices.
Facilitate participatory community sessions, awareness campaigns, and behavior change communication (BCC) activities.
Organize and support events such as street drama, rallies, group discussions, and other creative communication tools.

Strategy Development and Implementation

Support the development and rollout of SBC strategies and plans based on formative research and community insights.
Collaborate with technical teams to align messaging with program goals (e.g., safe sanitation practices, maternal health, school attendance).
Assist in developing and testing IEC/BCC materials tailored to the local context.

Training and Capacity Building

Train community health volunteers, school teachers, peer educators, and other local actors in effective SBC approaches.
Strengthen local capacity in participatory communication and monitoring of behavior change initiatives.

Monitoring and Reporting

Track community engagement and behavioral change indicators through tools such as focus group discussions, pre/post surveys, and observation checklists.
Prepare timely reports, success stories, and case studies reflecting the impact of SBC activities.
Document lessons learned and best practices.

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