Program Manager - Social and Behavior Change and Communication Specialist

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PROGRAM MANAGER - SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Who we are and what we do?

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn and grow as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

About your role:

You will be asked to work with WRI India on phase 2 program of Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge and Urban95 lighthouse cities which aims to allow Indian cities to grow their vision towards access to public spaces, mobility and early childhood services to ensure wellbeing of young children and caregivers. Reporting to the Program Head and working with Program Coordinator, you will support cities to incorporate the socio-behaviour lens into the programs of local government agencies and mainstream the approach. With the knowledge of behaviour change science, you are required to provide technical support to the team to use multiple behavioural assessment tools, conduct formative research and implement behavioural interventions. You will be asked to support in planning multiple behaviour change-related activities to enhance usage of public spaces and create a supportive environment for caregivers of young children. You will be asked to develop materials and conduct training for government agencies, community groups, and other partners to mainstream this approach in cities.

You will independently lead research on the intersection of early childhood development, public realm and behaviour change science. You need to be energetic and agile, willing to learn and respond quickly, outcome oriented, team player and available to travel at short notice.

How your day will unfold:

You will be asked to handle a range of program responsibilities. Some of the main responsibilities will include:

Program development and formative research

· Outline strategy, deploy and deliver social behaviour change related outputs in the city projects, with attention to vulnerable groups and gender.

· Identify and engage with relevant partners in the community, mobilize them in behaviour change-related activities and create calendar of events for sustained use of public spaces.

· Developing SBCC training materials, conducting sessions for government officials and community groups for helping them sustain actions in the long-term.

· Develop communication materials, outline campaigns and support outreach in the cities.

· Support preparation of knowledge products for the program such as toolkits, guidebooks.

· Work with internal Research team to validate methodologies of Behaviour change and create strategies to achieve program goals towards early childhood development.

· Support WRI India in any other research or projects on the intersection of urban development and social behaviour change.

· Provide advice on appropriate use of SBCC approaches, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action as well as policy advice.

Co-ordination of project work

· Lead conversations alongside team members with the City Government and other relevant Govt. departments, local community and private sector and conduct focused group discussions with them.

· Provide advice, coordination and technical support to the team in the development and strategic use of communication for social development to ensure optimum leverage and effect of communication activities on the project outcomes.

· Coordinate technical documents for the projects including data collection, conducting surveys and reports, case studies and external sharing reports.

· Schedule project meetings, prepare presentations, assist the team in conducting partner consultations, focused group discussions and workshops.

· Communicate with WRI India internal team members and supporting donor reporting towards meeting goals of the project.

· Framing and conducting behaviour change campaigns in cities

Skills and Qualifications we seek:

· 7+ years of relevant, full-time work experience with demonstrated involvement in Behaviour change science related programs including strategy development, public engagement and communications. Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, local community groups and government agencies towards community building and civic campaigns will be considered beneficial.

· PhD or Master’s degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) OR Bachelors with over 8 years of work experience with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research, training/facilitation and impact evaluation of communication interventions. Training in SBC and implementation in SBC, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.

· Demonstrated experience in conducting social and gender studies, baseline assessments and developing social campaigns and community events around inclusive development, government programs will be beneficial.

· Work experience in Early childhood development and education is preferrable.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a requirement.

· Management skills to work with an array of partners ranging from government officials to community stakeholders.

· Ability to work individually and collaboratively with the team.

· Willing to travel to cities as required for stakeholder meeting and workshops.

· Knowledge of multiple regional languages among Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam and Odiya may be beneficial.

Location: Bangalore, Pune, Indore, Kochi, India

Salary and Benefits: INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 1 year (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

To Apply:

Only Qualified applicants should apply online at https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/jobs. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered.

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover letter explaining how your academic background and skills meet the requirements of this position.
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing samples
• Reports

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get: Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.

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