ABOUT SIGHT AND LIFE
Sight and Life (SAL) is a Swiss-based charitable foundation and a leading name in nutrition science and research. For 40 years, we have delivered evidence-based innovative solutions to eliminate all forms of malnutrition in women, adolescents and children. With over 35 years of work in bringing life-saving research, knowledge, commodities, and services to the most vulnerable populations, SAL combines evidence and innovation to drive greater impact. Through our local offices in Asia and Africa and teams across multiple countries, we are working to deploy evidence-backed innovative social business models that holistically address issues of hunger, micronutrient deficiencies, poverty, and climate change
ABOUT THE POSITION
The SBC Specialist will provide strategic and technical leadership for Social and Behavior Change, supporting country implementation, consortium coordination, and donor reporting.
Reporting to the SAL Rwanda Country Director, the role will work closely with NICE country teams, consortium partners, and SAL technical and communications staff to ensure that SBC strategies are well designed, implemented, tracked, and documented across NICE countries.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategic Leadership & Consortium Engagement
– Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership for NICE Outcome 3 (SBC).
– Represent Outcome 3 in consortium meetings and technical forums.
– Support donor reporting and presentations related to SBC activities. – Ensure alignment of SBC approaches across countries.
Country-Level SBC Implementation & Oversight
– Oversee implementation of NICE country SBC strategies.
– Support country teams in operationalizing SBC workplans. – Identify challenges and provide technical guidance.
Monitoring, Reporting & Performance Tracking
– Ensure SBC indicators are tracked and reported.
– Support bi-annual and annual reporting cycles.
– Contribute to learning and adaptive management.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
– Provide coaching and training to project managers and field teams.
– Support stakeholder engagement at community and sub-national levels.
Knowledge Sharing & Communications Support
– Support development of success stories and lessons learned.
– Contribute to presentations for country and global events.
Other responsibilities
– Support the design and implementation of a social marketing strategy for the SUSTAIN project in Tanzania
ACCOUNTABILITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Africa Director of Sight and Life Foundation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
– Strong expertise in designing and implementing social and behavioral change programs
– Proven knowledge of applying behavioral science principles and frameworks to the design of food systems, nutrition and agriculture programs
– Proven track record of supporting research, design and implementation of behavioral science driven programs
– Qualitative and quantitative research, monitoring and evaluation experience
– Experience with multi-country, donor-funded programs.
– Master’s degree in behavioral science, psychology, social marketing, or health promotion preferred.
– At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
– Strong communication and facilitation skills.
DURATION AND CONDITIONS
Contract duration: 7 months- full time position (maternity cover), with potential extension.
Location: Rwanda. International travel may be required.
Start date: May/June 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a statement of salary expectations, and one sample publication or example of SBC work they have led to HR@sightandlife.org.