SBC Programme Manager – Africa

Location: Tunis with frequent travel across Africa

Reporting Manager: Africa & LatAm Regional Manager
Start date: ASAP

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in
understanding human decision-making processes in order to design communications
solutions for positive change in fragile and development settings. We implement
programmes across the Middle East, , Asia, Africa and Latin America, using the latest in
behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign
design and implementation.

Our client base includes UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. We
aim to amplify the voices of local actors while bringing international expertise and
methodological rigour. To do so, we partner with civil society, creative agencies, media
and academics to design innovative, relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most
challenging problems of our time. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to
improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we
always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most
underserved populations in the world.

MAGENTA’s team operates across the globe, with offices in Jordan, Tunisia, Mexico, and
Pakistan and operates on a range of projects that include research, strategy
development, SBC intervention implementation, and evaluation.

MAGENTA is looking for an exceptional individual, driven by a keen desire to deliver

social impact and who thrives in a fast-paced environment to manage some of its social
impact programmes, and to identify opportunities for further work in Africa.

Primary responsibilities of Programme Managers are the following (1) Programme

Management, and (2) Programme and Partnership Development.

Responsibilities
The Programme Manager will manage several programmes in the research and
communications field. Typical tasks include:

Programme Management:
• Managing programmes effectively from inception to close-out, including both technical
and operational aspects.

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Technical:

• Oversee formative behavioural research and lead analysis through literature reviews,
consultations, drafting and reviewing research tools, overseeing mixed methods data
collection and data analysis, and drafting analytical reports;

• Provide technical expertise on SBC and lead the design and implementation of social
and behavioural change strategies, including by significantly contributing to creative
strategies;

• Monitor programme and develop contextually appropriate and effective solutions to

ensure smooth implementation that delivers impact;

Operational:
• Delivering impactful programmes that achieve the set objectives within the allocated
budget and timeframe;

• Developing, maintaining and utilising programme specific management tools including

detailed workplans, resource plans and budgeting;

• Leading on all procurement needs for effective programme delivery;

• Acting as the primary contact for clients and other stakeholders;

• Building and leading project teams, including research, creative and media teams;
• Managing the project and research officers by conducting regular catch ups and
helping them develop;

• Overseeing the coordination of project partners e.g., consultants, media, civil society;

• Conducting internal and external training/workshops on a need basis;

• Managing project logistics and administrative tasks, including costs tracking, archiving
documents, developing case studies, and updating MAGENTA databases;

Programme and Partnership Development:

• Networking in Africa to identify new potential clients, donors and partners;

• Leading on proposal preparation and submission;

• Identify needs and design relevant and innovative social behavioural change solutions
to address them;

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• Lead on programme design, including theory of change, activity design, M&E
frameworks, resources plans and financial plans;
• Applying systematically social behavioural change models to the design of new
programmes;

• Preparing and conducting client presentations.

Requirements and Competencies

Education:
• Relevant degree required; Masters preferred.

Experience:
• 6-10 years professional experience;

• At least 6 years of programme management experience;

• Experience in Social Behavioural Change, communications and/or research in a
development context;

• Substantial knowledge of the international development and/or humanitarian system

and institution and donors in Iraq;
• Robust experience in designing, operationalising, implementing and evaluating
development interventions;
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients,
partners and other stakeholders;
• Knowledge of and experience living in Africa;

• Technological and software fluency,

Strategic thinking:
• A high-level strategic thinker, with a keen desire to learn and consume new
information;
• Robust logic chain analytics and strong general analytical skills;

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Leadership:
• Excellent communicator able to manage conflicts and develop constructive solutions;

• A service-oriented manager, able to recognise and meet client needs;

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities;

• Demonstrated desire for excellence and an ability to inspire others to attain

professional excellence;

Culture:
• Good sense of humour, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks;

• Entrepreneurial spirit

Language:
• Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish is required. French beneficial.

Working Conditions
• MAGENTA has a flexible working policy which promotes periods of remote working in
the year
• Frequent travel is required
• May involve working in areas that are remote and lack basic modern infrastructure
MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or
age.

Instructions
Apply before 30th Nov 2022. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of
motivation here. The letter of motivation should describe why the applicant wants to join
the MAGENTA team, with a specific example of how their experience and skills can
enhance MAGENTA’s work.