Uganda Program Design and Social Behavior Change Lead (Fixed-Term)

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies over 1.5 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms more productive and resilient. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across ten African countries, we make farmers more prosperous by providing easy access to quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve earn 40 percent more profits from their land when they enroll with One Acre Fund.

Our Uganda program, founded in 2016, serves approximately 27,000 farmers. We offer bespoke training to coffee farmers to help them improve their yields, and distribute a range of different tree species through local nurseries situated close to farmers. Our team in Uganda is headquartered in Jinja, close to the districts we serve, and supported by a small presence in Kampala. To learn more about our work, look at our Uganda program blog

About the Role

Design and implement social behavior change communication (SBCC) strategies and programs for the Uganda program. You will work with Uganda Country leadership and multiple team members to promote and sustain positive behaviors within our farmers and guide long-term climate-sustainable agricultural practices

You will report to the COO and the Head of Field Programs to develop new approaches to training both our internal field team, and the farmers that we work with, to achieve faster and deeper adoption of better agronomic practices.

Responsibilities

Program Design (40%)

• Lead the development of SBCC strategies and interventions based on research and best practices.
• Develop clear, culturally relevant, and messages and materials tailored to smallholder farmers.

Implementation and Coordination (40%)

• Oversee the implementation of SBCC programs and campaigns, ensuring they align with organizational goals and the needs of smallholder farmers. Specifically:
• Promote the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) among farmers
• Encourage farmers to transition from traditional staple crops to higher-value crops
• Promote Climate Smart Agriculture practices and educate farmers on building long-term climate change challenges.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources.

Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)

• Work with the internal Monitoring and Evaluation team to develop and implement plans to assess the impact of SBCC interventions.
• Collect and analyze program data to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness.

Capacity Building (10%)

• You will over time (not immediately) provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on SBCC best practices and methodologies.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience designing and implementing SBCC programs, in a public health or agricultural context.
• Understanding of behavioral theories and models and their application in program design.
• Experience with project management, including budget management and reporting.
• Proficiency in local languages and understanding of local cultural contexts

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kampala or Jinja, Uganda (this role is a hybrid role, requiring some fieldwork, but can be based in either city)

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off 

Contract Duration

4 years (up until the end of 2028)

Eligibility

One Acre Fund can support a work permit for this role. However, nationals of (or those with an extensive professional background and work history in) our countries of operation are preferred.

Application Deadline

11 November 2024

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.