Location: Remote
Reporting Manager: Programme Manager
Start date: 01 October 2025
Duration: 3 months
Type: Consultancy
MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in
understanding human decision-making processes in order to design relevant and impactful
solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes
across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in
behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and
implementation. Our clients include UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector.
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 MENA team operates across the Middle East and North Africa on a range
of projects that include research, strategy development, SBC intervention implementation, and
evaluation. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join this team, driven by a keen desire
to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Primary responsibilities of the Advocacy and Communications Lead are the following:
(1) Lead the design and development of a national-level advocacy plan to drive policy uptake
of NCD survey findings;
(2) Develop a behaviourally informed campaign proposal targeting key risk factors and aligned
with the WHO’s NCD Best Buys;
(3) Design a multi-format communication package including media toolkits and digital
products for dissemination across stakeholder channels;
(4) Coordinate closely with MAGENTA teams to ensure all outputs are evidence-based,
locally grounded, and high-impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Advocacy and Communications Lead will report to the Programme Manager
– WHO Lebanon NCD Advocacy Project. Typical tasks include:
1. Advocacy Strategy Development
• Lead the development of a national-level advocacy plan based on the NCD STEPwise
survey findings.
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• Identify and segment target audiences including policymakers, MoPH, media, and civil
society.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies and influence pathways using behavioural insights.
2. SBC Campaign Design
• Develop a behaviourally informed SBC campaign proposal using the EAST and BDM
frameworks.
• Frame clear, actionable messages and identify optimal communication channels.
• Design strategies for audience segmentation, message pre-testing, and future rollout.
3. Communication Material Production
• Draft a media toolkit including executive summary, press release templates, Q&A sheets,
and messaging guides, as needed by the client.
• Supervise content creation for social media cards, infographics, and video scripts in
English.
• Coordinate pre-testing of materials with target audiences (e.g. media, CSOs, youth
advocates) and refine based on feedback.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Relevant degree from a top-tier university required; Master’s in Public Health,
Communications, Behavioural Science, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
• 5–7 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in advocacy, strategic
communications, or social and behaviour change.
• Substantial knowledge of public health communication, behavioural insights, and social and
behaviour change communication (SBCC).
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully, and successfully with governments, UN agencies, civil
society, and media stakeholders in complex and politically sensitive settings.
• Knowledge of and experience living in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
region strongly desired.
• Excellent written and spoken English required, Arabic is preferred.
• Technological and software fluency, including Microsoft Office 365. Fluency in Adobe
Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma a plus.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
The Advocacy and Communications Lead is expected to provide up to 20 working
days of input between October and the end of December 2025. The schedule of work
will align with the overall project timeline and key deliverables, and will be coordinated with the
Project Manager. Flexibility may be required to accommodate review cycles and consultation
meetings with WHO and the Ministry of Public Health.
How to apply
Use the link to apply: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17598426442550101768iTu