Social & Behavioural Change Programme Analyst – Consultant Framework (MENA focused)

In this role, you will support across MAGENTA’s social and behavioural change portfolio. You’ll play a key part in ensuring quality delivery in behavioural research, strategic communications, community engagement or social change programming.

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.

We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including 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. Our culture is driven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation. We are people driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Consultant will support a number of SBC projects in the research and communications field in the MENA region. Tasks will be requested on a needs basis and include:

• Supporting the design and drafting of social and behavioural change and communications strategies and materials, informed by behavioural change theory and frameworks, including for proposals or bids, under the guidance of senior team members

• Supporting stakeholder engagement and coordination to help ensure project quality and client satisfaction, working alongside senior staff on relationship management

• Assisting with programme monitoring and flagging implementation issues to support smooth delivery

• Supporting the design and administration of monitoring and evaluation tools, including data collection instruments, to help measure the impact of behaviourally informed interventions

• Contributing to the global body of evidence around SBC by drafting sections of reports, case studies and supporting materials

• Supporting delivery of assigned project tasks within agreed budgets and timeframes, under supervision

For each requirement, MAGENTA will issue a specific PO with an agreed upon amount.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Relevant Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree an advantage

• At least 2-3 years professional experience, including at least 1 year in a communications, campaigns or SBC role in the humanitarian development sector

• Working knowledge of communications and behavioural change frameworks

• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with governments, clients, partners and other stakeholders in complex settings, under the guidance of senior colleagues

• Knowledge of and experience living in the MENA region required

• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is mandatory for the role

• Fluency in AI tools including automation of tasks using OSINT tools

• Familiarity with one or more analytical tools (e.g. NVivo, SPSS/Stata/R, Sprockler, KoBo, Tableau) and Microsoft 365

Location:

This can be a remote position, but preference given to candidates based in the Middle East, with regular travel to client sites expected

Duration:

Rolling basis

Type:

Long Term Framework Consultancy

Remuneration:

$140 per day, depending on level of experience and qualifications

Application Deadline:

31 July 2026

Work Permissions:

Should be legally entitled to work in country where based

Other information:

Fluent Arabic and English Required

We are identifying 2-3 individuals for this role