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Conducting a Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Landscape Analysis, Stakeholder Mapping, Policy and Legal Framework Gap Assessment, and Development of a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy for
Comprehensive Health Options through Innovative Community Engagement (CHOICE) Project – Zambia
Background
The Comprehensive Health Options through Innovative Community Engagement (CHOICE) Project is a seven-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Oxfam, in partnership with Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), Women in Law and Development in Africa (WilDAF), Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ), and SAfAIDS, across Chibombo, Chisamba, Namwala, and Itezhi-Tezhi Districts.
The project aims to improve the realisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and young women, adolescents, youth, women, men, and marginalised populations. While access to SRHR services has improved, harmful social norms, gender inequality, stigma, misinformation, disability-related barriers, and restrictive cultural practices continue to affect positive SRHR outcomes.
To strengthen community engagement and promote sustainable behaviour and social norm change, Oxfam seeks to engage a qualified consultant to undertake stakeholder mapping and develop a comprehensive Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Campaign Strategy.
Purpose of the Consultancy
To generate evidence on stakeholders, legal framework gaps, behavioural determinants, social norms, communication ecosystems, and influence pathways affecting SRHR and develop an evidence-based, gender-transformative, disability-inclusive, and community-owned SBCC Strategy and Campaign Framework to guide CHOICE interventions.
Specific Objectives
The consultant will:
Map the sexual and reproductive health landscape in Zambia, including stakeholders, policy gaps, legal frameworks, and their influence on sexual and reproductive health and rights behaviours, norms, decision-making, and service access.
Assess behavioural drivers, barriers, attitudes, beliefs, and social norms affecting SRHR outcomes.
Identify and segment priority audiences and influencers.
Develop a five-year Social and Behaviour Change Strategy aligned with CHOICE outcomes.
Develop a Behaviour Change Communication Campaign Strategy, messaging framework, and communication approaches.
Develop a dissemination and community mobilisation framework.
Develop a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework for tracking behavioural and social norm change.
Scope of Work
The consultancy will be implemented in:
Chibombo District
Chisamba District
Namwala District
Itezhi-Tezhi District
The successful consultant will undertake, among others:
Inception meetings and review of project documents and baseline studies.
Mapping of SHR Stakeholder, Policy and Legal Framework gaps and influence analysis.
Social norms and behavioural determinants assessment.
Audience segmentation.
Development of the SBCC Strategy and BCC Campaign Strategy.
Development of communication and messaging toolkit.
Facilitation of validation workshops.
Development of dissemination and implementation framework.
Priority SRHR themes include:
Adolescent pregnancy
Early marriage
Comprehensive sexuality education
Contraceptive uptake
Menstrual health and hygiene
Gender-based violence
HIV prevention
SRHR service utilization
Positive masculinity
Gender equality
Consent and bodily autonomy
The consultancy should adopt participatory mixed methods including desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, community dialogues, stakeholder analysis, behavioural analysis, and human-centred design approaches while ensuring gender responsiveness, disability inclusion, youth participation, safeguarding, and ethical compliance.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will produce:
Inception Report
SHR Stakeholder, policy and legal framework gaps mapping and Influence Analysis Report
Social Norms and Behavioural Determinants Assessment Report
Audience Segmentation Report
Draft Five-Year Social and Behaviour Change Strategy
Behaviour Change Communication Campaign Strategy
Communication and Messaging Toolkit
Validation Workshop Report
Dissemination and Community Mobilisation Framework
Final Consolidated Strategy Package
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 14 weeks.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The Lead Consultant should possess:
Education
A master’s degree in public health, Behaviour Change Communication, Communication, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in:
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Social and Behaviour Change Communication
Social norms transformation
Strategic communication
Stakeholder mapping
Community engagement
Participatory research
Gender-transformative programming
Development of SBC strategies and communication campaigns
Experience working on Global Affairs Canada-funded programmes, adolescent and youth programming, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and multi-stakeholder facilitation in Zambia will be an added advantage.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Understanding of the assignment
Methodology and technical approach
Relevant experience
Team composition and expertise
Workplan and level of effort
Previous similar assignments
Administrative Requirements
· Tpin Certificate (Requirement)
· Tax Clearance certificate
· Pacra Registration
· Application letter
· Detailed Financial Proposal (Professional fees, Detailed Budget)
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
Technical Proposal (Maximum 7 Pages)
Understanding of the assignment
Methodology and approach
Workplan
Team composition
Relevant experience and similar assignments
References
Supporting Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
Academic qualifications
Evidence of similar assignments undertaken
All research activities must adhere to Oxfam’s safeguarding principles, data protection standards, and informed consent protocols to ensure the safety and confidentiality of all respondents, especially adolescent girls and young women.
Reporting: The consultant will report to the CHOICE Project Manager, with technical oversight from the MEAL Coordinator and Gender Team, and present findings to Oxfam, consortium partners, government stakeholders, and community representatives.
Applications should be sent electronically to Oxfam in Zambia (ZambiaLogistics@oxfam.org.uk) with the subject line: Consultancy – Stakeholder Mapping and Development of a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy
Submission Deadline:27th July 2026 to ZambiaLogistics@oxfam.org.uk
Comprehensive Health Options through Innovative Community Engagement (CHOICE) Project – Zambia
Background
The Comprehensive Health Options through Innovative Community Engagement (CHOICE) Project is a seven-year initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Oxfam, in partnership with Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), Women in Law and Development in Africa (WilDAF), Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ), and SAfAIDS, across Chibombo, Chisamba, Namwala, and Itezhi-Tezhi Districts.
The project aims to improve the realisation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and young women, adolescents, youth, women, men, and marginalised populations. While access to SRHR services has improved, harmful social norms, gender inequality, stigma, misinformation, disability-related barriers, and restrictive cultural practices continue to affect positive SRHR outcomes.
To strengthen community engagement and promote sustainable behaviour and social norm change, Oxfam seeks to engage a qualified consultant to undertake stakeholder mapping and develop a comprehensive Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy and Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Campaign Strategy.
Purpose of the Consultancy
To generate evidence on stakeholders, legal framework gaps, behavioural determinants, social norms, communication ecosystems, and influence pathways affecting SRHR and develop an evidence-based, gender-transformative, disability-inclusive, and community-owned SBCC Strategy and Campaign Framework to guide CHOICE interventions.
Specific Objectives
The consultant will:
Map the sexual and reproductive health landscape in Zambia, including stakeholders, policy gaps, legal frameworks, and their influence on sexual and reproductive health and rights behaviours, norms, decision-making, and service access.
Assess behavioural drivers, barriers, attitudes, beliefs, and social norms affecting SRHR outcomes.
Identify and segment priority audiences and influencers.
Develop a five-year Social and Behaviour Change Strategy aligned with CHOICE outcomes.
Develop a Behaviour Change Communication Campaign Strategy, messaging framework, and communication approaches.
Develop a dissemination and community mobilisation framework.
Develop a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework for tracking behavioural and social norm change.
Scope of Work
The consultancy will be implemented in:
Chibombo District
Chisamba District
Namwala District
Itezhi-Tezhi District
The successful consultant will undertake, among others:
Inception meetings and review of project documents and baseline studies.
Mapping of SHR Stakeholder, Policy and Legal Framework gaps and influence analysis.
Social norms and behavioural determinants assessment.
Audience segmentation.
Development of the SBCC Strategy and BCC Campaign Strategy.
Development of communication and messaging toolkit.
Facilitation of validation workshops.
Development of dissemination and implementation framework.
Priority SRHR themes include:
Adolescent pregnancy
Early marriage
Comprehensive sexuality education
Contraceptive uptake
Menstrual health and hygiene
Gender-based violence
HIV prevention
SRHR service utilization
Positive masculinity
Gender equality
Consent and bodily autonomy
The consultancy should adopt participatory mixed methods including desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, community dialogues, stakeholder analysis, behavioural analysis, and human-centred design approaches while ensuring gender responsiveness, disability inclusion, youth participation, safeguarding, and ethical compliance.
Expected Deliverables
The consultant will produce:
Inception Report
SHR Stakeholder, policy and legal framework gaps mapping and Influence Analysis Report
Social Norms and Behavioural Determinants Assessment Report
Audience Segmentation Report
Draft Five-Year Social and Behaviour Change Strategy
Behaviour Change Communication Campaign Strategy
Communication and Messaging Toolkit
Validation Workshop Report
Dissemination and Community Mobilisation Framework
Final Consolidated Strategy Package
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 14 weeks.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The Lead Consultant should possess:
Education
A master’s degree in public health, Behaviour Change Communication, Communication, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in:
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Social and Behaviour Change Communication
Social norms transformation
Strategic communication
Stakeholder mapping
Community engagement
Participatory research
Gender-transformative programming
Development of SBC strategies and communication campaigns
Experience working on Global Affairs Canada-funded programmes, adolescent and youth programming, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and multi-stakeholder facilitation in Zambia will be an added advantage.
Technical Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
Understanding of the assignment
Methodology and technical approach
Relevant experience
Team composition and expertise
Workplan and level of effort
Previous similar assignments
Administrative Requirements
· Tpin Certificate (Requirement)
· Tax Clearance certificate
· Pacra Registration
· Application letter
· Detailed Financial Proposal (Professional fees, Detailed Budget)
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested consultants should submit:
Technical Proposal (Maximum 7 Pages)
Understanding of the assignment
Methodology and approach
Workplan
Team composition
Relevant experience and similar assignments
References
Supporting Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
Academic qualifications
Evidence of similar assignments undertaken
All research activities must adhere to Oxfam’s safeguarding principles, data protection standards, and informed consent protocols to ensure the safety and confidentiality of all respondents, especially adolescent girls and young women.
Reporting: The consultant will report to the CHOICE Project Manager, with technical oversight from the MEAL Coordinator and Gender Team, and present findings to Oxfam, consortium partners, government stakeholders, and community representatives.
Applications should be sent electronically to Oxfam in Zambia (ZambiaLogistics@oxfam.org.uk) with the subject line: Consultancy – Stakeholder Mapping and Development of a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy
Submission Deadline:27th July 2026 to ZambiaLogistics@oxfam.org.uk
Job Info
Job Category:
Consultant/ Contractual jobs in Zambia
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 27th July 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted:
24-07-2026
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
24-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
24-07-2099
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