Senior Behavioral Science Consultant

Save the Children Fund; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Senior Behavioral Science Consultant for a one-year consultancy. This position involves co-leading behavioral projects and implementing interventions in collaboration with country office staff. The role requires strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, fluency in French and English, and experience in developing contexts. The consultant will work remotely, supporting projects focused on behaviorally informed research. Candidates with a strong background in research and behavioral science are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Email access

System access to relevant tools

100% coverage of any work-related travel

Reimbursement for software/subscriptions

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of research and applied behavioral science experience.
• Experience in field experiments in developing contexts.
• Demonstrated design and analysis of randomized field experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1–3 behavioral science projects in collaboration with country office staff.
• Conduct behavioral diagnosis through research and workshops.
• Design, implement and evaluate behaviorally informed interventions.

Skills

Quantitative research skills (STATA, R, or Python)

Qualitative/mixed-methods skills (NVivo or similar)

Professional fluency in English and French

Arabic proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

STATA

R

Python

NVivo

Job description

Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CONSULTANCY) FOR THE SENIOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CONSULTANCY

Terms of Reference

• Purpose: Senior Behavioral Science Consultant
• Location: Remote – flexible; preference for holders based in GMT/-3 time zones
• Duration: 1 year
• Language requirements: Fluency in French required; Arabic preferred
• Headcount: Ideally 1 consultant covering both French and Arabic languages; multiple consultants may be contracted if single expertise cannot be found
• Start date: To be confirmed; consultancy on an on‑call basis with assignments as needed
• Reporting to: Jimena Llopis, CUBIC Head of Behavioural Science Research

Role Purpose

The objectives of this consultancy are to co‑lead behavioural science‑focused projects with Save the Children Country Office staff. Tasks include leading teams to conduct formative research, designing, implementing and evaluating behaviourally informed interventions, conducting workshops and writing results for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Role Dimensions

Co‑development with the international CUBIC team requires strong remote communication and collaboration skills. The part‑time senior consultant will build relationships with country office leads and promote CUBIC’s work to external stakeholders, including communities, governments, and donors.

Key Areas of Accountability

1. Carry out responsibilities for leading 1–3 behavioural science projects in collaboration with country office staff, ensuring timely design, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
2. Conduct behavioural diagnosis through desk research, workshops, and primary/secondary formative research activities, guiding large‑dataset analyses.
3. Design, implement and evaluate behaviourally informed interventions, supporting trial protocols, randomisation, power analyses and outcome measurement.
4. Deliver behavioural science trainings and workshops focusing on formative research experiments and trials.

Other Responsibilities

• Draft reports, case studies and academic papers to promote trial results and advise on scale‑up.
• Support proposal and concept note development to aid organisational growth.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science, Social Psychology, Economics, Public Policy, Neuroscience or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Over 5 years of research and applied behavioural science experience, including at least 3 years in field experiments in developing contexts.
• Demonstrated design, implementation and analysis of randomised field experiments in developing countries.
• Strong quantitative research skills (STATA, R, or Python) and qualitative/mixed‑methods skills (NVivo or similar).
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and French; Arabic proficiency preferred.
• ‑motivated, flexible, able to manage multiple tasks and drive projects independently.
• Excellent management, organisational and interpersonal skills with robust communication and writing ability.
• Experience in Global South settings highly preferred.

Facilities

• Email access
• System access to relevant tools
• 100% coverage of any work‑related travel
• Reimbursement for agreed role‑related software/subscriptions

Applications

Submit CV, cover letter, and financial proposal indicating daily rates (7‑hour work day) in USD via the application form. Strength of proposal and price will determine selection.

Selection Process

Open call: 29 Oct – 16 Nov 2025. Contracts awarded to the best combination of expertise and cost‑effectiveness.