Senior Behavioral Science Consultant

About the role

Save the Children International is seeking a Senior Behavioral Science Consultant to co‑lead behavior‑focused projects with country offices and regional staff. The role is remote, with a preference for candidates in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, and involves designing, implementing and evaluating interventions that drive positive change for children.

Key responsibilities

• Lead 1‑2 behavioral science projects from design through evaluation, coordinating closely with country office teams.
• Conduct behavioral diagnoses through desk research, stakeholder workshops and on‑the‑ground formative studies.
• Develop trial protocols, select appropriate evaluation methods (e.g., RCT, A/B test), perform power analyses and oversee data collection.
• Design, implement and assess behaviorally informed interventions.
• Deliver behavioral science trainings and workshops for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Write clear reports and contribute to funding proposals.

Required profile

• Flexible, self‑motivated professional able to manage multiple tasks and remote collaboration.
• Strong project‑management, organisational and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in behavioral research, intervention design or related consultancy work.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with a leading international humanitarian organisation.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to influence large‑scale programs that improve children’s lives.