Social Behavior Change Consultancy, Monrovia, Liberia (for Liberian Nationals Only), 8 months onsite

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.  Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.   And we never give up. 

For every child, social behavior change is a must!! 

How can you make a difference? 

I.  Background:

This assignment aims to improve immunization rates in Liberia by:

Education:

• Qualifications – A Master’s degree in Social and Behavioural Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Public health, Development Communication, Public Relations or other related social science field is required.

Work Experience:

• Professional/Technical experience – At least five years relevant Social Behavior Change experience in the health sector.
• Relevant work experience in emergency response especially epidemics; Experience with public health communication and social mobilization issues.

Other skills and competencies required:

• Other attributes essential for the assignment: Results-driven and good writing skills
• Knowledge of ODK or other digital data platform for analysis is a plus; ability to work in a fast-changing emergency setting, ability to use own initiative

Language Proficiency:

• Language skills required: Fluency in English and a local dialect is essential.

V. Technical and Financial Proposals:

Applicants are invited to submit with their online application:

• A cover letter explaining why they are well placed to undertake this assignment
• A recently updated CV

– A financial proposal which must be an all-inclusive cost (consultancy fees, mission expenses, travels, etc.).  Applicants are invited to submit their financial proposals in USD using the template below:

• Selection criteria will be based on qualifications, skills, expertise and experience in the required field
• Evaluation Criteria (This will be used for the Selection Report)
• A) Technical Evaluation (e.g. maximum 100 Points)

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.  Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.