Social & Behavior Change Officer

The Social & Behavior Change (SBC) Officer contributes to the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme. 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC.
• Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and building alliances and partnerships Technical and operational support.
• Promote continuous learning, strengthening and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff, partners and implementers.   

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

• A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.                                  A minimum of one year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development or social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area. Relevant experience in UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570714