Social & Behavior Change Specialist (P-3) at UNICEF

Key responsibilities:

• Technical support and programme implementation
• Capacity building and knowledge management
• Emergency preparedness and response support
• Partnership development and coordination
• Monitoring, reporting and learning
• Innovation and evidence generation
• Contribution to global WASH and public health initiatives

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

Minimum requirements

• Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in public health, social and behavioral sciences, communication, epidemiology or a related field is required.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in emergency SBC or RCCE programming with focus on WASH is required.
• Skills:
  • Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and provide data-driven RCCE recommendations.
  • Understanding of socio-political contexts and ability to engage effectively with COs, governments, partners, and communities on RCCE.
  • Strong writing and presentation skills to translate social and behavioral data into actionable insights.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal teams, government counterparts, and community partners.
  • Capacity to design and deliver training and orientation sessions for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Experience in designing feedback mechanisms and using behavioral data in emergencies is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.