Social & Behavior Change Specialist (Risk Communication Community Engagement (RCCE))- Temporary Appointment at UNICEF

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of RCCE and AAP programs and outcomes in emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for RCCE.
• Design, plan and implement RCCE and AAP activities: Design, plan and implement RCCE and AAP activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in humanitarian contexts.
• Build Capacities in RCCE and AAP: Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.
• Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for RCCE and AAP, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.

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Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, social and behaviour change, AAP, social science, PHE or another related area.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Experience working in one of ESARO countries or emergency context is considered as an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French (writing, reading and spoken) is required.