Community Services and DevelopmentTemporarySenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative Programs and in close coordination with Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Sections and Offices, the Social & Behavior Change (SBC) Specialist is responsible for the design, management, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of regional strategies related to Social and Behavior Change (SBC). The role involves providing technical support to three county offices in delivering SBC initiatives that advance human rights-based approaches and community engagement to promote sustainable results for children in Kenya in both development and humanitarian situations. The specialist supports UNICEF offices and partners in applying the latest evidence-backed approaches in social and behavioral sciences by identifying and addressing social determinants of behavior and empowering communities in change processes.
Key Responsibilities
Generate & Use Evidence: 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: Design, plan, and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.
Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.
Build Capacities: Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master's or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.
Work Experience: At least 8 years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience at the national and international levels in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing social and behavioral change strategies and content is required.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in the application of social and behavior change science, theories, research, and analysis to all stages of the program cycle.
Project Management: Demonstrated experience in the execution of complex priorities, processes, and projects in office work-plans.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels, including providing technical support and capacity building and establishing/managing external partnerships.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the UNICEF careers portal provided in the application link below.
