UNICEF Social and Behavior Change Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UNICEF Kenya looking for “Social and Behavior Change Specialist”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 18 May 2023.
UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.
UNICEF Social and Behavior Change Specialist Jobs 2023
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 06 May 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Social and Behavior Change Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Social and Behavior Change Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 18 May 2023 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023
How can you make a difference?
The Social and Behaviour Change Specialist (Emergencies) reports to the Regional Adviser, Social and Behaviour Change. Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Adviser SBC, and in close collaboration with the Humanitarian Action Resilience and Programme (HARP) and other relevant sections.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Technical support and oversight to countries on strategy design and development of evidence-based SBC and Community Engagement initiative and plans for Emergency preparedness and response.
- Capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on SBC in emergencies with a focus on the use of social science and behavioural data to inform preparedness and response plans.
- Documentation, Monitoring and evaluation of SBC activities in Emergency contexts.
- Advocacy, networking, partnership building, and coordination of SBC/RCCE in Public Health and other emergencies.
Qualification & Experience:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or other related social science field is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in strategic planning for social and behaviour change with a strong focus on community engagement, risk communication and participatory communication with at least 4 years served in a developing country leading/supporting SBC in Emergency preparedness and response.
- Proven competence in practical application of Accountability to Affected Populations both in Emergency preparedness and response is an asset. Relevant experience in related areas in a UN system agency or organization is an advantage.
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish), in particular French is an asset. Knowledge of Portuguese would also be an asset.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Social and Behavior Change Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 18 May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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