UNICEF Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant Jobs 2022 – Zambia NGO Jobs. UNICEF Zambia programme looking for “Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 11 February 2022.
UNICEF is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
UNICEF Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant Jobs 2022
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 03 February 2022 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |
| Position | Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | At least 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 11 February 2022 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022
How can you make a difference: The consultancy will be managed by UNICEF Zambia’s Social Policy and Research section and will collaborate with the Director Social Welfare in the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS). Description of tasks for this assignment will:
- Support capacity needs assessment in the area of SBCC at MCDSS, partner and community level and assess available resources.
- Conduct rapid/formative assessment among beneficiary families of social protection, poverty and vulnerability, as well as cross-cutting themes identified (e.g. nutrition, ECD, gender, disability and COVID-19) to inform the SBCC strategy.
- Develop and validate a communication and SBCC strategy as well as an implementation and monitoring plan.
- Develop and pre-test SBCC package (messages, multi-media and training materials) for key target groups based on the SBCC strategy.
- Plan and execute capacity building initiatives for MCDSS staff and partners based SBCC strategy and package.
- Develop a mentorship programme tool for MCDSS staff to support SBCC strategies in MCDSS social protection programmes with focus on nutrition, disability, and COVID-19 among others.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Communication and SBCC Strategy.
- Support the SBCC activities of the SCT unit related to nutrition, gender, disability and shock-responsive social protection pilot programmes.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields is required: Social and Behavioural Science, Sociology, Psychology, Communication, Public Relations or any other relevant technical field.
- At least 3 years of experience in communication for behavioral change or related communication.
- Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of poverty, vulnerability and social protection and of the implementation of related policies.
- Experience in interacting with community-level stakeholders.
- Experience in fostering open dialogue, building trust and engaging key stakeholders.
- Understanding of the development context in Zambia
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines.
- Experience in working with Government is an advantage
- Knowledge of local language(s) is an advantage.
- Excellent command of the English language (listening, writing, speaking).
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNICEF Social and Behavioral Change Communication Consultant Jobs 2022
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: 11 February 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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