Social & Behavior Change Officer, (NO-1), TA, #138140, (364 days), Cairo, Egypt, MENA

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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For every child, the right to a Chance

You as a Social and Behaviour Change Officer in UNICEF will contribute to a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for change.

SBC brings social and behavioral evidence generation together with participation in community-led and human-centered processes. SBC is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around behaviors like immunization, feeding practices, learning, hygiene, and positive discipline, as well as transformations across sectors needed to make societies more inclusive, equitable and peaceful. UNICEF SBC employsa mix of approaches including community engagement, strategic communication, applied behavioral science, service delivery improvement, systems strengthening, social mobilization and policy advocacy to advance child rights, survival, development, protection and participation.

The Social and Behavioural Change Officer (Girls Empowerment) provides critical technical, operational, and administrative support for the implementation and monitoring of SBC strategies related to girls’ empowerment. The role ensures continuity of programme delivery, particularly in the context of ongoing high-priority initiatives supported by major donors.

• Support to strategy design and development of SBC activities
• Support to implementation of SBC activities
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Communication Studies, Communication for Development, Political Science, Social Sciences. And any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 1 years of relevant work experience in Social Development Programme Planning, Communication for Development, Social Behaviour Change, Public Advocacy, Social Behaviour Change, and any other related fields.
• Skills: Strong experience in Programme Planning, Community Engagement, Strategic Communication, Partnership Building, Financial Management, and Reporting required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

• Language:
  Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Knowledge of International Organizations, Gender Equality, Girls Empowerment, Civil Society Partnerships, Behavioral Science Research, and Communication Development is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

• (1) Builds and maintains partnerships
• (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• (3) Drive to achieve results for impact
• (4) Innovates and embraces change
• (5) Manages…