Social & Behavior Change Officer at Unicef
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- Company: Unicef
- Location: Ghana
- State: Jobs in Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Ghana
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Job Description
How can you make a difference?
The Social & Behavior Change Specialist, NOC reports to the Social & Behavior Change Specialist, P3 for general guidance and supervision. The Specialist provides technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for S&BC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children’s rights, survival and wellbeing in the country.
Summary of key functions:
• Support to strategy design and development of S&BC activities
• Implementation of S&BC activities
• Technical and operational support
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
• Support to strategy design and development of S&BC activities
Qualification Required & Experience
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• An advanced university degree (Master’s ) in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of five [5] years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, Social & Behavior Change, public advocacy or another related area.
• 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) or a local language is an asset.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Closing Date: 13 February, 2023