Social & Behavior Change Officer

Under the general guidance of the Chief Field Office, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme.

Requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development or social and behaviour change, public advocacy or another related area.
• Fluency in French is required.
• Basic knowledge of English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Social Development Planning
• Communication for Development
• Social and Behavior Change
• Public Advocacy
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Evidence-Based Strategy Design
• Inclusive Strategy Design
• Innovative Strategy Design
• Programme Management
• Development Context Experience
• Fragile Settings Experience
• Humanitarian Experience

Languages

French, English