Social & Behavior Change Officer, (NO-2), Maiduguri at UNICEF - NAIJA STICK

Social & Behavior Change Officer, (NO-2), Maiduguri at UNICEF

UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. 

• UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme: Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all children and women to survival, development, protection and participation. 

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 2 years

Location: Borno

City: Maiduguri

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the Health Manager and in close coordination with SBC Section, contributes to/responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme

Key Function, Accountabilities & Related Duties/Task

Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC.

• Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts.
• Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building.
• Promote continuous learning, strengthening and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.
• Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• A university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of professional 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. 

Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (and other language(s) for the region/country if relevant) is required. 
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirables

Skills

Good analytical skills and negotiating skills.

Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources.

Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

• Fast learner, adapts and responds to change, tolerates ambiguity.
• Ability to contribute to formulation of strategies and policies.
• Good knowledge of latest developments and technology in the construction industry.
• Good understanding of construction project cycles, from program needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes.

Good knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programs, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction projects.

How to Apply 

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