Job Location: | Kabul |
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Nationality: | National |
Category: | Other |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Salary: | As per UNICEF salary scale |
Vacancy Number: | 573220 |
No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
City: | Kabul |
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Organization: | UNICEF |
Years of 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. |
Contract Duration: | 10 Months |
Gender: | Male/Female |
Education: | A university degree (bachelor’s or higher) in social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or a related field is required. |
Close date: | 2024-07-08 |
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, a future
How can you make a difference?
Under the general guidance of the Chief, SBC Section and in close coordination with sectoral and cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers, contributes to/is responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. 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:
2. 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.
3. Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors, and teams, and building alliances and partnerships.
4. Promote continuous learning, strengthening and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff, partners and implementers.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Remarks:
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Applicants are requested to apply through the provided link: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/573220/social-behavior-change-officer-nob-temporary-appointment-10-months-kabul-afghanistan-129067-open-to-afghan-nationals-only
Applications received via ACBAR jobs online portal will not be given consideration.
https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/573220/social-behavior-change-officer-nob-temporary-appointment-10-months-kabul-afghanistan-129067-open-to-afghan-nationals-only