Social and Behavior Change Manager, NOD, 7 months, Dhaka, Bangladesh #550117 (For Bangladeshi nationals only)

Contract

This is a NO-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-4 contracts.

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, knowledge.

How can you make a difference?

Purpose fo****r the job:

Under the general guidance of the Chief, Communication for Development Section and in close coordination with Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Specialists and Officers in Dhaka and Field offices, responsible for the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive and innovative C4D/ social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies in support of the country programme.

Major areas of duties and responsibilities:

1. C4D Strategy Design, Programme Development & Implementation
2. Research, Innovation and ·Knowledge Management
3. Technical Support and Capacity Building
4. Advocacy, Networking and Partnership Building
5. Management and Operational Support

Please see attached Job Description for details: JD - SBC Manager NOD TA.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University Degree in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, public health, communication, or other relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the field of social development programme planning, behavior change communication and advocacy.
• Sound knowledge on different social issues preferably Behavioral and Social Norms related issues, behavioral research, capacity development, and multi-stakeholder partnership issues in the Bangladesh context.
• Relevant experience in related areas in a UN system agency or organization.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing behavioral change communication strategies and interventions in development and humanitarian context
• 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.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

Competencies

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

• UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• The complete vacancy announcements can be reviewed via UNICEF Careers website at https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/