Social and Behavior Change Officer (Polio)

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist 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 fulfil 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. To learn more about working for UNICEF and our work in Afghanistan, please visit the following links: Working for UNICEF: https://youtu.be/43aiG4w2q_M?t=2 UNICEF in Afghanistan: https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Social and Behavior Change Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Social and Behavior Change Officer will:

• Support the field offices in implementation of local initiative for raising awareness, increasing demand, and reducing polio vaccine refusals. • Compile the online and offline misinformation data and draft the analysis • Support in management of rumors and misinformation through establishing the misinformation taskforce at national and regional levels. • Mapping and engaging internal and external actors from different disciplinary backgrounds for addressing online and offline rumors and misinformation. • Support the field office in conducing community engagement sessions, training, and polio awareness events in line with regionals annual plan. • Contribute to development, review, and quality assurance of SBC materials and training materials to ensure optimum impact within politically and culturally sensitive context. • Prepare human interest stories, case studies and briefs on community engagement interventions for polio eradication. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning Communication • Flexibility • Accountability • Communication • Empowering Others • Integrity • Planning and organizing • Self-Management

 Social Behavior change (SBC), Communication for Development (C4D), health promotion, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), immunization or other relevant programmes; experience with UNICEF is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Have affinity with or interest in advocacy for child health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Entitlement;

Entry lump sum: (onetime payment)USD 400 Volunteer living allowance: (per month)USD 780 Exit allowance( for each month served, paid on successful completion of the assignment): USD 50. Medical and life insurance Cigna private insurance.

Leave Entitlements;

• Uncertified Sick Leaves: 7 days • Certified Sick Leave: 30 days • Maternity Leave: 16 weeks • Paternity Leave: 10 days leave • Training and leaning Leave: 10 working