Social and Behaviour Change Volunteer

Volunteering Communications & PR

Overview

Support community engagement and improve SBC initiatives to promote children's rights.

You have:

• Experience with program management, community engagement, behavior change communication or other relevant programmes would be an asset.
• Experience working in the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision.

Contract

This is a UNV Community Volunteer contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV Community Volunteer contracts.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

The field of Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) plays a supportive role in various program sections within UNICEF, such as Education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Health and Nutrition, and Child Protection. Through the administration, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a diverse range of SBC initiatives and activities, UNICEF aims to enhance the impact and outcomes of these programs, to promote community engagement and participation, as well as to drive measurable changes in behavior and social mobilization.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of SBC Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV SBC Volunteer will:

· Focus on field-level operation in support program implementation: Collaborate with the SBC officer and program team to implement SBC campaigns and interventions in line with the overall program strategy. This includes coordinating and organizing workshops, events, and community engagement activities, ensuring smooth logistical arrangements · Liaise with field-level partners: Assist in building and maintaining effective partnerships with local organizations, privet sectors, community leaders, and other stakeholders involved in SBC activities. Collaborate with them to ensure the successful execution of SBC interventions, including coordinating schedules, logistics, and resource mobilization. · Monitoring and evaluation: Support the community monitoring and evaluation of SBC interventions. Assist in collecting and analyzing field data, prepare reports, and contribute to knowledge management initiatives that inform program adaptation and improvement. · Work with SBC to establish a link between Accountability to Affected Population and broader feedback mechanism. · Communication and documentation: Assist in developing information, education and communication materials, including social media content, lesson learned and success field stories, under the guidance of the SBC officer. Contribute to the documentation of SBC activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and achievements. · Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

· As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: - Results-oriented approach: Take a results-oriented approach in your work, aligning your efforts with the goals and objectives of UNICEF. Strive to achieve measurable and impactful results that contribute to the well-being and rights of children and their families. - Timely and efficient support: Ensure that the support you provide is delivered in a timely and efficient manner. This includes meeting deadlines, responding promptly to requests and inquiries, and proactively addressing challenges to ensure smooth and effective implementation of activities. -High-quality deliverables: Produce high-quality deliverables that meet the standards and expectations of UNICEF. This entails conducting thorough research, analysis, and preparation of reports, presentations, and other outputs that are accurate, well-structured, and evidence-based. - Adaptability and flexibility: Be adaptable and flexible in your work, as UNICEF operates in diverse and dynamic contexts. Be open to new ideas, approaches, and feedback, and be willing to adjust your plans and actions as necessary to achieve the best possible outcomes. -Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment - A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority.

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues.

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; \• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Experience with program management, community engagement, behavior change communication or other relevant programmes would be an asset, ; -Experience working in the UN or other international development organization would be an asset; · 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;.

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

The Community Volunteer is eligible to get a monthly living allowances equivalent to 550.00 $

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