Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) Officer

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.

The overarching goal of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2023-2027 is to realize the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged. The plan establishes five goal areas aimed at making sure that every child: 1) survives and thrives; 2) has quality education; 3) is protected from violence and exploitation; 4) lives in a safe and clean environment; and 5) has an equitable chance in life. The Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and their vision of achieving a world in which no one is left behind, also calls on UNICEF to strengthen its humanitarian response and work towards gender equity.

In link with UNICEF Ghana Country program which is aligned to the UNICEF strategic plan, the volunteer will support SBC approaches in support to UNICEF humanitarian preparedness and response as specified in the approved emergency preparedness plan (EPP). When supporting the country program, UNV will be guided by UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies (CCC) for SBC, UNICEF's Social Behaviour Change in Emergencies and the country context and experience.

Under the supervision of SBC Specialist and Chief of Tamale Field Office, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: •Support local stakeholders to coordinate emergency preparedness/response and community engagements at sub-national levels. •Provide inputs for and support the development of emergency preparedness and community engagement strategies, costed plans of action and other relevant documents. •Support rapid surveys and other research around knowledge and perceptions and generation of critical data to inform SBCC actions. •Contribute to and support the design, development, pre-testing, production and dissemination of relevant RCCE materials. •Contribute to the development and organization of SBCC training/orientation activities at sub-national levels and support SBC capacity building of local stakeholders. •Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders - community groups, leaders and other partners in the community, local government and civil society. •Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of SBC programme activities. •Put in place an approach to reach special populations (hard-to-reach population, travellers, etc.) in the targeted areas. •Collect regular field data to assess project results and impacts on SBC strategies and activities for analysis and improvement of measurable behavioural and social change interventions. Support the documentation of lessons learnt and best practices. •Support programme sectors in identifying the needs of programmes, developing IEC materials as and when appropriate to enhance programme delivery. •The UNV will respond to other needs of SBC Unit and Field Office

•Builds and maintains partnerships: Build a network of external stakeholders and alliances with government counterparts, civil society, the media and the private sector, in order to promote and advance the work of the organization. (Level 1) •Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness: Self-aware of own strengths, limitations, working style and deeply held convictions and biases. Displays ethical awareness through behaviours that are consistent and compliant with the standards of conduct for inter-national civil servants, UNICEF’s values and relevant UNICEF policies and procedures. (Level 1) •Drive to achieve results for impact: Commits to action and assumes responsibility and ownership for own performance and the associated outcomes. (Level 1) •Innovates and embraces change: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change. (Level 1) •Manages ambiguity and complexity: Demonstrate resilience and composure, get things done despite challenges and maintain performance levels in pressured, adverse and uncertain environments. (Level 1) •Thinks and acts strategically: Understands the big picture and can identify potential opportunities for action and challenges that exist. Forms sound evidence-based judgements in the delivery of UNICEF’s results. (Level 1) •Works collaboratively with others: Establish and maintain mutually supportive working relationships, demonstrating sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds, respecting differences and ensuring that all can contribute and succeed. (Level 1)

social and behaviour change communication, social mobilization, community engagement, communication for development, or other related communication areas in context of behaviour change in support to humanitarian responses. •A research background or proven experience with collecting and using data for designing evidence-based behaviour change strategies. •Proficient in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. •Exposure to UNICEF, UN or other INGO or CSOs programmatic areas, including (but not limited to) health, nutrition, child protection WASH, education, P&E, M&E and experience in applying SBCC and/or technical solutions to address programmatic issues, 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; •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; •Sound security awareness; •Have affinity with or interest in children’s rights and wellbeing, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

The incumbent will be based in Tamale, Ghana which is relatively safe location and currently classified as hardship category B. Transport, medical, education and other services are acceptable in the city Accommodation can be rented from 300$ to 500$ per month and meals at restaurants cost be-tween 10$ and 60$. Food, household commodities and clothing can be found in shops and markets at reasonable prices. English is the official language in Ghana; however, several local languages are spoken and for many people, their local language is their first language. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.”