Social & Behavior Change Officer- NO-2-Harare, Zimbabwe# 118586-FT--One Year ( Open to Zimbabwean Nationals Only)

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This is a NO-2 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-2 contracts.

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The Social and Behavior Change Officer (Social Analytics) reports to the Social and Behavior Change Manager NO4 level (Post No. 95088) for supervision and guidance technical oversight on analytics and monitoring from the Chief of Programme, Planning and Monitoring (PPM) P5 level (Post No 67300). The Officer provides technical and operational support to the office by designing, administering, implementing, monitoring social/behavioral data and/or contribute to the evaluation of strategic behavior initiatives and activities to promote community engagement and participation, understanding of social/behavioral trends, and measurement of behavioral and social change/mobilization, requiring the application of technical and theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to complete tasks.

How can you make a difference?

The Social and Behavior Change Officer (Social Analytics) reports to the Social and Behavior Change Manager NO4 level (Post No. 95088) for supervision and guidance technical oversight on analytics and monitoring from the Chief of Programme, Planning and Monitoring (PPM) P5 level (Post No 67300). The Officer provides technical and operational support to the office by designing, administering, implementing, monitoring social/behavioral data and/or contribute to the evaluation of strategic behavior initiatives and activities to promote community engagement and participation, understanding of social/behavioral trends, and measurement of behavioral and social change/mobilization, requiring the application of technical and theoretical skills and thorough knowledge of organizational goals, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to complete tasks.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support to strategy design and development of social/behavior analytics and studies
• Support to implementation of Strategic Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activities
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building

• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  Support to strategy design and development of social/behavioral analytics and studies:

• Research and/or participate in conducting comprehensive SBCC situation analysis of social, communication, cultural, economic and political issues in the country/region. Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the SBCC component of the Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).

• Collect, synthesize, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for evidence-based SBC communication strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNSDCF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Assess, select and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for SBCC initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination.
• Monitor and assess the impact of SBCC strategies and activities on the CO and UNICEF goals to achieve measurable behavioral and social change resulting in the improvement of children’s rights and wellbeing. Submit qualitative report/synthesis of results for development planning and improvement.
• Support office wide social/behavioural analytics in support of programme strategies and approaches in the office

• Support to implementation of Strategic Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) activities:

• Collaborate and/or consult with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to research, develop, and produce evidence-based strategies and test, produce and use quality SBCC materials, organize events and activities to ensure community engagement and participation, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.

• Provide technical, administrative and logistical support and background materials to carry out social/behavioral analytics and recommend operational strategies, approaches, plans, methods and procedures to ensure community engagement and participation, and optimum outreach and impact.

• Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources and tools to support maximum impact and outreach of social/behavioral analytics in support of SBCC initiatives.

• Follow up and monitor the use of evidence from social/behavioral analysis in the production of SBCC materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc).

• Collect, assess and organize information for budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare documentations and related materials for financial planning for SBCC initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

• communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc.).

• Collect, assess and organize information for budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare documentations and related materials for financial planning for SBCC initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building:

Build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organizations, community groups, leaders and other critical partners in the community and civil society to reinforce cooperation through engagement, empowerment and self determination and to pursue opportunities for greater advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness based on evidence from social / behavioural analytics. Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging and research to enhance SBCC outreach and contribution to programmatic outcomes

• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building:

• Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners/users, and disseminate products to key audiences including partners and donors, especially on social listening and citizen’s engagement. Support the organization, administration and implementation of capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training and academic institutions, to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in planning and implementation of social/behavioral analysis; and contribute to the evaluation of programmes/projects. Develop training materials for training activities, and revise and update them as necessary.

  Please refer to the attached job description for more information: Social Behaviour Change Officer (Social Analytics) Level 2.pdf

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

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.

• 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, public advocacy or another related area.

  Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as 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...

Core 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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.