UNICEF Jobs Social & Behavior Change (Nutrition) Specialist

December 8, 2023 admin

UNICEF Jobs Social & Behavior Change (Nutrition) Specialist

Main duties and responsibilities for the post include the following:

Support to strategy design and development of S&BC activities:
Conduct and/or participate in comprehensive S&BC situation analysis of social, cultural, economic, and political issues in the country/region, including through national/subnational working groups or committees. Assess/synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, data, and evidence to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the S&BC component of the Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
Participate in country program planning and reviews to contribute to discussions on the underlying and contextual issues to be addressed (e.g., policies, gender/children inequality, cultural/social behavior, etc.) to ensure the successful and sustainable delivery of program results and provide technical recommendations on approaches, strategies and plans of action for S&BC to promote behavioral and social change focusing on Nutrition, Early Childhood Development (ECD) and MIYCF.
Prepare or provide quality assurance on materials and related documentation for S&BC strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale, and sustainability of achievements/results.
Collaborate/consult with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of S&BC activities with UNICEF MTSP, CO global communications and advocacy activities and UN System development activities and initiatives at the CO level, including in humanitarian response.
Implementation of S&BC activities:
Collaborate with, advise, and/or consult internal partners and external partners to design S&BC strategies, including formulation, production, and testing materials to organize S&BC events and activities to ensure engagement and participation of key audiences and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change, including in humanitarian response.
Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency, and relevancy of communications strategies, including materials that are developed, produced, and disseminated to target audiences (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media, etc.). I recommend appropriate multiple media formats (e.g., print, digital/social media, TV/radio, web, community networks, etc.). Oversee the production and implementation of multi-media initiatives for compliance with targets and plans that integrate the latest evidence.
Carry out S&BC advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, etc., to encourage/promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination, and participation in mobilizing social and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results on children and women’s rights, equity and wellbeing. Develop/select materials and other communication tools for S&BC events.
Identify, establish, and maintain active interaction/relations with media, academia, and other strategic partners to communicate/advocate UNICEF’s competencies and achievements to ensure their engagement, interests, and support in promoting social/political engagement for political action on children’s rights, and measurable changes in social and behavioral outcomes.
Supervising community outreach activities for SBCC and social mobilization efforts, including community peer support groups for SBCC on ECD and MIYCF through the implementation of an effective community engagement strategy.
Conduct and/or participate in M & E and Evaluation exercises, including country program previews, meetings, and mid-term/annual reviews to assess/report on the efficacy/outcome of S&BC on UNICEF and CO Strategic Plans/Goals. Recommend timely action to ensure the achievement of results as planned and allocated. Integrate/disseminate lessons learned in development planning and improvements.
Technical and operational support:
Collaborate with internal CO, RO, and/or RO colleagues to contribute to the development of strategies, approaches, policies, and the planning of S&BC social and resource mobilization initiatives in support of programs/projects implementation and delivery of results, including the humanitarian response.
Participate in CO strategic discussions to collaborate on policy and agenda setting for S&BC advocacy and investments and related external relations and resource mobilization initiatives.
Participate in budget planning and management of program funds and prepare financial plans for S&BC 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:
Identify, build, and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with strategic partners, e.g. academia, social networks; celebrities, journalists, media, all sectors/levels of (socially aware) society and critical audiences to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities for S&BC advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness with focus on Nutrition and ECD.
Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link, and/or coordinate messaging and use of multiple media and communication platforms to enhance S&BC outreach, including in humanitarian contexts.
Participate in organizational and/or inter-agency (UNCT; National UN Social & Behavior Change Roundtable) discussions and planning to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in the UNDAF planning and preparation of S&BC advocacy and resource mobilization initiatives, including emergencies.
Support advocacy activities to engage health influencers, political, religious, and community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building:
Implement innovative practices, approaches, and the latest technology on multiple media and social/digital platforms and networks for S&BC that are appropriate/available for the CO context and audience.
Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with global/local partners and stakeholders to build the capacity of practitioners and disseminate these products to key audiences including donors and partners.
Organize/implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in S&BC planning, implementation, and evaluation in support of programs/projects, including in humanitarian settings.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s) in social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations, or another relevant technical field.
*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development program planning, social & behavioral change, public advocacy, or another related area.
Experience working in a UN system agency or organization 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.

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