Batch of 3 positions: Social & Behavior Change Officer (RCCE), NO-2, TA (6 Months), Butembo, Beni, Bunia, DR of the Congo - WCAR

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.

Job Purpose

The Social & Behaviour Change Officer (RCCE) supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of evidence-based RCCE and SBC interventions for the Ebola response in Butembo, Beni, and Bunia. The role is crucial for community engagement, social listening, establishing community feedback mechanisms, coordinating with partners, and building capacity to promote protective behaviours. This position aims to strengthen community trust and ensure timely, locally adapted response actions in affected and at-risk areas, contributing to UNICEF's efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amidst a complex and evolving health emergency.

Responsibilities

The Social & Behaviour Change Officer will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of evidence-based RCCE and SBC interventions for the Ebola response. Key duties include contributing to community engagement strategies, conducting social listening to understand community perceptions and concerns, and establishing effective community feedback mechanisms. The officer will also play a role in partner coordination to ensure a unified approach to the response and in capacity building initiatives for local stakeholders. This involves promoting protective behaviours, strengthening community trust, and facilitating timely, locally adapted response actions in affected and at-risk areas. The role requires working under the supervision of the RCCE/Social and Behaviour Change Specialist to achieve these objectives within the challenging context of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience is required in areas such as social development programme planning, communication for development, social and behaviour change, public advocacy, community engagement, risk communication, or another related area.

Skills

Risk Communication, Field Coordination, Robust Monitoring, Community Engagement, Social Listening, Capacity Building, Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Cultural Sensitivity, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Project Management

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