Social & Behavior Change Manager, NO-2, Temporary Position, 11 months, #00137934, Nampula Zone Office, Republic of Mozambique (Open only to the nationals of Republic of Mozambique)

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are 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 & Behavior Change Manager will contribute to the design, management, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based, inclusive, and innovative SBC strategies in support of the country programme in Nampula, Mozambique. This role involves generating and utilizing research and data to inform program design and outcomes, implementing SBC activities with strong community engagement, and advocating for SBC approaches. The position aims to advance child rights, survival, development, protection, and participation by addressing cognitive, social, and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes.

Responsibilities

Key functions include generating and utilizing research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts, thereby building the evidence base for SBC. The role involves designing, planning, and implementing SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms. Additionally, the position will support the operationalization of SBC by advocating for its importance, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors, and teams, and building strategic partnerships. Promoting continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up of SBC initiatives for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners is also a critical responsibility.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in social development program planning, communication for development, social and behavior change, public advocacy, or any other related fields.

Skills

Community engagement, Behavioral analysis, Stakeholder coordination, Evidence generation, Strategic communication, Partnership building, Program design, Monitoring and evaluation, Capacity building, Advocacy, Resource mobilization, Cross-sectoral coordination

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