Social & Behaviour Change Specialist
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
UNICEF Nepal is strengthening its Social & Behavioural Change (SBC) agenda to accelerate sustainable results for children and adolescents. Through systems strengthening for supportive public plans and policies, applied behavioural science for norms-shifting, and SBC+ ecosystem for expression and participation (Risk Communication, Community Engagement and Accountability to Affected Populations approaches), the position will help shape policies, influence social norms, promote participation, and enhance public sector capacity to deliver behaviourally informed and inclusive services. As the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Specialist, you will provide strategic leadership in applying behavioural science, social research, data analytics, and community engagement to address persistent inequities, strengthen systems, and improve outcomes for children.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of innovative, evidence-driven, and multi-sectoral SBC+ strategies that influence policies, services, social norms, and individual behaviours across development and humanitarian contexts. Working closely with government, communities, partners, and UNICEF programme teams, you will champion people-centred approaches that strengthen accountability, amplify community voices, and enhance preparedness, resilience, and recovery in the face of climate, disaster, and humanitarian challenges. You will also lead the SBC team, drive organizational learning and innovation, and support the institutionalization of sustainable SBC+ approaches within national and sub-national systems, positioning UNICEF Nepal as a leader in evidence-based Social and Behavior Change. The key functions/accountabilities include providing strategic and technical leadership in applied behavioural science.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of professional experience in Social and Behaviour Change communication, public health, or related fields, with a focus on applying behavioural science and community engagement strategies.
Skills
Applied behavioural science, Social research, Data analytics, Community engagement, SBC+ strategies, Policy influence, Norms-shifting, Risk Communication, Accountability to Affected Populations, Systems strengthening, Humanitarian contexts