Social & Behavior Change Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In Cuba, UNICEF supports government efforts to preserve child well-being achievements and address new challenges, aligning with the Country Programme cycle for 2026–2030.
Job Purpose
The Social & Behavior Change Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of effective Social and Behavior Change (SBC) initiatives and products. This role aims to enhance UNICEF's capacity to achieve sustainable, locally owned results in improving child survival, development, protection, and well-being in Cuba. By leveraging social and behavioral sciences, the officer will analyze and address the determinants of individual practices and societal changes, engaging communities and increasing their influence in designing solutions. The position supports evidence generation, program design, monitoring, and advocacy for SBC strategies in both development and humanitarian contexts, fostering capacity building among staff and partners.
Responsibilities
Support the generation and utilization of research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts, building the evidence base for SBC. Design, plan, and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms. Operationalize SBC by advocating for its importance, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors, and teams, and building partnerships. Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up of SBC approaches for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff, partners, and implementers. Ensure that SBC initiatives are integrated into broader UNICEF programming to achieve concrete results for children.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of professional experience in social development program planning, communication for development, social and behavior change, public advocacy, or a related area is required.
Skills
Report writing, Confident user of technological platforms, Partnership building, Programme design, Programme planning, Programme coordination, Programme implementation, Research data utilization, Participatory research, Resource mobilization, Community engagement, Adolescent engagement