About the job
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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For every child, Opportunity
UNICEF has been operating in Zimbabwe since 1982. We are a team of passionate professionals committed to the protection and fulfillment of children’s rights.
Supporting the Government’s vision of a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society, the country programme is aimed at contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development that provides all children, including adolescents, with opportunities to fulfil their potential, lead a healthy life, access quality learning and protection and meaningfully participate in society.
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How Can You Make a Difference
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UNICEF Zimbabwe seeks to hire a passionate and dedicated Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Manager for their SBC team. The Manager, Social and Behaviour Change reports to the Deputy Representative Programmes for general guidance and direction.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:Social Behavior Change Manager P4-ZIM25001.pdf
Purpose For The Job
Under the supervision of the Deputy Representative Programmes ,the SBC Manager is responsible for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for SBC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. The SBC Manager is also responsible for advancing evidence based upstream and downstream work/strategies, as well as supporting resource mobilization efforts so as to ensure continuous effective SBC interventions that contribute to positive sectoral results.
Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities
Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC
Design, plan and implement SBC activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts
Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building
Promote continuous learning, strengthening and scaling up in SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum Requirements
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Desirables
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Bulawayo
Expires
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo
Expires
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo
Expires
National University of Science and Technology
Harare
Full Time
27 Nov 2024
28 Oct 2024