Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Officer

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Volunteer Closes 12 May 2026 11 days left

Overview

Support the design, coordination, and implementation of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) strategies and initiatives to promote informed decision-making and strengthen community participation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical and coordination support for SBC capacity development of staff and partners.
  • Assist in organizing and delivering SBC learning sessions and conduct training needs assessments.
  • Administer and analyze pre- and post-training assessments.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting of capacity development activities.
  • Coordinate with programme teams to identify technical support needs and provide SBC inputs.
  • Provide operational and technical support in all phases of the SBC process.
  • Offer on-site and remote technical assistance to partners.
  • Support SBC quality assurance processes.
  • Document multi-stakeholder dialogues and engagement activities.
  • Support the preparation of concept notes, discussion papers, and meeting summaries.
  • Participate in discussions with partners and support the integration of SBC into learning programmes.
  • Contribute to the development of knowledge products.
  • Assist in preparing technical presentations and materials for conferences.
  • Support the management and dissemination of SBC knowledge products.
  • Support engagement with national and sub-national SBC networks.
  • Update and organize SBC materials repository.
  • Contribute to office-wide tracking of SBC results.
  • Assist in preparing SBC mid-year and annual reports.
  • Support the analysis of programme data and documentation of lessons learned.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of three years of professional work experience related to social and behavior change, communication for development, or related discipline.
  • Professional technical knowledge/expertise in SBC evidence generation and use, strategic planning, M&E, program management, partnership engagement, capacity building, and development/adaptation of knowledge products.
  • At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning and response, with emphasis on accountability to affected population.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Insights, Applied Behavioral Science, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Risk Communication and Community Engagement, Communication for Development, Communication, Community Development, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or other relevant fields.
  • An advanced university degree will be an advantage.
Other Details
Languages Required
English, Level: Fluent, Required Filipino, Level: Fluent, Required
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Onsite
Remuneration
Entry Lump Sum Allowance, Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) for the National UN Volunteer Specialist based in Manila, Philippines; Insurance Coverage; Annual Leave of 2.5 days per month; Access to UNV’s learning and career development resources; and Exit Lump Sum Allowance (1-month VLA/12 months) payable upon successful completion of the assignment.
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