Chief Social & Behavior Change, (P-4), FT, #096672, Yaound - Republic of Cameroon, WCAR

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 19 Aug 2026 4 days left

Overview

Develop and implement a systematic, planned, and evidence-based strategy for Social & Behavior Change (SBC) as an integral part of programme development, planning, and implementation. Promote measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization through social and behavioral science and stakeholder empowerment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes.
  • Design, plan, and implement SBC activities backed by social and behavioral evidence and strong engagement mechanisms.
  • Support operationalization of SBC by advocating, mobilizing resources, coordinating stakeholders, and building partnerships.
  • Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC through capacity building for staff and partners.
Required Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience at the national and international levels in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing social and behavioral change strategies and content is required. Demonstrated expertise in the application of social and behavior change science, theories, research, and analysis, to all stages of the programmes cycle. Demonstrated ability to stay current with new developments in the SBC field is required. Demonstrated experience in the execution of complex priorities, processes and projects in office work-plans. Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels, including providing technical support and capacity building and establishing/managing external partnerships.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English and French is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
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