Job Description

Scope of work:

1.SBC Technical and Operational Support for emergency preparedness and response

In close collaboration with UNICEF, government, WHO and other partner counterparts and stakeholders, the Consultant will lead the development and facilitate implementation of evidence driven RCCE plans of action aiming at: (a) behaviour change at the individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in RCCE interventions. Supports strategy design, planning and development of SBC activities for emergency preparedness and response, in close collaboration and coordination with the Emergency team and other relevant sections (e.g., Health, WASH, Education, Child Protection) and cross-sectoral areas (Gender, Disability, PSEA, AAP) by:

• Providing technical support to UNICEF staff, government and humanitarian national and sub-national counterparts in the development and appropriate use of RCCE guidelines.
• Strengthen the roles and responsibilities related to leadership, governance, and coordination of the RCCE Subgroup to improve effectiveness, focus, and synergies among all other RCCE subgroups and the overall national level outbreak/emergency response.
• Improve the use of data related to ongoing RCCE activities to further strengthen evidence generation (and both reporting and documentation of this) and enable application of findings or results to further strengthen and/or adapt interventions.
• Collaborating/consulting with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to contribute to and ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of RCCE activities within UNICEF emergency programme priorities as well as government emergency preparedness and response strategy, work planning and contingency planning processes.
• Resource mobilization in put in Collaboration with other staff members 

2. Capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on SBC in emergencies

• Organize/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners (government and non-government) in RCCE planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Develop tools, guidelines, training materials and activities to build capacity on RCCE for personnel who are involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of RCCE interventions.
• Facilitate capacity building of UNICEF staff and partners on RCCE interventions in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Facilitate a capacity mapping and assessment exercise to identify gaps and opportunities in developing a capacity building plan 

3. RCCE coordination and implementation in emergency/humanitarian settings, including public health emergencies

• Collaborate with, advise and/or consult internal and external partners to design RCCE strategies, including formulation, production and testing materials for RCCE/SBC emergency interventions.
• Guide the development of quality and appropriate RCCE communication materials, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant messages and materials for key programmatic areas.
• Confirm/verify the technical quality, consistency and relevance of RCCE strategies and materials.
• Support the solicitation of content, preparation of presentation slide decks for key meetings.

4. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of social and behaviour change interventions in emergency contexts

• Participate in monitoring exercises, meetings, and reviews to assess/report on efficacy/outcomes of RCCE.
• Provide technical support to collect, analyze and report on RCCE indicators.
• Document progress achieved in RCCE and Compile monthly/ interim and yearly sitrep reports in collaboration with Emergency Section
• Prepare quarterly RCCE report covering RCCE interventions, gaps and challenges, best practices, innovation etc. to be shared with EMT, HoS meetings. Update RCCE repository of resources, materials and documents for wider sharing and use by RCCE partners and clusters. 

Experiences and Qualifications

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in one of the following fields: social and behavioural science, sociology, anthropology, Communication; or another relevant technical field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience (including at least three years in the field to support SBC/RCCE preparedness and emergency response) at the national/ international levels in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, Social & Behaviour Change, public advocacy or another related area, with experience in emergency.
• Strong technical knowledge and previous experience in development and implementation of RCCE approaches.
• Proven skills in communication, data-driven communication planning and monitoring of social and behaviour change processes and results.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Case-Area Targeted Interventions (CATI)​ approach in cholera prevention and response is an asset.
• A basic understanding of UNICEF’s core commitments to children in humanitarian action, humanitarian principles, standards, coordination mechanisms, gender and diversity aspects of humanitarian work.
  Fluency in English.  

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

 To view our competency framework, please visit  here.   

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Skills Required

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