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Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Gaziantep
Level: P-3
Location: Türkiye
Categories: Social and Behavior Change
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Humanity
The UNICEF MENA Regional Office (MENARO) provides technical support and oversight to fifteen country offices and one Gulf Area Office covering Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
The 2022-2025 Regional Office Management Plan (ROMP) articulates MENARO programmatic focus and strategies to support to successfully prepare for and respond to the various complex emergencies (including COVID-19 pandemic) impacting the region including Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and the other situations where child rights are acutely at risk. In addition, co-created by the MENA Regional Office and Country Offices, UNICEF has formulated a regional agenda for the acceleration of results in the next 3-5 years, in response to child rights deprivations and opportunities in MENA, with specific consideration for gender, the humanitarian-development nexus, and adolescents engagement.
How can you make a difference?
As a Social & Behavior Change Specialist, you will be reporting to the Emergency Specialist for general guidance and supervision. You will provide technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for S&BC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, you promote measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children’s rights, survival and wellbeing.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Support to strategy design and development of S&BC activities
- Implementation of S&BC activities
- Technical and operational support
- Advocacy, networking and partnership building
- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
To view the full profile, double-click Ctrl & the following link: Social Behavior Change Specialist Level 3_Gaziantep.pdf
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have the below requirement:
Education:
An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social and behavioral science, sociology, anthropology, psychology, education, communication, public relations or another relevant technical field.
Work Experience:
A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, Social & Behavior Change, public advocacy or another related area.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
Language Proficiency:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter Here
UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
- Builds and maintains partnerships. (1)
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness. (1)
- Drive to achieve results for impact. (1)
- Innovates and embraces change. (1)
- Manages ambiguity and complexity. (1)
- Thinks and acts strategically. (1)
- Works collaboratively with others. (1)
During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: Here
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. A diverse and inclusive workforce is part of UNICEF’s DNA
| UNICEF Careers, irrespective of their race\ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a Compensation, benefits and wellbeing | UNICEF Careers including parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for job candidates and personnel with disabilities | UNICEF Careers, UNCIEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
“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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Higher Education:
This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. “UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
Remarks:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
- The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
- UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Advertised: 12 Jul 2023 GTB Daylight Time
Deadline: 19 Jul 2023 GTB Daylight Time
