UNICEF, in collaboration with United Nations Volunteers, seeks a dedicated Social & Behaviour Change Officer to support the implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) program.
This role aims to enhance educational outcomes through strategic interventions and community engagement, fostering lasting positive changes in behavior and practices.
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UNICEF works with volunteers primarily through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. If you have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience and are interested in volunteer opportunities around the world, you may be eligible to become a UNV.
United Nations Volunteers Recruitment Of Social & Behaviour Change Officer for UNICEF’s GPE Program 2025
The UNV programme recruits and places volunteers in assignments throughout the United Nations system, including at UNICEF. UNICEF does not recruit UNVs directly but through the UNV programme.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers 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 recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment.
It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
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Area(s) of expertise
Education, Community development, Security and protection
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Licence en Sciences Sociales (sociologie, anthropologie etc…) et comportementales, y compris la sociologie, l’anthropologie, les études en communication/communication pour le changement de comportement et social et développement communautaire.
