National Social and Behaviour Change Strategy Consultant, Social and Behaviour Change, Islamabad, Pakistan, Office based

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

How can you make a difference?  

The purpose of this consultancy is to co‑create, with federal and provincial stakeholders, a costed National SBC Strategy that (a) mainstreams SBC across national systems and social sector programmes, (b) prioritizes eight high‑impact family care behaviours and selected social norm shifts, (c) defines key strategic building blocks, including institutionalization of community engagement (d) embeds a behavioural science led research, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management system aligned to national data platforms, and (e) includes a 3‑year operational and financing plan. cope of Work and Key Tasks

Under the supervision of the Chief of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) section, and in close coordination with relevant UNICEF sections, Government counterparts, and partners, the consultant will undertake the following key tasks: (See TOR for details)

  • Situational Analysis and Evidence Review
  • Stakeholder Mapping and Consultations
  • Strategy Development
  • Implementation, Monitoring and Learning Framework
  • Validation and Finalization

     If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: Download File ToRTMC0002131.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

  • Education: Master's degree in Social and behavioral science, including sociology, political, cultural, linguistic anthropology, development studies, including community development, and/or related social sciences is required.
  • Work Experience: Minimum 10–12 years of progressively responsible experience in SBC policy, strategy design, systems strengthening, and behaviorally informed programming at national or multi‑country level. It may include but not limited to applied behavioral science (human‑centered design (HCD), social norms analysis, behavioral insights, qualitative & quantitative behavioral research, evidence synthesis) and translation into strategy development process in complex development and humanitarian contexts.
  • Skills:
    • Demonstrated experience in developing national or large-scale SBC or communication strategies, BeSD, HCD, or similar behavioral frameworks.
    • Familiarity with UNICEF’s mandate and Global SBC Framework.
    • Prior experience working with Government and UN agencies in Pakistan or similar contexts is an asset.
  • Language Requirements: English
  • Desirables: Experience of working with government and the UN system will be preferred

 For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

Remarks:   If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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