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UNICEF Tanzania deploys Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) as a cross-cutting programme strategy that analyses and addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of individual practices and societal changes in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, their values, the socio-cultural norms and the economic and institutional contexts that shape their lives, to engage them and increase their influence in the design of solutions for change using human-centred processes.

Purpose for the job:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Zanzibar Office and with technical support provided by the country office SBC Manager and Chief Communication Advocacy and Partnership (CAP) , the SBC &Partnerships Officer provides i) 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 to support the health and well-being of children in Zanzibar and ii) Support the Office in strengthening Partnerships with private sector, Civil Society Organizations and the media based in Zanzibar to advocate for the wellbeing of children and to support resource mobilization efforts (in coordination with CAP).

Responsibilities or duties

1. Support to strategy design and development of S&BC activities

• Research and/or participate in conducting comprehensive S&BC situation analysis of social, communication, cultural, economic and political issues in Zanzibar. Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the S&BC component of the 2027-2032 Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
• Collect, synthesize, draft and/or organize materials and related documentation for evidence-based S&BC strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale, and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Assess, select and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for S&BC initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination.
• Monitor and assess the impact of S&BC strategies and activities on the CO and UNICEF goals to achieve measurable behavioural and social change resulting in the improvement of children’s rights and wellbeing. Submit qualitative report/synthesis of results for development planning and improvement.

2. Support to the implementation of S&BC activities

• Collaborate and/or consult with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to research, develop, and produce evidence-based strategies and test, produce, and use quality S&BC materials, organize events and activities to ensure community engagement and participation, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
• Provide technical, administrative, and logistical support and background materials to carry out S&BC strategies and activities and recommend operational strategies, approaches, plans, methods and procedures to ensure community engagement and participation, and optimum outreach and impact.
• Using the designed SBC M&E framework ensure SBC indicators, monitor implementation of evidence based SBC interventions, Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources, and tools to support maximum impact and outreach of S&BC initiatives.
• Follow up and monitor the production of S&BC materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc).
• Collect, assess, and organize information for budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare documentations and related materials for financial planning for S&BC initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.

3. Provide cross sector support for SBC, Gender, adolescence and ECD programming in Zanzibar.

• Ensure SBC interventions are incorporated to address negative social norms that impend on community development and increase awareness of children and adolescent rights for boys and girls including those with special needs.
• Intensify gender-inclusive, child and disability sensitive SBC interventions through existing new platforms (CLTS, VHD, OOSC) approaches to scale up gender inclusive interventions in communities and Schools.
• Provide SBC technical support to nutrition, education, protection, social policy and health teams to enhance positive behaviour among parents and caregivers enhancing ECD practices and adolescent empowerment/development.

4. Support strengthening RCCE preparedness and response systems within Key ministries

• Work closely with the Ministry of Health to co-lead the RCCE pillar, and support coordination of other key ministries (MoEVT, MCDGEC, MOH, ZAWA, MWEM, 2nd VPO – DMC, as well as UN and development agencies in preparedness and responding to public health emergencies. Co-lead the RCCE pillar to ensure timely and accurate information exchange on RCCE interventions within UN system, empowering and building resilience of communities to shock and promotion of measurable behavioral and social change to reduce vulnerability and maintaining positive gains made in areas of WASH, health, nutrition, education, and child protection among others.

5. Advocacy, networking, and partnership and capacity building

• Build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organizations, community groups, leaders and other critical partners in the community and civil society to reinforce cooperation through engagement, empowerment, and to pursue opportunities for greater advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
• Collaborate with /Private Sector /Networks/Coalitions/UN/Donors in Zanzibar to harmonize, link and/or coordinate the promotion of Child Rights and Business Principles as well as leveraging and financing for scale and resource mobilization efforts with guidance from the Head of the Office and in coordination with CAP section.
• Support the organization, administration and implementation of capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training and academic institutions, to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in S&BC and partnership priorities.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree (bachelor’s or higher) in a social and behavioral science, including sociology, anthropology, communication studies/communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required.
• Work Experience:  A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, communication for development or social and behaviour change, public advocacy and partnerships or another related area and working experience with Government. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
• Language Requirements:  Fluency in English and Swahili is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. 

• Research and/or participate in conducting comprehensive S&BC situation analysis of social, communication, cultural, economic and political issues in Zanzibar. Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning the S&BC component of the 2027-2032 Country Programme of Cooperation (and UNDAF).
• Collect, synthesize, draft and/or organize materials and related documentation for evidence-based S&BC strategies and plans (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF Programmes) to ensure optimum impact, scale, and sustainability of achievements/results.
• Assess, select and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for S&BC initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination.
• Monitor and assess the impact of S&BC strategies and activities on the CO and UNICEF goals to achieve measurable behavioural and social change resulting in the improvement of children’s rights and wellbeing. Submit qualitative report/synthesis of results for development planning and improvement.
• Collaborate and/or consult with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to research, develop, and produce evidence-based strategies and test, produce, and use quality S&BC materials, organize events and activities to ensure community engagement and participation, and maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change.
• Provide technical, administrative, and logistical support and background materials to carry out S&BC strategies and activities and recommend operational strategies, approaches, plans, methods and procedures to ensure community engagement and participation, and optimum outreach and impact.
• Using the designed SBC M&E framework ensure SBC indicators, monitor implementation of evidence based SBC interventions, Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources, and tools to support maximum impact and outreach of S&BC initiatives.
• Follow up and monitor the production of S&BC materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g., individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc).
• Collect, assess, and organize information for budget planning and management of programme funds and prepare documentations and related materials for financial planning for S&BC initiatives. Monitor/track the use of resources as planned and verify compliance with organizational guidelines, rules and regulations and standards of ethics and transparency.
• Ensure SBC interventions are incorporated to address negative social norms that impend on community development and increase awareness of children and adolescent rights for boys and girls including those with special needs.
• Intensify gender-inclusive, child and disability sensitive SBC interventions through existing new platforms (CLTS, VHD, OOSC) approaches to scale up gender inclusive interventions in communities and Schools.
• Provide SBC technical support to nutrition, education, protection, social policy and health teams to enhance positive behaviour among parents and caregivers enhancing ECD practices and adolescent empowerment/development.
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health to co-lead the RCCE pillar, and support coordination of other key ministries (MoEVT, MCDGEC, MOH, ZAWA, MWEM, 2nd VPO – DMC, as well as UN and development agencies in preparedness and responding to public health emergencies. Co-lead the RCCE pillar to ensure timely and accurate information exchange on RCCE interventions within UN system, empowering and building resilience of communities to shock and promotion of measurable behavioral and social change to reduce vulnerability and maintaining positive gains made in areas of WASH, health, nutrition, education, and child protection among others.
• Build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organizations, community groups, leaders and other critical partners in the community and civil society to reinforce cooperation through engagement, empowerment, and to pursue opportunities for greater advocacy to promote UNICEF mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness.
• Collaborate with /Private Sector /Networks/Coalitions/UN/Donors in Zanzibar to harmonize, link and/or coordinate the promotion of Child Rights and Business Principles as well as leveraging and financing for scale and resource mobilization efforts with guidance from the Head of the Office and in coordination with CAP section.
• Support the organization, administration and implementation of capacity building initiatives, including partnerships with training and academic institutions, to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in S&BC and partnership priorities.